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 .
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August 23, 2016
Answer: Panniculectomy, what causes you to qualify.
You are a good candidate for liposuction of your mons. I do this with every tummy tuck when it is required. It does not appear to me that your mons was liposuctioned with your surgery. Revision of your belly button and the point on the side can be done as well. Look for a board certified p...
Thank you for your question regarding whether a panniculectomy will require you to have a C-section in future pregnancies. The short answer is no, a panniculectomy does not automatically mean you’ll need to have a C-section if you become pregnant again.
A panniculectomy is a procedure that r...
Thank you for asking about your panniculectomy and tummy tuck.Congratulations on your weight loss and keeping it off! A great achievement.Your tummy tuck will include the panniculectomy - they are done at the same time.Every policy is different but many insurers now exclude bariatric plastic...
