I weigh 215 pounds but am only 5 foot - will I be able to have a panniculectomy?

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I have been dieting forever and I weigh 215 but I am only 5 foot. I use to be well above 400 pounds. Anyway I have actual fat not skin that will never go away in the apron area. Would I be able to get that removed? I have a very bad back and cannot stand or walk straight up. Also have a lot of infections under the fat. Please help Thank you Kathy

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

A panniculectomy will remove the apron of fat that hangs below the level of the hips.  You will need to be evaluated by a surgeon and approved by your insurance in order to have the procedure.  You may want to consider a full tummy tuck once you have reached your goal weight which will not only address excess skin and fat but will also correct abdominal wall laxity.

I weigh 215 pounds but am only 5 foot - will I be able to have a panniculectomy?

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