I am almost 3 weeks post op from a Pannculectomy. All my drain tubes are out but I continue to have bleeding. What can I do ?

An abdominal pannus is the skin and fat that overhang the pubic area. A pannus can hang quite low, as you have noticed. The underlying skin crease is subject to skin irritation and infections, and the skin itself can develop chronic infections. The treatment to resolve these issues is a...

A panniculectomy is a body contouring plastic surgery procedure designed to remove loose skin from the abdomen that hangs below the waist and causes certain symptoms, some of which you have described.A panniculectomy can be covered by insurance. What requirements will be needed for this to occur...

Thank you for your question about whether age is a limiting factor for having a panniculectomy. The short answer is no, 74 is not too old to have a panniculectomy, as long as you are in good overall health. Age itself is not a barrier—it's more about your health status and whether you can s...

Postoperative routines vary among different surgeons. I generally have my patients wear a binder after panniculectomy surgery, but in certain cases I do not. The best answer to this question is going to be provided by your surgeon. Ask he or she why a binder is recommended, and what the...

To get a panniculectomy approved by insurance most insurance companies require that certain things be documented to prove medical necessity rather than a purely cosmetic reason for performing the procedure. These criteria often include documentation of a rash in the skin folds (intertrigo) that...

Yes it is very difficult for insurance companies to cover panniculectomy procedures. A panniculectomy simply means removing the apron of skin and fat that hangs over the belt line without undermining. Occasionally insurance will cover this procedure if there are medical indications such as...