Excess hanging skin can be a troubling problem for patients who have lost a significant amount of weight.
Extreme weight loss can leave you with a plethora of different emotions. On one hand, you have finally succeeded after a lifetime of “start tomorrow” and yo-yo diets. On the other hand, you are now left with all of this excess skin preventing you from being that size you dreamed of, serving as a constant reminder of your weight loss journey. It seems unfair that you’ve worked so hard and still can’t achieve the body you’ve always wanted and fought tirelessly to achieve.
Unfortunately, there is no magic cream, red light, or non-invasive procedure out there that will cause the skin to retract enough to give you the body you’ve envisioned.
Whether after bariatric surgery (gastric bypass or lap band surgery) or following a successful diet and exercise program, the loose skin of the abdomen, arms, back, buttocks, face, thighs and breasts can detract from the overall result of the weight loss.
Some patients report that they still feel “fat” despite reaching their goal weight and a few even feel that they looked better when they were overweight.
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The good news, is that there are a number of surgical procedures that will address that excess skin. Surgical excision is the only way to get rid of moderate/severe excess skin.
Dr. Peters can remove excess skin to reshape the patient's body and allow the thin person underneath to shine through, using procedures such as
- Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
- Arm Lift
- Lower Body Lift
- Upper Body Lift
- Thigh Lift
- Breast Lift
- Facelift
These procedures are typically performed when the patient is at or near their goal weight, and their weight has been stable for several months.
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-C.Z. More Testimonials
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