@@lcminikisses It was explained to me that insurance will only pay for it if you are having infections or something like rashes from your apron, which I don't, so no insurance for me.
Thank you for the information. I was shocked when my surgeon suggested a mini tummy tuck, I thought I just needed a little lipo because I am only 110 pounds. But I look pregnant when I don't hold in my stomach. which I do all the time because I look 3 months pregnant when I don't . I had very little extra skin, but I realized that I had muscle separation after 3 kids and no matter how fit I am (because I am a runner), I will always have this pouch. So I had a mini tummy tuck with an umbilical float 10 days ago. The umbilical float allowed my doctor to fix my abdominal muscles all the way up. Can't wait for 6 months to past so I can be completely healed and wearing form fitting dresses!
So why is the Panniculectomy more expensive than the tummy tuck if there's less work done? I'm still confused on that. I see from different sources, the tummy tuck ranges from 5-7k dollars, but the Panniculectomy is 8-15k dollars... what gives?
While this video is 3 years old I want to be a witness that a lot of insurance policies do cover the full abdominoplasty now. A full abdominoplasty is the muscle repair (plication) belly button transposition, mons lift and skin removal above the belly button. Always refer to your SPD (summary plan document for ur insurance plan and read the exclusions). If skin removal of any part of the body is an exclusion u will ALWAYS get a denied prior auth. No matter how much u medically need it and meet the criteria/ W When you go into these surgeon offices know what ur talking abt because most will only push for the panni when ur plan will cover the full tummy tuck. Advocate for yourself. Also, with the way most PS's do a panni now I am seeing more women having very nice and flat results because most doctors reposition the belly button just for aesthetic purposes. So before u say yes to one doctor who is not to your standards, shop around and choose the one who u are comfortable with and ABPS certified.
This was very informative. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain both surgeries thoroughly :) I'll be getting the panniculectomy in the near future and wanted an insight on the differences.
Thank you for such an informative and helpful video. I was told to go to TH-cam and look for a video like this. Yours popped up and answered all my questions. Thank you so much!
This was so informative! Thank you. I am currently 35yrs old. Having my first and only baby February of 2024. How long would you recommend waiting postpartum for either of those procedures?
Very well explained and thank you for this. 30 plus years ago I had 2 c-sections; the first one being emergency c-section due to labour complications along the bikini line and the second which was a scheduled c-section that my Doctor assured me would be done the same way on the bikini line. Unfortunately I woke up to find the Doctor had cut me the other direction. Over the years I have had a lot of trouble with rashes, etc. And last year it got so bad in that area where both scar’s joined that it started to bleed. Now it’s a medical issue and I will be getting the Panniculectomy. The mons issue will be addressed at the same time because I think it would look awful not to do that too. Looking forward to not having the rashes/soreness anymore.
Hi, if u see this comment was wondering how your procedure went? I’ve had 3 c sections and suffer from the same thing. My tummy just hangs even though I’m not obese. My back hurts took how did u go about starting the process?
@@maymaypooch it’s 100% better than it was. Went to ER actually when it was actually bleeding. Got the right doctor who referred me to a specialist surgeon. After meeting with him it didn’t seem to be the right fit so I went to a female doctor I had seen previously for something else. She accepted me as a patient again. It was done last May. I have an amazing husband who helped so much with my aftercare. I did pay a bit extra to get a small bit more repaired in that area but it was totally worth it. If you are only getting the Panniculectomy then if you had same medical reasons it should be covered but double check the policies of your area. Keep going to doctors until someone hears you and good luck.
Wow!! Great explanation and super informative. I have been weighing the idea of getting surgery for all the problem areas you mentioned. This video helped me make my decision. Amazing! Thank you♥️
Any Payment plans available for what insurance doesn't cover I'm 100lbs down about 10 months out from gastric bypass and I'm afraid all the repair I'll need won't be covered
Thank you for the excellent information Doctor!!! 🌟⭐️💫Continue doing an amazing job and a beautiful work of art that you do. And thanks for giving us back our quality of life. I had the Bariatric Sleeve surgery and lost 110!!👏👏👏👏🤗💛💜🧡
Also, can you get a successful Tummy tuck in the future after a panniculectomy? Even if your belly button was taken with the Panni can you get one remade when getting a tummy tuck?
Thank you for explaining this for 3 year olds. That’s what I needed. I do have a question. Is the tummy tuck recovery significantly more painful than a panniculectomy?
Do you do panniculectomies as well as tummy tucks? Are the recovery times easier than for panniculectomies than for tummy tucks? Can someone stay overnight at your facility? And lastly, when are you scheduling procedures- May, July?
I am debating between just getting the (insurance covered) panniculectomy, or paying the extra for the full abdominoplasty. I don't have a lot of money so I'm really debating if I want to spend that. Will it really make that much of a difference? I'm going to ask my surgeon if he will address my mons pubis if I get the full abdominoplasty, because that is a big problem area for me. He didn't mention that at our consultation. Not sure all plastic surgeons do the mons during a tt (?) But that alone makes me want to pay the extra. And lipo. But just the muscle repair part of it, meh, if I'm being honest, not sure that part alone makes me want to drain my savings. Others may or may not agree. But everything combined may be worth it. I'll be so upset if my surgeon says he doesn't touch the mons area for an abdominoplasty 😭
Why do insurance companies not pay for an abdominalplasty if the patient had an underlying issue with the abdominal muscles being separated causing other medical issues like back pain, incontinence, and weakness in the core? I’m struggling so bad with these issues as well as a massive amount of loose skin and it blows my mind that the procedure that would correct MORE medical issues isn’t covered….
I appreciate your explanation of the difference between the tummy tuck and panniculectomy. I have a question that I can't seem to find the answer to. Your patient comes to you, multiple pregnancy, excessive weight gain and loss, multiple hernias, one repaired and reoccurred. She has diastasis recti, needs 2 hernias repaired and a panniculectomy. Her insurance will not cover the abdominal wall repair. It does say it would cover a tummy tuck if medically necessary. What would deem a tummy tuck medically necessary? Also, what would the end results look like just getting the hernia repair and panniculectomy without fixing the diastasis recti?
I have that overhanging apron! That is what I hate about my stomach, I can deal with everything else. I then can have a panniculectomy instead of a tummy tuck? I have it from my multiple pregnancies. I lost some weight, went from 162 lbs to 145, not sure that's significant enough for my insurance to pay for it?
Interesting. My surgeon has me down for a panniculectomy but he mentioned he would be doing lipo, suturing the abdominal muscles, and lifting the mons pubis, which all sounds like a tummy tuck in the end? I'm wondering if they just call it a panniculectomy for the insurance purpose in my case, but in the end insurance isn't giving me anything so it's all out of my own pocket.
I developed diastasis recti during my pregnancy but then learned I had Cushings Disease which also attributed. Covered in striae. No insurance will cover anything. Hate it.
Sitting here with sort of a extended panniculectomy. I lost almost 130 lb but I'm happy in my case with choosing the panni over a TT though I will say the extras that my surgeon did looks like she almost gave me the equivalent of a mini TT. I have never had any kids though by choice. PS tried to recommend the fleur-de-lis panni but my abdomen above the navel doesn't really need that.
Hey there, so what was an “extended panniculectony” if they didn’t do the fleur-de lis? More around the circumference or your hips? I’m getting my Panni done in 2 weeks and now I’m having second thoughts because I was told it’s up to the doctor if he’d do the fleur-de-lis if deemed necessary. I really want to keep my belly button because I am going to do a tummy tuck in the future… and I host don’t want a scar running all the way up. 😰
Excellent video. Do you do Mommy makeovers? My understanding is that could include my breast reduction, tummy tuck plus, minor lipo including back fat?
If a tummy tuck can help incontinence then it should be covered by insurance too.. insurance us such bs we pay for it our whole lives and when we need help we can barely get it
Lipo hurts the most in recovery in MY research. Can you do the muscles but not do lipo, not move" belly button as to leave a little skin" but get rid of most? Also on fupa" can it be tightened without lipo?? These will be my concerns in a consult for a procedure, im not looking to be thinner" would just like my loose skin tightend and my fupa tightened to match . Hope im making sense
Is the pain to a tummy tuck similar to having a c-section? That was a difficult recovery of not being able to sit up and get out of bed for a few days. Weak back I guess and muscles.
If I've already had an Umbilical & Abdominal hernia repair with hernia patch, is it safe & should I get the Panniculectomy? Is the Fupa only covered with a Tummy Tuck?
Do you have appointment for fibroids operations, do you know any woman that's in this condition? With the help of Dr Aluda on TH-cam, the surgery may not be necessary after all
It depends on your risk factors (age, medical history etc). I calculate a Caprini score for all my patients and do anticoagulation for people who are high risk.
I've seen that some plastic surgeons can get the umbilical transposition approved with just skin removal. I don't care about "the look" I personal. My husband loves me as I am. I have had 6 babies, surprisingly my abdominal muscles aren't awful. I haven't lost all the weight yet but my excess skin is so problematic. I get painful ingrown hairs, and it gets very red and raw and I have to avoid sweating if I can't wash the area immediately. My breasts area whole other issue. I can no longer wear a supportive bra because my shoulder is messed up and it's causing more issues to my neck and spine. But I could never afford a mommy makeover. Nor could I justify the cost. Would be amazing though.
What is the price range for a panni? I have one left over from my son and never knew that was what it was called? I’m in the state of WA any doctors you would recommend?
If you're having medical issues your insurance might cover it. I keep having rashes and my dr said if we can clear it up my insurance will cover the panni
I was told that my TRICARE would cover this if I have enough hangover I will only have lost 60 pounds but I definitely have excess skin. I had three babies naturally, so some of that is coming from having babies years ago. Do you know if this is the case?
What if you have an apron from weight loss (that was made worse by having two c sections) and also diastasis recti making the top part of the b belly stick out? Do you get a combo? Will insurance cover the apron part but not the other? Are there bmi or weight requirements?
You just described my body/situation too. Exactly. I am getting a TT and DR repair on Oct 5th. Also hernia repair and belly button. ( but I guess that's all part of it I'm VERY nervous but also very excited.
A dr I went to told me with the panniculectomy that I'd loose my belly button. Is that true. Ive had my belly button all my life and im not about to give it up now. I offered to pay the difference to get her to reposition my belly button but she said she couldn't do that because of the way their system bills it out. She said they have a second or third party do the billing and it wo6ld be all messed up and insurance then wouldn't pay for the panniculectomy if the belly button repair was added to it. So I asked her to bill me separately but she said they couldn't so that either, so I'm not sure what's up with her and the belly button being repositioned during a panniculectomy. She said I wouldn't have a belly button and so I turned her down on the panniculectomy since I want to keep my belly button. I had weight loss surgery about 5 years ago and now I've been dealing with rashes for 5 years on the sides of my skin overhang, that I now have from weight loss surgery. I'm afraid I'm going to end up with an infection from the rashes because the creams and powders for the rashes don't work well at all. Is it possible to get a panniculectomy and keep the belly button? I dont have a long apron in the front, although it does hang some on the front, my problem is on the sides. Thank you for this video so much.
As a mom of 4 kids... each pregnancy being very large, looked like I was carrying twins despite only being one each time... because I had gestational diabetes, on top of how im built very short/petite... They stretched me out! There was no avoiding it! So my suggestions would be: #1. Wait! Have your kids & tie your tubes when you feel your family is the right size! U know you're done having kids. And just try to stay as fit as possible in the meantime! So that when you are done waiting, you can go in & do that tummy tuck! This option sucks, because we wanna look good right now! But it's the smartest option since you have no clue how each pregnancy will be! If there are any complications that make you gain weight or stretch you out more than normal! PLUS!!! Each pregnancy will damage/stretch the abdominal muscles! That part she explained they "Repair" ... even if you have a low risk, fit, normal pregnancy - those ab muscles will be stretched out! And if for any reason you need a c-section, where they cut straight through those muscles (like they did mine 4 times) that also screws up the muscles that they repair during a tummy tuck! So it's best to wait until after you are done having kids, unless you can afford a tummy tuck TWICE! lol #2. Have it done, and then just do everything you can, to stay fit & healthy while pregnant! But wait before getting prego, by Two or So years, to ensure you are fully healed & that your body is ready for massive major changes. And that you've had a bit of time to enjoy your post op body before enduring pregnancy! Minimal weight gain, Working out safely, Eat right... Do stuff to help your skin, as it stretches... so that you can bounce back as fast as possible after giving birth! And in this option just hope for the best. And accept that your ab muscles may be damaged or stretched out some; but you feel like you can live with that!
Or a third option! #3. Have just the skin removed for now! The basic panniculectomy for now! It's a little cheaper, and sometimes it can be covered by insurance if deemed medically necessary. Recovery isnt as long either! And then save up & keep fit while you have kids! And if you feel a tummy tuck is needed after you are done with pregnancies, use the saved money to do it! And they will repair everything without you worrying it might get messed up!
Wait until you are done with childbearing!!!! It would SUCK to go through all that surgery, and then get pregnant again just to ruin all the surgeon's work!
I have a humongous lipoma bitch went from a size to a basketball now it’s like a small football it’s now at the point that I can’t bend over and put on shoes or socks I have pelvic floor issues I have to use catheters and I literally have to pick up that side of my stomach just do use the catheters I’m starting to look into one of these surgeries I’m hoping it’s covered I haven’t found a Doctor Who will touch this thing but now it’s gotten so big that I have no choice I’m terrified of the pain I already had severe pain issues with my back but I’m being told that hope you know this will make it better but I’ve heard that it’s the pain is horrible
You say great things about the surgery but don’t want to have it yourself? Also, loved the content...but maybe next time film in a room with air conditioning?
Absolutely incredible. She explained more than my surgeon & he works at a hospital. I want her to be mine now!
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@@drnomanblancocirujanoporti2921 👈Her Dr. 😂
I just wanted to say; this video was very informative! I love how you explained in detail both procedures and benefits of both surgeries!
Thank you for watching!!
I agree, thank you. Does nsurance companies pay out more for a panniculectomy than what a patient pays for a tummy tuck?
@@lcminikisses It was explained to me that insurance will only pay for it if you are having infections or something like rashes from your apron, which I don't, so no insurance for me.
Ive lost 160 lbs since my gastric sleeve last year. Thank you so much for this video i can talk about the areas that I want adressed with my surgeon
Thank you for the information. I was shocked when my surgeon suggested a mini tummy tuck, I thought I just needed a little lipo because I am only 110 pounds. But I look pregnant when I don't hold in my stomach. which I do all the time because I look 3 months pregnant when I don't . I had very little extra skin, but I realized that I had muscle separation after 3 kids and no matter how fit I am (because I am a runner), I will always have this pouch. So I had a mini tummy tuck with an umbilical float 10 days ago. The umbilical float allowed my doctor to fix my abdominal muscles all the way up. Can't wait for 6 months to past so I can be completely healed and wearing form fitting dresses!
I’m so happy for you.
So why is the Panniculectomy more expensive than the tummy tuck if there's less work done? I'm still confused on that. I see from different sources, the tummy tuck ranges from 5-7k dollars, but the Panniculectomy is 8-15k dollars... what gives?
Probably because they can charge insurance and they’ll recoup less if they initially charge less. 🤷🏻♀️
@@lfuentes4098agree
Insurance always overpays
While this video is 3 years old I want to be a witness that a lot of insurance policies do cover the full abdominoplasty now. A full abdominoplasty is the muscle repair (plication) belly button transposition, mons lift and skin removal above the belly button. Always refer to your SPD (summary plan document for ur insurance plan and read the exclusions). If skin removal of any part of the body is an exclusion u will ALWAYS get a denied prior auth. No matter how much u medically need it and meet the criteria/ W
When you go into these surgeon offices know what ur talking abt because most will only push for the panni when ur plan will cover the full tummy tuck. Advocate for yourself. Also, with the way most PS's do a panni now I am seeing more women having very nice and flat results because most doctors reposition the belly button just for aesthetic purposes. So before u say yes to one doctor who is not to your standards, shop around and choose the one who u are comfortable with and ABPS certified.
Very, very well explained despite plenty of my own research. Thank you
This was very informative. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain both surgeries thoroughly :) I'll be getting the panniculectomy in the near future and wanted an insight on the differences.
How very informative! I learned more from this video than any other that I've watched. Thank you.
Thank you for such an informative and helpful video. I was told to go to TH-cam and look for a video like this. Yours popped up and answered all my questions. Thank you so much!
7 kids later.praying for a miracle
This was so informative! Thank you. I am currently 35yrs old. Having my first and only baby February of 2024. How long would you recommend waiting postpartum for either of those procedures?
Very well explained and thank you for this. 30 plus years ago I had 2 c-sections; the first one being emergency c-section due to labour complications along the bikini line and the second which was a scheduled c-section that my Doctor assured me would be done the same way on the bikini line. Unfortunately I woke up to find the Doctor had cut me the other direction. Over the years I have had a lot of trouble with rashes, etc. And last year it got so bad in that area where both scar’s joined that it started to bleed. Now it’s a medical issue and I will be getting the Panniculectomy. The mons issue will be addressed at the same time because I think it would look awful not to do that too. Looking forward to not having the rashes/soreness anymore.
Hi, if u see this comment was wondering how your procedure went? I’ve had 3 c sections and suffer from the same thing. My tummy just hangs even though I’m not obese. My back hurts took how did u go about starting the process?
@@maymaypooch it’s 100% better than it was. Went to ER actually when it was actually bleeding. Got the right doctor who referred me to a specialist surgeon. After meeting with him it didn’t seem to be the right fit so I went to a female doctor I had seen previously for something else. She accepted me as a patient again. It was done last May. I have an amazing husband who helped so much with my aftercare. I did pay a bit extra to get a small bit more repaired in that area but it was totally worth it. If you are only getting the Panniculectomy then if you had same medical reasons it should be covered but double check the policies of your area. Keep going to doctors until someone hears you and good luck.
Wow, she really knows what she is doing? I wonder if she has any deals on tummy tucks and lipo?
Wow!! Great explanation and super informative. I have been weighing the idea of getting surgery for all the problem areas you mentioned. This video helped me make my decision. Amazing! Thank you♥️
I'm ready to do this, I stay in Oh, and would love to get started ASAP....
I wish you were in Atlanta 😢
Loved your detailed explanation. Thank you for sharing your expertise. 😊
Thanks for watching!
Any Payment plans available for what insurance doesn't cover I'm 100lbs down about 10 months out from gastric bypass and I'm afraid all the repair I'll need won't be covered
Thank you for the excellent information Doctor!!! 🌟⭐️💫Continue doing an amazing job and a beautiful work of art that you do. And thanks for giving us back our quality of life. I had the Bariatric Sleeve surgery and lost 110!!👏👏👏👏🤗💛💜🧡
Also, can you get a successful Tummy tuck in the future after a panniculectomy? Even if your belly button was taken with the Panni can you get one remade when getting a tummy tuck?
Thank you for explaining this for 3 year olds. That’s what I needed. I do have a question. Is the tummy tuck recovery significantly more painful than a panniculectomy?
Do you do panniculectomies as well as tummy tucks? Are the recovery times easier than for panniculectomies than for tummy tucks? Can someone stay overnight at your facility? And lastly, when are you scheduling procedures- May, July?
Yes they cover abdominoplasty some insurance you have to get a ctc can scan to see if you have distaste recti
If a tummy tuck can relieve stress incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse why is it not covered by insurance?!?
Thank you very , informative . Question 🙋🏻♀️ How long after a C-section can you have a penniculectomy ?
I loved your explanations and details. I always thought they were the same procedure. Do you ever work in other states , like in California ?
You're so kind "that *little* overhang" lol 😂 "little" my foot.!
I picked up on that also and was trying to envision a “little overhang” 😂
I am debating between just getting the (insurance covered) panniculectomy, or paying the extra for the full abdominoplasty. I don't have a lot of money so I'm really debating if I want to spend that. Will it really make that much of a difference? I'm going to ask my surgeon if he will address my mons pubis if I get the full abdominoplasty, because that is a big problem area for me. He didn't mention that at our consultation. Not sure all plastic surgeons do the mons during a tt (?) But that alone makes me want to pay the extra. And lipo. But just the muscle repair part of it, meh, if I'm being honest, not sure that part alone makes me want to drain my savings. Others may or may not agree. But everything combined may be worth it. I'll be so upset if my surgeon says he doesn't touch the mons area for an abdominoplasty 😭
Thanks never heard it explained
Why do insurance companies not pay for an abdominalplasty if the patient had an underlying issue with the abdominal muscles being separated causing other medical issues like back pain, incontinence, and weakness in the core? I’m struggling so bad with these issues as well as a massive amount of loose skin and it blows my mind that the procedure that would correct MORE medical issues isn’t covered….
I appreciate your explanation of the difference between the tummy tuck and panniculectomy. I have a question that I can't seem to find the answer to. Your patient comes to you, multiple pregnancy, excessive weight gain and loss, multiple hernias, one repaired and reoccurred. She has diastasis recti, needs 2 hernias repaired and a panniculectomy. Her insurance will not cover the abdominal wall repair. It does say it would cover a tummy tuck if medically necessary. What would deem a tummy tuck medically necessary? Also, what would the end results look like just getting the hernia repair and panniculectomy without fixing the diastasis recti?
This information is very helpful thank you. Also how much do you charge for a tummy tuck and lipo360?
Thank you for your complete information!
How much is panniculectomy and do you offer financing?
What is the cost of a tummy tuck versus a panniculectomy?
I have that overhanging apron! That is what I hate about my stomach, I can deal with everything else. I then can have a panniculectomy instead of a tummy tuck? I have it from my multiple pregnancies. I lost some weight, went from 162 lbs to 145, not sure that's significant enough for my insurance to pay for it?
You would have to check with your insurance.
Is it possible to do a lipo with skin removal without repositioning the belly button from the skin? Leaving the belly button intact. Thank you
Interesting. My surgeon has me down for a panniculectomy but he mentioned he would be doing lipo, suturing the abdominal muscles, and lifting the mons pubis, which all sounds like a tummy tuck in the end? I'm wondering if they just call it a panniculectomy for the insurance purpose in my case, but in the end insurance isn't giving me anything so it's all out of my own pocket.
I wish I could come to you for my surgery!
Describe recovery process, drains? Binding?
I developed diastasis recti during my pregnancy but then learned I had Cushings Disease which also attributed. Covered in striae. No insurance will cover anything. Hate it.
will insurance cover panniculectomy and diastasis recti/umbilical hernia repair?
They may, depending on your symptoms. Usually diastasis repair is considered cosmetic though.
So you need to still wear garment for both surgery?
Sitting here with sort of a extended panniculectomy. I lost almost 130 lb but I'm happy in my case with choosing the panni over a TT though I will say the extras that my surgeon did looks like she almost gave me the equivalent of a mini TT.
I have never had any kids though by choice.
PS tried to recommend the fleur-de-lis panni but my abdomen above the navel doesn't really need that.
Hey there, so what was an “extended panniculectony” if they didn’t do the fleur-de lis? More around the circumference or your hips?
I’m getting my Panni done in 2 weeks and now I’m having second thoughts because I was told it’s up to the doctor if he’d do the fleur-de-lis if deemed necessary. I really want to keep my belly button because I am going to do a tummy tuck in the future… and I host don’t want a scar running all the way up. 😰
@@huera209what is the extended panniculectomy exactly, can you please explain?
What happens to the belly button in a panniculectomy?
Where are you located? How much does a tummy tuck cost?
Recovery and pain with both??? Is it about the same?
Excellent video. Do you do Mommy makeovers? My understanding is that could include my breast reduction, tummy tuck plus, minor lipo including back fat?
I do a ton of mommy makeovers! It’s any combination of breast and abdominal surgery. So it might be a breast lift, augmentation, or reduction:
If a tummy tuck can help incontinence then it should be covered by insurance too.. insurance us such bs we pay for it our whole lives and when we need help we can barely get it
very informative, I need a tummy tuck
Can u have a panniculectomy and go back at a later day to get any touch ups or is this not recommend
Do you take insurance i will come up to Ohio if you take cigna
How we can check if the insurances cover it, did we have to go to primary dr first to referee
The surgeon will submit to insurance to see if it’s covered
So informative! I wish I were in Ohio! Thanks for the info!
Lipo hurts the most in recovery in MY research. Can you do the muscles but not do lipo, not move" belly button as to leave a little skin" but get rid of most? Also on fupa" can it be tightened without lipo?? These will be my concerns in a consult for a procedure, im not looking to be thinner" would just like my loose skin tightend and my fupa tightened to match . Hope im making sense
Hello, is their a price difference between the two? Generalized tummy tuck with muscle repair and lipo vrs just skin removal?
My daughter is only 25 she not married, so u recommend tummy tuck surgery?
Is the pain to a tummy tuck similar to having a c-section? That was a difficult recovery of not being able to sit up and get out of bed for a few days. Weak back I guess and muscles.
Definitely not as bad- you aren’t recovering from pregnancy at the same time!
I had 3 c-sections-tummy tuck is much much more painful-I has one and WOE! Don’t sneeze ever-omg! I thought my stomach spli open.
If we come in do you offer patient pay for the extras if the insurance covers the panni?
I’m out of network for insurance. So we can get a preapproval through insurance. You pay the surgery fee and insurance reimburses you.
Any advice on how to find a reputable surgeon in my area? Minnesota
How painful a recovery is the liposuction to the mons after surgery?
How much does a procedure like this cost?
Around $8000
@@GreerPlasticSurgery Is that for the Panniculectomy??
If I've already had an Umbilical & Abdominal hernia repair with hernia patch, is it safe & should I get the Panniculectomy? Is the Fupa only covered with a Tummy Tuck?
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE REGULAR TUMMY TUCK VS. EXTENDED TUMMY TUCK???
Not sure. The fleur-di-lis tummy tuck has a vertical incision as well.
Where can I see some of your work on African American women?
Do you have appointment for fibroids operations, do you know any woman that's in this condition? With the help of Dr Aluda on TH-cam, the surgery may not be necessary after all
Great video! So is a panni kind of like the mini tummy tuck?
Yes- pretty similar, but mini tummy tuck may include muscle repair
Thanks for video.. how risky is a tummy tuck to a healthy person ie clots etc?
It depends on your risk factors (age, medical history etc). I calculate a Caprini score for all my patients and do anticoagulation for people who are high risk.
I've seen that some plastic surgeons can get the umbilical transposition approved with just skin removal.
I don't care about "the look" I personal. My husband loves me as I am. I have had 6 babies, surprisingly my abdominal muscles aren't awful. I haven't lost all the weight yet but my excess skin is so problematic.
I get painful ingrown hairs, and it gets very red and raw and I have to avoid sweating if I can't wash the area immediately.
My breasts area whole other issue. I can no longer wear a supportive bra because my shoulder is messed up and it's causing more issues to my neck and spine.
But I could never afford a mommy makeover. Nor could I justify the cost. Would be amazing though.
How can one get a consult with you?
Thank you!!
What is the price range for a panni? I have one left over from my son and never knew that was what it was called? I’m in the state of WA any doctors you would recommend?
If you're having medical issues your insurance might cover it. I keep having rashes and my dr said if we can clear it up my insurance will cover the panni
I was told that my TRICARE would cover this if I have enough hangover I will only have lost 60 pounds but I definitely have excess skin. I had three babies naturally, so some of that is coming from having babies years ago. Do you know if this is the case?
Hello. I want a tummy tuck and everything you mentioned except for the abdominal wall tightening…is that possible?
Thank you so
Omg get rid of stress incontinence YES!!!
What if you have an apron from weight loss (that was made worse by having two c sections) and also diastasis recti making the top part of the b belly stick out? Do you get a combo? Will insurance cover the apron part but not the other? Are there bmi or weight requirements?
You just described my body/situation too. Exactly. I am getting a TT and DR repair on Oct 5th. Also hernia repair and belly button. ( but I guess that's all part of it
I'm VERY nervous but also very excited.
@@gigidayz6936how did it go??
A dr I went to told me with the panniculectomy that I'd loose my belly button. Is that true. Ive had my belly button all my life and im not about to give it up now.
I offered to pay the difference to get her to reposition my belly button but she said she couldn't do that because of the way their system bills it out. She said they have a second or third party do the billing and it wo6ld be all messed up and insurance then wouldn't pay for the panniculectomy if the belly button repair was added to it. So I asked her to bill me separately but she said they couldn't so that either, so I'm not sure what's up with her and the belly button being repositioned during a panniculectomy. She said I wouldn't have a belly button and so I turned her down on the panniculectomy since I want to keep my belly button. I had weight loss surgery about 5 years ago and now I've been dealing with rashes for 5 years on the sides of my skin overhang, that I now have from weight loss surgery. I'm afraid I'm going to end up with an infection from the rashes because the creams and powders for the rashes don't work well at all. Is it possible to get a panniculectomy and keep the belly button? I dont have a long apron in the front, although it does hang some on the front, my problem is on the sides. Thank you for this video so much.
Where are you located
Cleveland, OH
Can you get the apron removed and have a tummy tuck at the same time?
That's what I want to know!
I had the gastric sleeve oct28 2020. When should I get the panni
I usually recommend when weight has been stable for at least 6 months
@@GreerPlasticSurgery ok ty for your feedback
For woman with extra skin and some fat left in tummy area after losing weight but going to be future mother what do you recommend for procedure?
As a mom of 4 kids... each pregnancy being very large, looked like I was carrying twins despite only being one each time... because I had gestational diabetes, on top of how im built very short/petite... They stretched me out! There was no avoiding it! So my suggestions would be:
#1. Wait! Have your kids & tie your tubes when you feel your family is the right size! U know you're done having kids. And just try to stay as fit as possible in the meantime! So that when you are done waiting, you can go in & do that tummy tuck! This option sucks, because we wanna look good right now! But it's the smartest option since you have no clue how each pregnancy will be! If there are any complications that make you gain weight or stretch you out more than normal! PLUS!!! Each pregnancy will damage/stretch the abdominal muscles! That part she explained they "Repair" ... even if you have a low risk, fit, normal pregnancy - those ab muscles will be stretched out! And if for any reason you need a c-section, where they cut straight through those muscles (like they did mine 4 times) that also screws up the muscles that they repair during a tummy tuck! So it's best to wait until after you are done having kids, unless you can afford a tummy tuck TWICE! lol
#2. Have it done, and then just do everything you can, to stay fit & healthy while pregnant! But wait before getting prego, by Two or So years, to ensure you are fully healed & that your body is ready for massive major changes. And that you've had a bit of time to enjoy your post op body before enduring pregnancy!
Minimal weight gain, Working out safely, Eat right... Do stuff to help your skin, as it stretches... so that you can bounce back as fast as possible after giving birth! And in this option just hope for the best. And accept that your ab muscles may be damaged or stretched out some; but you feel like you can live with that!
Or a third option! #3. Have just the skin removed for now! The basic panniculectomy for now! It's a little cheaper, and sometimes it can be covered by insurance if deemed medically necessary. Recovery isnt as long either! And then save up & keep fit while you have kids! And if you feel a tummy tuck is needed after you are done with pregnancies, use the saved money to do it! And they will repair everything without you worrying it might get messed up!
@@Nistel88 hello, thank you for the info. Is it gonna be issue to remove skin now and get pregnant later?
Wait until you are done with childbearing!!!! It would SUCK to go through all that surgery, and then get pregnant again just to ruin all the surgeon's work!
Can a person get Panni without losing weight?
Where are you located?
In Cleveland, OH
I have had 3 children can I get a tummy tuck and my insurance pay for it so I can get ride of this pouch
Insurance does not cover tummy tucks
😮 i want one so bad!
You definitely would be my surgeon
Know any surgeons in stl?
Marissa Tenenbaum and Christian Prada are both excellent. So is Patricia Macguire
I have a humongous lipoma bitch went from a size to a basketball now it’s like a small football it’s now at the point that I can’t bend over and put on shoes or socks I have pelvic floor issues I have to use catheters and I literally have to pick up that side of my stomach just do use the catheters I’m starting to look into one of these surgeries I’m hoping it’s covered I haven’t found a Doctor Who will touch this thing but now it’s gotten so big that I have no choice I’m terrified of the pain I already had severe pain issues with my back but I’m being told that hope you know this will make it better but I’ve heard that it’s the pain is horrible
Aww volume is too low
Your awesome
Thanks for watching!
I hate to see nice people locked up but some crimes just can't go without punishment
Lol @ 7 yro pointing out it after dinner.
I want a tummy tuck but I dnt want a new belly button
You say great things about the surgery but don’t want to have it yourself? Also, loved the content...but maybe next time film in a room with air conditioning?
I love my fupa tho😅