When having a panniculectomy, what affect if any does it have on the pubic area? I have a huge pannus as well as my pubic area being very large and would like to know if the panniculectomy will have any affect on it.
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Body contouring surgery involves the administration of large IV fluid volumes, blood loss, and inpatient hospitalization. As such, the recovery times for body contouring procedures are generally in the one month range with a two to three day hospital stay. While walking is encouraged during...
Most insurance companies will cover a panniculectomy if there are medical reasons such as skin irritation, excessive skin hanging, etc. The only way to know is to have your plastic surgeon evaluate your skin condition and to call your insurance agent for more details. I have assisted patients...
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...