I am scheduled to undergo surgery that includes a panniculectomy, hernia repair, and diastasis recti muscle repair. I am curious if the end results will be similar to those of a tummy tuck. Additionally, would you recommend wearing a binder or a faja (compression garment) after this type of procedure? Thank you for your guidance.
An abdominoplasty refers to any procedure that alters the belly button, while a panniculectomy, including a "mini" abdominoplasty, leaves the belly button untouched.
Hi, Thank you for your question. A panniculectomy involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the abdomen. When combined with muscle diastasis repair, the procedure is referred to as a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty. So, your description of the procedure would be a tummy tuck along with a hernia repair. As for the need for an abdominal binder, the recommendation may vary among doctors. In my practice, I typically advise my tummy tuck patients to wear an abdominal binder following surgery. I suggest following the recommendations of your board-certified plastic surgeon. Best of luck with your surgery.
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