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Relocating the Ports

Ok so my main port is located under my left breast and the remaining in the middle of my abs. If I get a Panni or TT, where would they relocate them to? Also how dangerous is relocating them?

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Them? You only have one port. If you're talking about the other incisions, those are where they inserted tubes for gas, tools, liver lifter etc.

What's a panni?? Is it like a tummy tuck?

I generally will not relocate a port unless the patient desires a low-profile port or the bariatric surgeon has had trouble accessing it (they can flip after a lot of weight lo and from the sagging skin) Also, some patients feel that ports located under their ribs are uncomfortable;e and wish it to placed in the center, more under the breastbone.

Hope this helps !

Dr LoMonaco

www.drlomonaco.com

www.bodylifthouston.com

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When I had my TT they moved it from the belly button area up towards essentially my abs- I'm worried now it will stick out as I continue cutting fat and those abs peak out- is there somewhere else it can be relocated to, or would that just be a swap for a low profile port?

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