What is the difference between a panniculectomy and a tummy tuck?

I've seen a number of posts recently concerning panniculectomies and have heard/read it to be done in lieu of a tummy tuck then doing a tummy tuck at a later date. I even answered the question thinking they were one in the same procedure. The reaason I am asking is that I have a very large heavy sagging tummy. I've lost 200 lbs so far but still have 150 or so to lose. I've been told that tummy tucks were out of the question until the bulk or all of the excess weight was gone, as I was too heavy to heal properly. I am hoping for a revision to help me get the rest of this weight off ... but I'd also like to get this sag taken off if possible. Thanks!

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