Re: Panni versus tummy-tuck

[Guest guest]

> Hi! Can someone please explain to me the difference between a

> panniculectomy and a 'tummy tuck'.

>

> Thanks!

> Donna

A pannie is the lower half of a tummy tuck. The apron and the fat in

it are removed.

A tummy tuck is where they remove the pannus AND the excess skin on

the upper tummy under the breast. In most cases insurance will only

pay for panniculectomies.

Insurance paid for my panniculectomy and now I need to do the upper

part and pay for it myself. But half is better than nothing.

Teri

[Guest guest]

> Hi! Can someone please explain to me the difference between a

> panniculectomy and a 'tummy tuck'.

>

> Thanks!

> Donna

A pannie is the lower half of a tummy tuck. The apron and the fat in

it are removed.

A tummy tuck is where they remove the pannus AND the excess skin on

the upper tummy under the breast. In most cases insurance will only

pay for panniculectomies.

Insurance paid for my panniculectomy and now I need to do the upper

part and pay for it myself. But half is better than nothing.

Teri

[Guest guest]

> A panni they just remove the extra skin. A tummy tuck they also tighten

the

> muscles.>>>>

I thought the same thing too, . I asked Dr Welker if he did just the

panni or the TT or both and he said he considered them to be one and the

same and that he could not consider doing one without the other and that the

TT was the final cosmetic touch.

Judie