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How safe are body contouring surgeries for removal of excess skin after weight loss?

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Hi, I hope you are doing well! I am wondering how safe are body contouring/body lift surgeries for removing excess skin from weight loss? I am 24 years old and was obese for most of my childhood. I have lost over 140 lbs and am in great health now. I think some areas could be tighter because of the weight loss but the excess skin is not severe. How safe are these procedures? And if there are multiple areas of concern, what is the best way to split up the areas in a few surgeries? Thank you!

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