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I had a panniculectomy 3 weeks ago. My main area of swelling has been in my mons area. What is the best thing I can do for this?

mistymooredDec 2, 2015

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Dr. Thomas Trey Sands, MD
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Answered on Dec 3, 2015
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John L. Burns Jr., MD

It would depend on your Insurance Plan.  You will need a letter of medical necessity from your surgeon which will be submitted to your insurance company.  

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Rigo J. Mendoza, MD

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...

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J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS

Thank you for your question regarding when it is safe to resume sexual activities after a panniculectomy. It’s great to hear that you haven’t had any complications or pain. In general, most plastic surgeons recommend waiting at least 4 to 6 weeks after a panniculectomy before resuming sexual act...

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