Simon G Talbot, MD
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Panniculectomy
​What to expext

A panniculectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the excess "apron" of skin and fat from the lower abdomen. 

The procedure is performed through a horizontal incision from hip-to-hip. Excess tissue  is removed from the lower abdomen. There is no contouring of the upper abdomen in a panniculectomy. Unlike an abdominoplasty or "tummy tuck", the appearance of the upper abdomen does not change in a panniculectomy. 

Two drains will be placed, one at either side of the abdomen. The drains are usually removed between 1 and 3 weeks after surgery. You will remain in an abdominal binder for 3 months after surgery.

This procedure can sometimes be covered by insurance if medically necessary. Each insurance company has a set of guidelines that often includes (but is not limited to):
  • 75-100 pound weight loss with stable weight for 3-6 months
  • Pannus (lower skin fold) hanging below the level of the pubis causing a functional impairment
  • Documented chronic rash beneath the skin fold requiring medical therapy
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Before
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Removal of pannus
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After
For more information, download: panniculectomy.docx
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    • Dr. Talbot >
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    • Hand Surgery >
      • Nerve Compression Syndromes
      • DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis
      • Dupuytren's Disease
      • Trigger Finger
      • Ganglion Cyst
      • Basic Guidelines After Surgery
    • Body Contouring >
      • Abdominoplasty
      • Panniculectomy
      • Mastopexy
      • Breast Reduction
      • Brachioplasty
      • Thigh Lift
      • Gynecomastia
  • Documents
  • Research