What can be done to close the holes, surgery or just time? My surgeon said that I wasn't eating enough calories or getting enough protein. And now I'm eating 2500-3000 calories and drinking boost, various othe high protein shakes, eating eggs and lean meats, but I'm not sure if something can be done aside from the wet to dry dressing to fix the holes in my stomach whether by my doctor or by myself with my diet. Also, what expectations am I looking at in regards to time it takes to fully heal or close.
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September 15, 2014
Answer: I have two holes develop 2.5 weeks after my panniculectomy. Why?
Yes it is safe to perform both procedures at the same time if planned and executed properly and if you are a good candidate for such a procedure. Your next step is to schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your particular case.
Hello! Thank you for your question! I hope that these answers help! A panniculectomy is an excellent method for removing the excess skin and soft tissue of the lower abdomen (abdominal panniculus), often caused by weight loss. It is mainly performed to ameliorate symptoms caused by the abdominal...
A panniculectomy is a surgical procedure performed in order to remove excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen. This tissue is referred to as the pannus, or fatty apron. The procedure removes this hanging tissue, which otherwise can cause skin rashes or infection (panniculitis), replacing it...
