Panniculectomy and Abdominoplasty Information - Brigham and Women's Hospital

Simon Talbot, MD discusses panniculectomy and abdominoplasty procedures performed at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Panniculectomy is a functional procedure that removes hanging fat and skin specifically from the mid to lower section of the body. An abdominoplasty – commonly known as a tummy tuck – is a cosmetic operation designed to re-contour the abdomen and tighten the abdominal muscles while removing excess overhanging tissue.