Question:
Tummy Tuck,Liposuction,Panni etc....What are the differences?

Can u please tell me the difference between all of the surgeries. Don't they all require tucking the stomach? I hear people talk about all of them, but i dont know the difference    — sexysag37 (posted on August 27, 2003)

August 27, 2003
Here is what I've learned from my reseach. I have a PS consult next Tuesday, so I may learn that I'm completely wrong!! <p> Liposuction is used to remove pockets of "stubborn" fat. Meaning it won't go away with diet and exercise. It is mainly used for sculpting purposes. <p> A Panniculectomy is generally just the removal of the apron - fat and excess skin that hangs off the abdomen, generally after weight loss. Some say that a panni only addresses the region below the belly button, some say that it is the same as a tummy tuck, just without the muscle tightening. <p> A full tummy tuck will tighten up the loose abdominal muscles and remove any excess skin. This one generally takes care of skin above and below the naval. <p> try www.plasticsurgery.org for more descriptions.
   — Ali M

August 27, 2003
This link has some pretty amazing before and after pics! http://aboutplastic.surgery.uiowa.edu/surgery/plastic/beltlipectomypage.html
   — Chris T.