Loose skin can follow ageing, pregnancy or a large change in body weight. Exercise, diet and skin care can improve muscle tone and skin quality, but they cannot remove a significant amount of excess skin. When loose skin causes discomfort, chafing or difficulty with clothing, surgical removal may be discussed.
Which procedures are used?
The operation is chosen according to the area and the amount of excess skin:
- Abdomen: tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) removes excess skin and fat and can repair separated abdominal muscles.
- Upper arms: arm lift (brachioplasty) removes loose skin on the inner arm.
- Thighs: thigh lift removes excess skin, usually on the inner thigh.
- Breasts: breast lift, with or without implants, when volume has been lost.
- Face and neck: face lift and neck lift.
After major weight loss several areas are often affected. In that case the procedures are usually planned in stages; see post-bariatric surgery.
Who is a suitable candidate?
The best time is when body weight has been stable for several months, general health allows surgery, and expectations are realistic. Smoking, uncontrolled diabetes and planned pregnancy are reasons to postpone. Every skin removal leaves a scar; the aim is to place it where clothing can hide it.
Recovery
Most procedures are performed under general anaesthesia. Swelling, bruising and tightness are expected in the first weeks. A compression garment is usually worn, heavy lifting is avoided for some weeks, and scars mature over months. Recovery time differs with the area treated and with each person.
What affects the price in 2026?
The fee depends on the number of areas, the operation time, whether procedures are combined, the anaesthesia and hospital stay required, and follow-up care. A reliable fee can only be given after examination, so we do not publish fixed prices.
Every surgery carries risks, and results vary from person to person. To discuss your situation, contact the clinic for a personal consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Can exercise or skin care remove loose skin?
They can improve muscle tone and skin quality, but they cannot remove a significant amount of excess skin.
Which operation is used for which area?
A tummy tuck for the abdomen, an arm lift for the upper arms, a thigh lift for the thighs, a breast lift for the breasts, and a face lift and neck lift for the face and neck.
When is the best time for surgery?
When body weight has been stable for several months, general health allows surgery and expectations are realistic.
When should surgery be postponed?
Smoking, uncontrolled diabetes and a planned pregnancy are reasons to postpone.
Will there be scars?
Every skin removal leaves a scar. The aim is to place it where clothing can hide it, and scars mature over months.
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