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I Have a Lot of Skin to Be Removed, Can You Help Me? It Causes Yeast Infections.

asked 9 months ago by lisa.mat in Fort Smith, AR
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: excess skin

in the last 10 years I have gained and lost weight, had two major surgeries. I have managed to keep 45 pounds off and now I have all this excess skin which causes yeast infections. I am on welfare and trying to finish my schooling. Can somone help me with the skin removal.

3 answers to I Have a Lot of Skin to Be Removed, Can You Help Me? It Causes Yeast Infections.

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Skin excision after weight loss

Congratulations on what you've accomplished with weight loss- keep up the good work! Yes you are an excellent candidate for a panniculectomy or abdominoplasty procedure. As I'm sure you are aware, this is a major procedure should be done at a time when you have ample recovery and support system (friends and family) available. This procedure will likely really help with the recurrent fungal infections. Patients who are about to undergo tummy tuck... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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I Have a Lot of Skin to Be Removed, Can You Help Me? It Causes Yeast Infections.

First lose weight again than seek a Tummy Tuck operation from a boarded PS in your area. As for "FREE" surgery I doubt that you will find this due to the costs of equipment and supplies and medications. But best of luck.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Excess skin

You can try one of the major universities, where the residents may do the surgery . for the time being to prevent fungal infection 1: shower with surgical soap, like betadine twice daily. 2: keep the area under the skin fold dry and clean. 3: you may need a course of anti fungal pills for three days, one pill a day 3: you can use T_ GELL shampoo and use it on the abdomen, keep it for three minutes and then rinse it. It can rid you of the fungal infection with the above... more
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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