Can I just pay to have the abdomen muscles tightened? Getting fleur de lis panniculectomy and insurance is covering it. (photos)

Thank you for your question, and congratulations on your 170-pound weight loss! I understand how frustrating the excess skin can be, but I generally recommend that patients wait until they have maintained a steady weight for at least 3 months before considering excess skin removal surgeries like...

Hi. Not  at all, the removal of the drain will not cause any bleeding, is easy and painless. International Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)

Hi. Most of us PS are trained for this procedure. Look for a high skilled and experienced board certified PS, and ask him about his experience in this kind of procedures.In my 26 years of practice I had performed this procedures multiple times. International Member of the American Society of P...

Thank you for your question.  In general I recommend at least waiting a week or two to go back to work.  You will likely still be sore, but getting back into routine is a great way to speed recovery.  The first week you still may need narcotic pain killers, and that can...

Hello Cherish-  This is an excellent question and one that our office receives often. Sadly, most insurance companies do not cover the panniculectomy unless you have a substantial amount of skin hanging well below "the pubis." What this means is that the fold of abdominal skin is covering your ...

Thank you for your question! I suggest you seek a board certifed plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns.  Best of luck!Dr Dhaval Patel Double Board Certifed  Plastic Surgeon Chicago Hoffman Estates Oakbrook Orland Park