A panniculectomy procedure (also referred to as a Body Lift) is quite different from the standard tummy tuck procedure (also known as an abdominoplasty). A panniculectomy is a surgical procedure that hones in on the specific task of removing any unwanted surplus of skin that tends to droop down below the folds of the lower abdomen. This occurs due to skin becoming overstretched after extreme cases of weight loss, which is why a body lift after weight loss may be the right option for you.
The intention of this procedure is to relieve you of any symptoms that can occur from such overhanging skin. Dr. Repta makes it his task to bring you back to an abdomen that is more comfortable as well as flattering. Dr. Repta has the skill and experience required to offer you among the best panniculectomy Scottsdale has available.
About the procedure
A panniculectomy procedure is built with the precise goal of removing all the excess skin and fat from the abdomen that droops below the waistline. A panniculectomy procedure is most commonly performed on those patients who have lost a great deal of weight and who now find themselves left with lax, nonessential abdominal skin that slouches far below the waist. This excess skin can hang down as far as one’s upper thighs, or even towards one’s knees in some cases. Needless to say, this is less than desirable. Among some individuals, the abdominal skin and tissue can be the source of several physical complications. For example:
- Skin irritation.
- Personal cleanliness issues, such as fungal infections.
- Hindering, as far as exercise or general mobility.
- Lower back pain.
- Difficulty finding clothes that fit and flatter your now slimmer body.
- Personal and social embarrassment or discomfort.
Therefore, a body lift (panniculectomy) works to remove the excess abdominal skin and soft tissue, so as to prevent or even correct such symptoms. In certain cases, a body lift procedure may be covered by your insurance, depending on your plan.
What is the difference between a body lift and a tummy tuck?
It is vital that you understand the major differences between a panniculectomy and a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). For instance, a panniculectomy is not constructed to:
- Tighten abdominal skin.
- Restore or reconstruct one’s belly button.
- Tighten the muscles that surround the abdominal wall.
- Use liposuction techniques to contour and carve out the waist.
These particular abdominal contouring enhancements are all part of a tummy tuck procedure. By having a body lift you’ll be receiving an abdomen that is no longer hiding behind an overabundance of skin and tissue; and when paired with a tummy tuck, Dr. Repta can tighten muscles and trim out your waistline to further reveal a flatter, slimmer-looking stomach. Dr. Repta strives to deliver a body lift after weight loss in Scottsdale that patients can flaunt.
We encourage you to visit our tummy tuck page to learn more.
During your consultation
During your consultation for a panniculectomy in Scottsdale, Dr. Repta will be available to answer any questions that you have regarding the procedure, or any other surgeries you may be considering. It is important to bring up any concerns you may have, before deciding on a surgery, so that it may be fully talked through. By doing so, you can focus on being relaxed on the day of your surgery. Every patient has their own hopes for what they would like to accomplish, in the way of physical enhancement. Dr. Repta makes a point of being meticulously thorough when discussing your individual aspirations for your body. Together, you and Dr. Repta can come up with an exclusively-tailored surgical plan, and you can finally be on your way to feeling confident in your own skin.
A Word From The Doctor
Happily ever After: How skin removal surgery After weight loss can complete your weight loss journey
Many of us struggle with some form of weight gain in our life. For patients who have achieved massive weight loss via bariatric surgery or through diet and exercise, some degree of loose skin may remain. A significant amount of loose skin after weight loss can make the weight loss journey feel incomplete. This is why skin removal procedures such as the ones listed below are an important of most patients weight loss journey.
Body Contouring Procedures After Weight Loss:
- tummy tuck after weight loss
- arm lift after weight loss
- body lift after weight loss
- thigh lift after weight loss
- face lift after weight loss
- neck lift after weight loss
These procedures are similar to the procedures performed for patients who have not experienced massive weight loss but they are also unique. The term “after weight loss” that follows each procedure name indicates the need to take into account the weight loss process as well as the remaining journey of weight loss and skin removal.
When to perform skin removal surgery depends on whether further weight loss is planned, how much additional weight loss is anticipated, and each patients preference. In my practice, the ideal time to perform skin removal after weight loss takes into account these factors. It is important to emphasize that just because a patient has not reached their goal weight it does not mean that they are not a good candidates for skin removal surgery or that they cannot get a great result from skin removal procedures such as the ones listed above.
Often, when skin removal surgery after weight loss is performed the patient experiences further weight loss. This happens for a number of reasons including eliminating excess skin that allows more mobility and therefore more exercise as well as re-energizing the patient to push harder and get to their next target weight goal. Regardless of the reason, we have seen commonly, that patients who have plateaued from their weight loss resume their weight loss process after skin removal surgery.
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If you would like to know more about your Scottsdale abdominoplasty options, request a consultation online. Or if you prefer, you are welcome to call the office at 855-377-3782 and one of our staff members will be happy to assist you.
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