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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The operation is chosen according to the area and the amount of excess skin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After major weight loss several areas are often affected. In that case the procedures are usually planned in stages; see post-bariatric surgery<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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 A reliable fee can only be given after examination, so we do not publish fixed prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWho is a suitable candidate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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