I am female 40 year old and I had bariatric surgery December 6, 2019 I am now 5’2 160 and I have loose hanging skin that keeps getting rashes underneath. I have trouble exercising because the extra skin gets in the way and it feels like my back is hurting all the time especially when I exercise. Will Tricare pay for a panniculectomy or even abdominalplasty for urinary incontinence?
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Thank you for your question and photos.you need a full tummy tuck.
A tummy tuck can remove loose, excess skin and fat, and tighten weak fascia. A tummy tuck can also remove stretch marks and excess skin in the lower abdomen below the bellybutton. However, a tummy tuck won't correct stretch marks...
Hi,
Thank you for the question.
Based on your photos, it does appear that you have a small bulge in your upper abdomen. That may be related to internal stitches separating or hernia bulge.
I would recommend an in person evaluation by your Plastic Surgeon to evaluate your abdomen further and...
I have never operated on a aerialist! I have operated on many athletes though and universally they felt their core strength improve with muscle repair during a TT. I think your flexibility would slowly return to normal (about 3-6months). Best Wishes!!
