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Thank you for your question and congratulations on your weight loss after surgery! Unfortunately the hanging apron of skin that can develop with this degree of weight loss can be debilitating for patients. Depending on an in-person examination as well as a review of your current medical condition you may be a candidate for removal through either a panniculectomy or tummy-tuck procedure. I would recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation, they can offer you the best treatment options.
The excessive tissue that you have can be treated with a body contouring procedure to remove the excess. This would help with the rash and most likely help with your back pain as well. It would require a formal consultation to make sure you were an appropriate candidate. Good luck.
Necrotizing fasciitis is a major complication, if this is truly what you have. Wound cultures are essential to define the bacterial types, and thus determine the appropriate antibiotic and wound therapy. Vital signs such as temp, blood pressure, ,etc is of course important, but the WBC and c...
Thanks for your question. It is difficult to give an exact answer as every patient is different and every operation is different. However, in general, a tummy tuck is typically less painful as the abdominal cavity itself is not entered. An overnight stay in the hospital (or private...
Any questions you have regarding use of prescription medications post surgery, should be directed to your board certified plastic surgeon.Thank you for your question and happy healing!Melinda Lacerna, MD FACS