Body Lift

May 14, 2008

I know when people lost a lot of weight they often end up with lose skin that needs to be removed (body lift, Tummy Tuck what have you). I was wondering how many of you have had these since losing weight AND what the cost?

Leslee · May 14, 2008

I want to know too!!! I hope someone answers this post

laurenwhite82 · May 14, 2008

There is a whole area that people discuss cosmetic and reconstructive surgery on this site. I know the cost issue was a recent thread. Id say take a look, there are a lot of great stories and pictures and people will be happy to answer your questions.

juliegeraci · May 14, 2008

I would post this under cosmetic surgery. You'll get a lot more of a response there. I had a Tummy Tuck for $11600 and a thigh lift for $8500.

dawnie1856 · May 15, 2008

I had a panniluctomy tuesday and that did the trick for me.. my insurance covered it

Leslee · May 15, 2008

How much weight did you lose from the removal of skin?

May 16, 2008

Thanks, i am still trying to get the hang of this site and locate things. i did see now, a lot of posts about this. Pannectomy and your insurance covered it? I assume that is where they basically remove the panis (apron)? WOW, i am surprised they covered it, did you have to list a medical reason?

Thanks Babes!:thumbup:

dawnie1856 · May 16, 2008

The doctor took off about 5 lbs of excess skin. He pulled down the skin from above the belly button but didnt tighten any muscles like a Tummy Tuck would. I still have the same beautiful effects as if he did tighten the muscles as in a "tummy tuck" . My lap band scar from the port is now down next to my new belly button as before it was right under my rib cage... I had a breakdown of the skin or "rash" that just wouldnt stay away. I do alot of standing and sitting and the band around my pants would rub against my waist until it became sore and raw.. thas how my insurance covered the panni..

salsa1877 · May 16, 2008

I am having an extended TT with a vertical incision. I think if my skin was rotting my insurance would still deny me! So I am a self pay. 9580$ but my surgery is quite extensive...so I am alright with the amount that she is charging. The surgery is scheduled to take 6 hours because of the amount of skin they are removing. Doc said she anticipates 10-15 pounds. Yep...that's a lot of flab!