St Louis Cosmetic Surgery Recovery at Ahoy Spa

Dr. Joel Bronstein | Post Op by Ahoy Spa

PANNICULECTOMY vs. TUMMY TUCK: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? 👀

Think they’re the same surgery because both remove belly skin? Your stomach would like to file a formal complaint. 😂


The main mission? Remove the hanging apron of skin and fat.
It’s usually focused on getting rid of excess tissue that hangs over the p***c area.
Think: “This skin is no longer contributing to the group project.” ✂️

TUMMY TUCK
This goes beyond removing excess skin. The surgeon may tighten/repair separated abdominal muscles, remove excess skin, and reshape the abdominal area for a more contoured appearance.

So basically:

🩳 Panniculectomy: “Get this extra skin OFF me.”
👙 Tummy tuck: “While we’re here…let’s renovate.” 😂

And no—neither surgery is a magical weight-loss procedure. They’re body-contouring surgeries, and the right procedure depends on your anatomy, goals, and your surgeon’s evaluation.

Save this because “they both remove skin” is technically true… but VERY incomplete. 😅

Panniculectomy + Lipo | David Yonick MD, FACS | Ahoy Spa StL | 2wks Post Op |Lymphatic

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