Would it affect results if no garment of compression was worn until drains are removed after panniculectemy?

Thank you for your question. Typically, if the wound is clean, the only thing that a direct suture closure will do is get rid of the problem area faster - and close the wound. Packing the wound or using a wound VAC is another way to help a surgical area heal from the inside out. Ideally, the...

It is very typical to have swelling in the mons this early after panniculectomy. Swelling can take up to 6 months to resolve. I would however, have close follow up with your surgeon to make sure you do not develop a seroma that could be contributing to the swelling and may need early...

It appears you have an area of separation with some exudate that will require debridement and wound care to get it to heal. It is not uncommon for panniculectomies to have some problems healing. I would return to your surgeon for more aggressive wound care. 

Each insurance plan coverage is different. The best way to approach this is to first call your insurance company and make sure you policy doesn't have an exclusion for panniculectomy. If they don't, then you you should see and in-network plastic surgeon that your company recomends. Once the...

You should see your GP and ask for a referral to plastic surgeons in your area. You can then contact the different offices and they will be able to answer this question for you

The problem you have with removing the skin at the same time is that you will have a longer scar than just a C-section scar.  Also, by doing it at the same time, you will probably still have a little bit of loose skin after a few month when uterus has gone back down to normal size and you...