Loose Skin on Abdomen, Thighs and Arms
asked 1 year ago by 4540anon in Chicago, IL
Latest answer by Aaron Stone, MD
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Tags: abdomen, arms, thighs, weight loss, loose, skin
I've lost 117 lbs and have loose skin on my abdomen area, thighs and arms. No matter how much I work out, I'm not seeing much success. Also, can work be done on all three areas at the same time? Best Regards,
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Surgery after massive weight loss for excess abdominal, thigh and arm skin
Given that amount of weight loss it is likely you would need a belt lipectomy (an abdominoplasty tummy tuck that is extended around the back and is designed to be hidden by a bikini type brief). It was one of the most dramatic procedures we do in plastic surgery in terms of the degree of difference before and after surgery. Consequently it has the greatest physiologic impact on the patient as well. Therefore I take 1 to 2 months to prepare these patients for surgery.
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Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon