1. What Are The Differences Between Tummy Tuck, Body Lift, And
Paniculectomy?
Tummy Tuck only corrects the looseness and redundancy of the abdomen. Body Lift combines a
Tummy Tuck with the lifting and tightening of the redundant back skin folds, the sagging buttocks and
the outer thighs.
Therefore, a Body Lift is a more extensive procedure, with the goal of lifting and tightening the entire
lower body. Most people with loose abdominal skin or even with some sagging of the buttocks can be
treated with an extended Tummy Tuck or a High Tension Tummy Tuck. For those who, as a result of
massive weight loss, develop an abundance of lower body skin excess with sagging of the buttocks
and outer thighs are better served with a Body Lift.
Is the Incision for a Body Lift Larger than for Abdominoplasty?
The incision of a body lift extends farther than the incision for Abdominoplasty - past the hips to the
back, like a belt. Because of this some people call a Body Lift a "Belt Lipectomy." A Belt Lipectomy,
however, does not lift the buttock and only removes excess skin folds.
What is the Difference Between Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) and Panniculectomy?
Panniculectomy is similar to Abdominoplasty in that it removes excessive abdominal skin. More
specifically, Panniculectomy is designed for those with an extremely large hanging panus or "spare
tire". On the other hand, Tummy Tuck is for those who having excess loose skin, but not a spare tire.
Unlike a Tummy Tuck, Panniculectomy does not tighten the abdominal wall, narrow the waistline, or
tighten the upper thighs. Panniculectomy only removes the "spare tire".
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