Question:
does anyone know what a dermatolipectomy is?

Hi I got approved for a breast reduction and a dermatolipectomy, I thought it would say pannilectomy but the letter says dermatolipectomy, anyone have a clue as to what that is? Nicole    — nicole79 (posted on October 17, 2003)

October 17, 2003
Here is a definition from http://www.beautysurg.com/resources/glossary_d.html Dermatolipectomy - surgical removal of excess skin and fat it is another term for tummy tuck! Congrats on your approval. Do you have a date yet? I am having my TT w/ hernia repair and revision from a past breast reduction on November 17th! Good Luck!
   — Stephanie B.

October 17, 2003
Congratulations! on your PS approval. I know I'm going to want and need a breast reduction and TT. If they make me an "A" I'd be very very happy. . . .The "girls" weigh 5 pounds each and are down to my waist:-{. . . .I'm pre-pre-op moving forward every day to being a Winning Loser.
   — Marrilee M.

October 17, 2003
Dermatolipectomy is simply removal of excess skin and fat together. The language of the insurance companies is not as specific as used by your physician, so its unclear sometimes. A panniculectomy is one type of dermatolipectomy.
   — DrL

October 18, 2003
Thank you all for your help! I have a date of Jan 7. I go to school and work so i have to plan it around them. I also was told for the best results to do them in seperate procedures. I am doing the breast reduction in May. Nicole
   — nicole79