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Thank you for your question regarding whether there is a body sling or device to help lift and support an abdominal pannus. While there isn’t a specific body sling designed for this, there are a few non-surgical options that may provide some relief:Abdominal Binders: Wide elastic bands that wrap around the abdomen and provide support. These can help lift the pannus, reduce discomfort, and minimize friction.Compression Garments: These garments provide firm support and can help redistribute the weight of the pannus, offering relief from the pulling sensation.Custom Medical Devices: In some cases, custom-made devices can be created to fit specific needs and provide more personalized support. Consulting with a physical therapist or occupational therapist may help in finding or designing the right solution.In addition, even though you're 80 years old, you may still be a candidate for a panniculectomy to permanently remove the excess skin and fat. We’ve successfully performed panniculectomies on patients your age. The key is ensuring that you're healthy enough for surgery, which involves running a series of health tests like chest X-rays, EKGs, and blood work to assess your overall fitness for the procedure. If you are in good health, surgery may provide a long-term solution and improve your quality of life.I recommend discussing both surgical and non-surgical options with your doctor to determine the best course of action.Sincerely,Dr. Katzen
Thank you for your question. Unfortunately outside of looking for a compression garment that can help support some of your extra abdominal skin, there are no body slings that will lift the pannus. Only surgery can permanently remove this apron of excess fat and skin.
Thanks for your question. Drains for a panniculectomy are typically placed between the skin/subcutaneous fat flap that was raised during your surgery and your abdominal wall. When placed in this space, drains helps to minimize fluid collecting in this space and facilitates healing of...
Unfortunately insurance rarely pays for these procedures. I usually have patients such as your self use CareCredit and I submit an insurance bill for them. If insurance pays, Nehru can pay off the CareCredit loan and hopefully will have only made 2-3 payments while waiting for insurance to pay...
Thank you for your question. Without seeing your before pictures, it's difficult to tell how much skin excess you had, and what surgery may have been the most appropriate. It appears as though you still have excess skin in your mid-abdomen, and excess skin and fat in your mid and lower abdomen....
Thank your for your question. The answer is yes- it will absolutely affect your recovery, and quite possibly your final results, if you do not wear your compression garment until after the drains are removed. The purpose of a compression garment is to prevent swelling. If you don't wear it, your...
Thank you for your question. Typically, if the wound is clean, the only thing that a direct suture closure will do is get rid of the problem area faster - and close the wound. Packing the wound or using a wound VAC is another way to help a surgical area heal from the inside out. Ideally, the...
It is very typical to have swelling in the mons this early after panniculectomy. Swelling can take up to 6 months to resolve. I would however, have close follow up with your surgeon to make sure you do not develop a seroma that could be contributing to the swelling and may need early...
