Question:
I have lost 130 pounds and will be considering plastic surgery. What is the

difference between a abdominalplasty and a panniceutomy (misspelled)? Thanks, Judy    — Judy W. (posted on February 19, 2003)

February 19, 2003
A pannilectomy basically just removes the skin an abdominoplasty removes the skin and tightens up the muscles, but some doctors will do the muscle tightening yet still call it a pannilectomy. This may be for insurance purposes. You should talk to your doctor and find out exactly what he is going to do.
   — Lisa N M.

February 19, 2003
Just to clarify, the terms are <b>panniculectomy</b> and <b>abdominoplasty</b>.
   — [Deactivated Member]

February 19, 2003
I had a "lipectomy". Liposuction, skin removal, and muscle tightening. I lost 10 lbs and am as flat as a washboard! Also got a new cute "inny" belly button!!! I love it! I never heard of one before visiting my dr, but it is great! I got pics if anyone is intrested ....... [email protected]
   — Phiddy B.