5'3, highest weight 319, after pregnancy and weight loss, i've been stable at 220 lbs - stubbornly for the past 11 months. I walk 5 miles on a daily basis & Power 90 which got me to 220 lbs w/out surgery. I've got the apron of skin/fat hanging over my hips/public area. I have a consult scheduled locally but i'm worried my BMI is still too high (38) to have a successful consult resulting in having either surgery scheduled. I'd just like to stop the slapping of skin when I walk & feel better.
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August 27, 2014
Answer: I have a consult scheduled - panniculectomy or full tummy tuck needed?
Compression therapy underneath a body garment may be a possible evacuation of the hematoma / seroma. You may need your board certified plastic surgeon to physically remove the seroma/hematoma via syringe extraction. I recommend you see your surgeon as soon as possible.
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help! A panniculectomy is an excellent method for removing the excess
skin and soft tissue of the lower abdomen (abdominal panniculus), often
caused by weight loss. It is mainly performed to ameliorate symptoms
caused by the...
Thank you for your question. A panniculectomy removes the excess skin and fat from the pubic area to below the belly button. The belly button is not removed but will be positioned lower on the abdomen since the skin is pulled down. There is a big difference btw the amount of...