Excess skin left behind after significant weight loss can affect even more than how you look.
After significant weight loss, an overhanging apron of excess skin, known as a pannus, can remain across the lower abdomen, causing discomfort, irritation, and hygiene difficulties that go well beyond appearance. Because our team includes board-certified/eligible surgeons experienced in post-weight-loss body procedures, we approach every panniculectomy in Jackson, MS, with attention to both your physical comfort and the surgical precision this procedure calls for.
A panniculectomy is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and tissue hanging over the lower abdomen, most often following significant weight loss. Unlike a tummy tuck, a panniculectomy focuses specifically on removing this excess tissue and does not typically include tightening the underlying abdominal muscles, though the two procedures are sometimes combined.
A panniculectomy in Flowood, MS, is a good option for patients dealing with physical discomfort, irritation, or hygiene difficulties caused by excess overhanging abdominal skin, often following significant weight loss. During your consultation, we'll evaluate the affected area and your overall health to determine whether a panniculectomy alone, or combined with a tummy tuck, is the right approach.
We evaluate the extent of excess tissue and discuss the physical symptoms you're experiencing.
We determine whether a panniculectomy alone or combined with a tummy tuck is the right approach for your anatomy.
Surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia and takes one to three hours, depending on the extent of tissue involved.
You'll experience swelling and restricted mobility in the days following surgery, with initial improvement over the first one to two weeks.
A panniculectomy in Jackson and Flowood, MS, is often as much about relief as it is about appearance, and it deserves a team that treats both seriously.
A panniculectomy removes excess overhanging skin without tightening the abdominal muscles, while a tummy tuck includes muscle tightening as part of the procedure. The two procedures can sometimes be combined.
A panniculectomy may be covered when excess skin causes documented physical symptoms, such as rashes or infections. We can help you understand what may apply to your specific situation.
Incisions are typically placed low on the abdomen, and scars generally fade significantly over time. However, some visibility is expected given the extent of tissue removed.
Most patients return to work within two to three weeks, with a gradual return to exercise and strenuous activity over the following weeks.
Yes. Many patients combine the two procedures to address both excess skin and abdominal muscle separation in a single surgery.
Significant weight changes can affect your results. We recommend maintaining a stable weight to help preserve your outcome.
Yes. We offer financing options for patients interested in learning more. Ask our team during your consultation for details.
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