I'm a 28 year old male current weight around 380 (2+ yrs). My heaviest weight was well over 600 lbs. My quality of life is being greatly affected by a 8-10 inch section of fat hanging off my midsection. It interferes with my work, the gym, my physical health, and my mental health. I deal with BAD heat rashes and blisters all the time that get infected and make it painful to even get out of bed in the mornings. The mental side of it has been equally as hard for me. What are my options?
August 30, 2021
Answer: Surgery after weight loss At your height and weight (BMI), the safest thing would be to perform a panniculectomy where we remove the hanging skin you are complaining about. Based on what you're saying, you meet criteria for insurance purposes but have to check with your specific plan if you have coverage. We have patients who travel to see us all the times for weight loss procedures, so I am happy to do a virtual consultation if you are interested.
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August 30, 2021
Answer: Surgery after weight loss At your height and weight (BMI), the safest thing would be to perform a panniculectomy where we remove the hanging skin you are complaining about. Based on what you're saying, you meet criteria for insurance purposes but have to check with your specific plan if you have coverage. We have patients who travel to see us all the times for weight loss procedures, so I am happy to do a virtual consultation if you are interested.
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August 27, 2021
Answer: Plus Size Tummy Tuck is not the best option for large size patients.Optimal results will come if you lose large amount of weight, before getting the tummy tuck.This can be achieved by Bariatric Surgery, like Gastric Sleeve. After about a year you can get a tummy tuck with much better results and with less chance of complications.Alternatively you can look into just getting a "Panniculectomy" which is removal of the apron...
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August 27, 2021
Answer: Plus Size Tummy Tuck is not the best option for large size patients.Optimal results will come if you lose large amount of weight, before getting the tummy tuck.This can be achieved by Bariatric Surgery, like Gastric Sleeve. After about a year you can get a tummy tuck with much better results and with less chance of complications.Alternatively you can look into just getting a "Panniculectomy" which is removal of the apron...
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