A panniculectomy is a surgical procedure performed in order to remove excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen. This tissue is referred to as the pannus, or fatty apron. The procedure removes this hanging tissue, which otherwise can cause skin rashes or infection (panniculitis), replacing it...
Body contouring surgery involves the administration of large IV fluid volumes, blood loss, and inpatient hospitalization. As such, the recovery times for body contouring procedures are generally in the one month range with a two to three day hospital stay. While walking is encouraged during...
Most insurance companies will cover a panniculectomy if there are medical reasons such as skin irritation, excessive skin hanging, etc. The only way to know is to have your plastic surgeon evaluate your skin condition and to call your insurance agent for more details. I have assisted patients...