Question:
Embarassing question! For those who have had a panniculectomy or tt...
my second appointment with the plastic surgeon (pre-op) for my panniculectomy is tomorrow. Since I started out so heavy, I know in another year or so I'll probably have to have a tummy tuck. Here's my embarassing question: Would is be inappropriate for me to ask the doc to 'pull up' my pubic area? I've seen pics of people who haven't had it done and after losing a lot of weight (Im down 170+) mine droops badly...looks deformed. Is this a whole other procedure? SHould I even ask him? HELP!!!! Thanks — Pamela P. (posted on September 30, 2002)
September 30, 2002
i dont think its inappropriate to ask the surgeon i have heard of people
getting that done. You want to be happy with yourself and your new body,
so ask the surgeon anything you like, im sure he has heard it all!! good
luck, also where are the pictures of those that have had it done, i would
like to see them as i am thinking of having the procedures done myself...
— Deanna Wise
September 30, 2002
Me, me! I had it done too when I had my panniculectomy! My 'mons pubis' as
it is called looked like the snout of a bull walrus, but not any more!!! Be
prepared however, right after the surgery, until I got used to it, it felt
like wind was blowing in places that hadn't even seen the light of day in
years. It never hurts to ask...Good Luck to you!
— merri B.
September 30, 2002
My doctor lifted the area too. However, he stated that he could also do
plastic surgery on the area to decrease the amount of fat in the mons pubis
and make it thinner. I haven't had that done and I don't know if I will or
not.
— Patty H.
September 30, 2002
I did not hesitate for oneminute to inquire about this very issue. I was
discussing a lower body lift combined with a full abdominoplasty. he said
he would do a little lipo in that area and then lift it with the rest of my
lower body. Definitely inquire about lipo. Even if it gets lifted along
with your TT, you'll want all the fat that's deposited there to be
lightened up a bit. Good Luck!
— PaulaM
September 30, 2002
Pamela, don't be embarrassed. If its important to you its important.
Before my doing my tummy tuck (by the way I was very heavy too) I spoke
with a lot of people who had their tummy tucks done while heavy. The most
common complaint was they weren't happy with their crotch (mons pubis) so I
made sure to ask. Because of the massive nature of my reconstruction they
had to leave the tissue above & below my pannus in order to maintain a
good blood supply. Consequently I'll be going back for a "touch
up" to have those areas done with lipo. I won't know until he
examines me at the time whether or not he'll have to do a scar revision and
pull up my crotch area when he lipos there. In any case I made sure I knew
what to expect before surgery and even though I did feel somewhat
embarrassed I made sure I looked at pictures and discussed that area with
him.
— Shelly S.
October 1, 2002
I'm going for my tt on the 10th and one of the first things I asked my
plastic surgeon was what he could do with the "cootchie!" He
will be liposuctioning it and lifting it. he assured me that it will be
lovely when done. I've lost 180 pounds and he estimates he'll take 20
pounds off with the surgery. Ask your surgeon, he will do what ever it
takes to make you feel good.
— Anna F.
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