Stoker Plastic Surgery: David Stoker, MD
4640 Admiralty Way #1000
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Phone: (310) 300-1779
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
A panniculectomy in Los Angeles is a modified tummy tuck that focuses on the lower abdomen. The most common candidates for this procedure have a large amount of skin hanging from the lower abdomen, typically following weight loss. The panniculectomy is designed to improve only the lower abdomen. It removes problematic folds of skin while reducing risks and recovery for overweight patients.
I’m happy to meet with patients in Los Angeles considering panniculectomy. Simply request a consultation online or call our office at (310) 300-1779.
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In a panniculectomy, I remove the hanging skin and fat from the lower abdomen with a wedge resection. I do not undermine the remaining skin as I would in the typical abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). I also do not tighten the muscles. I then bring the edges of fat and skin together with a layered closure. The advantage of not undermining is that the procedure is smaller and potential problems are fewer. The disadvantage is that there’s minimal improvement to the central and upper abdomen.
Abdominoplasty, including panniculectomy, is one of the most common types of procedure I perform. Having completed hundreds of these operations, I have refined my techniques to obtain beautiful results for my patients. The abdominoplasty and panniculectomy procedures are among my favorite operations because of the dramatic improvements I’m able to achieve for my patients.
Sharing my techniques with other plastic surgeons has been a rewarding part of my practice and writing about my procedures has helped me to become better myself. I have authored multiple plastic surgery textbook chapters on state-of-the-art body contouring procedures and safety. By teaching other surgeons I inevitably learn more as well. As a course instructor for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, I have covered these topics for years in my semi-annual lectures. Each of these activities helps to keep me on the leading edge of body contouring surgery.
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| He’s published extensive clinical research exploring the safety of combined surgical procedures. |
| He regularly leads courses on body contouring for both The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons® (ASPS). |
| He is frequently featured in the media such as The New York Times, The Learning Channel, and the Dr. Phil show. |
| He was the plastic surgeon for all patients in the first three seasons of ABC television’s “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition.” |
| He served as the plastic surgeon and consultant for NBC television’s hit “The Biggest Loser.” |
The best candidates for a panniculectomy include those that have:
Most patients take at least one week off from work following a panniculectomy. Patients should begin walking within hours of surgery, but full exercise should not be resumed for approximately 6 weeks.
Possible risks for a panniculectomy include seroma (fluid collection), delayed wound healing, bleeding, infection or venous blood clots. Each of these complications may be treated effectively with prompt medical care.
Discover how an abdominal panniculectomy can change your life after significant weight loss. Request a consultation online or call us at (310) 300-1779.
