How much does the extra skin weigh? (photos)

Good Morning!Looking at your photos you would be a great candidate for an abdomnoplasty, and your question about skin weight is a common one.  People are always so suprised when I tell them how much the skin excised weighs because it does not sound like very much- I would estimate yours being about 3 pounds.  Please remember however that losing three pounds in one isolated spot is a lot different than losing three pounds over the entire body- it is a much more drastic change.  Also remember that if you are seeing a surgeon that does liposuction with the abdominoplasty you will be losing weight by fat loss as well.I hope this helps

The extra skin does not usually weigh that much.  It typically weighs between 3 and 8 pounds.  Of course some patients have larger pieces of skin removed, but on average, I would guess you would have a 3 pound piece of skin removed.

While the excess skin and fat removed may only weigh a few pounds, it will look as though you have lost much more.  Even measurements can be deceiving, so I rarely tell patients what their new dress size will be.The best way to judge the way you might look is to look at other photos of patients who look like you !BestDr L