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Answer: Do surgeons lift the pubic area during a panniculectomy? Thank you for your question. In short the answer is no. A panniculectomy is a functional operation meant to remove excess skin to prevent wound breakdown and rashes and cosmetic issues or concerns do not factor into surgical decision making.
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Learn More »Hi, It sounds like a few things may need to happen... Typically the answer would be no. After the majority of your weight loss, “tummy tuck” abdominoplasty and panniculectomy can tighten loose sagging tissues. This surgery is designed toremove and re-drape redundant lower and middle abdominal wall skin and fat. An incision above the pubic region and extending towards the hips places the scar where it can be hidden by most clothing. The skin and fat are separated from the underlying fascia (layer covering the muscles of the abdominal wall). In the standard operation this dissection continues up to the ribs exposing the vertical muscles (rectus muscles). The skin around the belly button (navel or umbilicus) is divided so the redundant tissue of the upper abdomen can be pulled down. This hole will frequently be pulled far enough down to be removed with the excess tissue. When less tissue needs to be removed, this hole may become a short vertical component of the lower scar. The abdominal wall muscles are then drawn together in the midline narrowing the waistline. This stitching firms the abdominal wall and removes some bulging. If you are also having a hernia repair it will be dealt with at this time.The repair of a hernia depends on the size of the hernia. The standard method of hernia repair involves making an incision in the abdominal wall. Hernia repair done concurently with a panniculectomy may include a midline incision as well as a “bikini line” suprapubic incision. Conversely, there may be no additional incision, other than the suprapubic incision, when the hernia repair is done concurently with the panniculectomy. This area, the hernia, is then repaired with sutures. Often a prosthetic material such as mesh, another plastic or biological material is sutured in place to strengthen the area and close the defect. The skin flap is then stretched down, the extra skin, underlying fat and tissue is removed. A new hole is cut for the navel, if you choose to transplant your navel, and contoured to create its shape. There are other options that can be discussed with your surgeon for the look of a navel without the possible complications of the transplanted navel not taking in its new location. There may also be some degree of Mons Pubis (the mound of fatty tissue just covering the pubic bone just above the pubic area) lift after panniculectomy. Good Luck
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Learn More »People who carry more weight tend to look a little younger. How much younger? Twin studies revealed that a person who has a BMI 4 points higher can look 2-4 years younger. The reason is that the face naturally loses fat as we get older.
People who carry more weight tend to look a little younger. How much younger? Twin studies revealed that a person who has a BMI 4 points higher can look 2-4 years younger. The reason is that the face naturally loses fat as we get older. Features such as full lips and round cheeks are associated with youth. But as we get older, the fat in these areas can be depleted, leading to thin lips and sunken cheeks. Carrying a little extra weight in the face can help maintain a youthful appearance longer. But if you lose that weight, it can cause the face to become depleted. Even worse, as we get older, our skin loses elasticity. Without the volume to support it, skin can sag and fold, leading to facial folds, wrinkles, turkey neck, and jowls. The combination can make a big difference in your facial appearance, and for some people it can have a much more dramatic effect, making you look more than just four years older.
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