I weight 260lbs, want to lose 100lbs. I've been overweight my whole life and I am 18.5 years old. I need to know if it is likely that I will have excess skin, just so I can start saving up for a removal surgery. Thanks!
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March 6, 2017
Answer: How likely is it that I will need skin removal surgery after 100 lbs weight loss?
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. ...