Doctor wants to do panniculectomy instead of tummy tuck?

Hi. I went for a consult with a plastic surgeon yesterday because I am interested in having a tummy tuck. After feeling my stomach, he said that he would perform a panniculectomy instead of a tummy tuck on me. He said that since I've never had children (and don't plan to ever have any)and my muscles were very strong that I wouldn't need any tightening of my stomach muscles. He said that I probably won't need any lipo because most of what is hanging is skin. He assured me that I would have the same appearance and that people wouldn't be able to tell that I had a panniculectomy instead of a tummy tuck. I will be paying myself and the cost was several thousand cheaper. Okay, my concern is that my stomach won't be as flat as if I had a tummy tuck. I would assume that my recovery would be easier, but I want to be satisfied with the result. Any input would be appreciated.

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