Tummy Tuck/Body Lift...

What is the difference in results and costs between the body lift and abdominoplasty and  panniculectomy?

The difference between a mini tt AND LBL for me was 1700.  We decided to switch from the LBL to TT because I only had excess skin below the waist, not above.  This meant I would get minimal results with the LBL.  We did agressive Lipo instead.  I am happy with this decision so far...  Robin

You were please with Dr. S?  I think because I live in the south and constantly hear about the border issues, going to Mexico makes me nervous.  But I see a lot who do and seem to really like him. 

A lower body  lift (LBL) takes care of the abdominoplasty or TT, outer thighs and butt lift.  The surgeon will cut the excess skin all the way around and pull up from the bottom and pull down from the belly to around the back.  It really helps with the saggy butt and outer thighs.  The abdominoplasty is just a TT which removes excess skin from your stomach and tightens the stomach muscles.  The pannilectomy takes care of the hanging skin and does nothing for the stomach muscles.  You will definitely get better results with a TT or a LBL.  I would discuss these options with your surgeon to see what will give you the best result.   Most people that don’t have problems with their butt or saddlebags usually just need the TT.  It really depends on how your body looks.   I can’t help with the price difference since I knew I needed the LBL from day one.

 

Good luck!