Panniculectomy, what causes you to qualify.

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I'm 40 years old, I've had 4 full term Pregnancies ( fairly large babies) 3 csections. I now have a large saggy flap that has no feeling in it which I have cut and caught in the zipper .. I'm interested having it surgically removed and I'm curious to what the medical requirements are.. I weigh 250 and I do not have health problems beyond asthma ...And what the average recovery time would be .

Vincent D. Lepore, MD (retired) · Answer

In most cases, health insurance companies will not consider a panniculectomy a medically necessary procedure and therefore will not cover the expense.  However, if the pannus is causing a wound to form they may cover part of the cost of the surgery.  I would also suggest that you try to get your weight down prior to any surgery.  If you can get your BMI below 30, this will decrease the risks associated with the procedure and improve your results, as well.  Recovery time can vary but expect it to take approximately 6 to 12 weeks for full recovery.  Best wishes, Dr. Lepore.

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