Panniculectomy

This patient suffered from a lower abdominal apron of excess tissue and residual adiposity that caused skin ulcerations, rashes, and infections. She underwent a functional panniculectomy, or amputation of the lower abdominal tissues only. Overall 16.1 pounds of lower abdominal tissue was removed! Note -this was not a cosmetic operation or tummy tuck. No muscle tightening and no liposuction was performed. She is seen here 4 months postoperatively.