Can minors get excess skin removal surgery?

Thank you for your question regarding whether minors can get excess skin removal surgery. The answer is yes; minors can get excess skin removal surgery. You would need consent from your parents or legal guardian because you are under 18. Otherwise, you can have these procedures. Often skin removal surgeries are done for underage patients after they have lost a significant amount of weight. In my opinion, you are a perfect candidate for these procedures. Specifically, I would suggest the tummy tuck, thigh lift, brachioplasty, and mastopexy. Therefore, since you are under 18 years old, you can undergo these procedures if you get parental or legal guardian consent. Please seek an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon.

Minors are often great candidates for body sculpturing to remove fat disproportion. You will require an approval from your parent or guardian until you reach 18.Best, Dr. Karamanoukian

Yes, this is certainly something you can have done but it will require parental consent. I advise seeking a consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who has extensive experience with body lifts to discuss your situation.

Great work on the weight loss! 180lbs is quite an accomplishment. After that degree of weight loss there is no question that you would benefit from skin tightening procedures. You will need the consent of your parents for the procedures, but there is no medical reason to stop you from having surgery. Good luck!

Yes, as long as your parent provides consent. You must be at a stable weight for 6 months to a year. The recovery requires at least a few weeks, so try to schedule your surgery when you are on summer/christmas break from school.

Your age is relevant only because as a minor, you need parental consent.  If your weight is now constant and your health is good, you are a good candidate.  Congratulations on your weight loss.  Hope this helps.Dr. Mosharrafa

Yes, you most definitely can have that surgery, but you will need your parents cooperation and approval. See a couple of consultants for some ideas on what can be accomplished. And BTW... way to go!