Miscellaneous

Q:

When having a belt lipectomy done, would that not cover what would be done during a panniculectomy?

A:

A panniculectomy is removal of the pannus which is the central lower porton of the abdominal skin and fat. This is often covered by insurance due to hygiene issues. A belt lipectomy is removal of skin and fat 360 degrees around the lower abdomen and back like a belt. This is often performed after massive weight loss and is not typically covered by insurance.

Answered by: Mark A. Codner, M.D.
Atlanta, GA

Submit a Question

Submit your question below about any cosmetic procedure to be considered for posting with an answer from one of our board-certified plastic surgeons.

If your question is about the cost of a procedure, click here (PDF). For referral to a qualified surgeon in your area, see find a surgeon or call 1.888.ASAPS.11 (1.888.272.7711).

All fields are required.

Submit your question here.

ASAPS Statistics: National Average for Surgeon Fees Per Procedure

Click here to download Surgeon Fees document (PDF). To save to your PC, right click on the link and select 'save target as' or 'save link as'.

You will need the Adobe Acrobate Reader plug-in to view some of these documents.

Note: ASAPS cannot give advice about specific medical problems nor should answers provided by responding surgeons be substituted for a personal medical/surgical consultation. Sorry we can't answer all questions. We try to select questions that have the widest general interest.

Copyright © 2009 ASAPS. All Rights Reserved. Powered by Guide Productions