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does a panniculectomy remove fat as well as skin? i have a grade 2 abdominal panniculus. i am having a panniculectomy in two months and was wondering if this procedure removes fat as well as skin, or if it mainly just removes the skin. can i expect any we
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Dr. Ofer Rodriguez answered
31 years experience Plastic Surgery
Removes : Removes full thickness tissue to the lever of fascia. If the fascia is loose it may be reinforced.
Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.
Answered on Oct 3, 2016
Dr. Matthew Galumbeck answered
34 years experience Plastic Surgery
Yes both are removed: An abdominal panniculectomy removes both excess skin and fat from the abdomen. The fat removed is between the skin and abdominal muscles, but not fat deep to the tummy muscles. Sometimes liposuction may be added to contour the abdomen as well.
Answered on Mar 26, 2013
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Dr. Ofer Rodriguez answered
31 years experience Plastic Surgery
Yes : Yes if you have panniculitis and other symptoms such as rashes, incontinence, interference with daily living, etc.
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Dr. Mark Dickson answered
23 years experience General Surgery
It depends: There are many details that need to be taken into account when trying to answer that question. What does your surgeon say?
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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered
41 years experience Internal Medicine
Panniculectomy : Panniculectomy is a major surgery requiring an overnight stay in the hospital. You will typically spend one night in the hospital and there will also ... Read More
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Dr. Richard Romano answered
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Abdominal pain : There is a great deal of more information needed to approach a proper answer to your question. It is best you ask a doctor in person. Fibroids come t ... Read More
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