How likely is it that I will need skin removal surgery after 100 lbs weight loss? I'm 18.5 years old.

Hello,  Firstly, congratulations on your weight loss. It is clear from the photos that you had lost a significant amount of weight and were in need of skin removal. A Panniculectomy is very different from a Tummy Tuck or Abdominoplasty, as many parts of those procedures are not deemed "...

If you are expressing these concerns, you need to have more frequent follow up with your surgeon for assessment and reassurance.  A panniculectomy is often a sizable operation, and it is unrealistic to judge your results at this early post operative stage.  You certainly have swelling, and t...

Hello,I am a little confused as to the question you are asking. It seems that your question is to see if you are a good candidate for surgery after losing 75-100 lbs, and your current weight is between 350-400 lbs? If that is correct, unfortunately, you are not quite a surgical candidate yet. ...

Thank you for your question. If you're planning on becoming pregnant within the next year, I would recommend waiting to have your panniculectomy or tummy tuck. Pregnancy can stretch the abdominal muscles and skin, potentially undoing the results of the surgery, so it’s usually best to wait u...

Yes, you sound like a good candidate and a pannic will usually help.  It's just a matter of seeing if Medicaid will approve it - sometimes they will and other times they won't.  If you can afford better insurance then you can make sure you get one that covers pannics.  Otherwise...

Thank you for your question, and congratulations on your weight loss progress so far! Yes, it is possible to undergo a panniculectomy while still overweight, especially if you're experiencing issues like back pain and rashes due to the apron belly. A panniculectomy can provide relief by removing...