herrre 14 Posted November 19, 2014 I'm supposed to have a panniculectomy done December 8th. Worried I will not be happy but can't afford Tummy Tuck at this point. Insurance is covering Panniculectomy. Anyone had just the panniculectomy and if so how do you feel about the results? I have a small area above the belly button but not crazy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sue Magoo 71 Posted November 19, 2014 Hi: Did you ask your surgeon what the difference in cost would be? I had full Tummy Tuck, but my insurance paid about 70% because they covered the cost of panniculectomy. Might be worth waiting a little longer to save up for the full tummy tuck. I think it would be strange not to have a bellybutton anymore. Best wishes to you. Sue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IcanMakeit 1,318 Posted November 20, 2014 I am definitely going to wait until I can afford the full Tummy Tuck. I would look strange with a large abdominal buldge and a tight panniculus(?). Too much like a ball, I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sherrischeffler 74 Posted November 21, 2014 Im having abdominalplasty January 2nd joping all goes well for me ,surgery @ Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sherrischeffler 74 Posted November 21, 2014 I used care credit it was $8,550. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bronco0605 135 Posted November 26, 2014 So you are just having your extra skin removed below the below the belly button right? Are you excited? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herrre 14 Posted November 26, 2014 I'm excited. I plan to have more done next year but this is a great start. Nervous about going home same day of surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sherrischeffler 74 Posted December 2, 2014 So you are just having your extra skin removed below the below the belly button right? Are you excited?im having complete upper/lower Tummy Tuck its abdominalplasty w/belly butyon redone.for $8,550 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herrre 14 Posted December 2, 2014 I have surgery Monday. I'll update you soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sherrischeffler 74 Posted December 2, 2014 I have surgery Monday. I'll update you soonplease do let us know how recovery goes also im on Facebook under (sherri landers scheffler ) if anyones on there yoy can friend me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Birthsjourney 146 Posted December 2, 2014 I am scheduled for a panini on the 19th of Dec. please repost how you did... Would love to hear your story! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewLife'sGr8 241 Posted December 2, 2014 @@countrygirl Is that price here in the US, or Mexico? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maggie0210 117 Posted December 2, 2014 I didn't know there was a difference. I'm kind of scared about this. Would like to hear more about these procedures. Anyone else have stories to share? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersrose43 837 Posted December 3, 2014 Please post before / after pics if you're comfortable. My insurance will cover paniculectomy if it hangs below pubis at 18 months. Not sure it will but will cross that bridge in 12 more months Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1Corinthians6:19 53 Posted December 3, 2014 I didn't know there was a difference. I'm kind of scared about this. Would like to hear more about these procedures. Anyone else have stories to share? Panniculectomy is different from abdominoplasty, in that abdominoplasty tightens the muscle as well as removes excess skin and fat, but a panniculectomy is performed only to remove excess skin and fat. Read more: http://www.abdominoplasty.com/go/tummy-tuck/article/panniculectomy.html#ixzz3KnZkcAlf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites