Re: Panni versus tummy-tuck

[Guest guest]

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

muscles.

I believe that is right. If I am wrong someone please correct me.

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Panni versus tummy-tuck

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

> panniculectomy and a 'tummy tuck'.

>

> Thanks!

> Donna

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[Guest guest]

Normal folks call it a " Tummy Tuck. " Medical folks call it a

panneculectomy.

Post-surg WLS folks that want insurance companies to pay for it also call it

a

panneculectomy, since insurnace companies won't pay for a " Tummy Tuck. " :-)

Bob

Panni versus tummy-tuck

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

> panniculectomy and a 'tummy tuck'.

>

> Thanks!

> Donna

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[Guest guest]

Donna,

There is no difference. One is a scientific name, the other (TT) is

used by the popular media and other lay people.

Hull

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

> panniculectomy and a 'tummy tuck'.

>

> Thanks!

> Donna

[Guest guest]

Donna,

A panniculectomy takes off the " apron " that hangs down near your pubic area

and sometimes below that......a tummy tuck includes tightening the muscles

in the abdomen between the boobs and the waist. However, some docs call the

panni a tummy tuck too. Just depends on how they do it, I guess.

Judie