After significant weight loss, it's common to be left with loose or sagging skin that doesn’t respond to diet or exercise. If this excess skin is affecting your comfort, mobility, or confidence, you might consider surgical removal as a solution.

There are several procedures designed to address different areas of the body, including tummy tucks, arm lifts, thigh lifts, breast uplifts, liposuction, and chest reductions. These surgeries not only remove excess skin but can also eliminate stubborn fat deposits, helping to contour and reshape your body for a smoother, more toned appearance.

The type of surgery required to remove excess skin depends on the specific area of your body being treated. Once skin has stretched beyond its ability to retract naturally, it cannot be tightened through diet or exercise alone and surgical intervention becomes necessary.

These procedures are performed under general anaesthetic and typically involve an overnight hospital stay.

Yes, certain procedures can be safely combined in a single operation. Common pairings include breast and abdominal surgeries, or arm and thigh lifts, as these areas complement each other well in terms of surgical technique and recovery.

Opting for a combination procedure offers several benefits as you’ll only require one anaesthetic, one hospital stay, and a single recovery period. However, your Surgeon will prioritise your safety above all else. Typically, you’ll be advised to limit your surgery to one or two additional procedures alongside your primary treatment to ensure optimal outcomes and minimise risk.

The cost of excess skin removal surgery varies depending on your individual needs and the specific procedures involved. Since every body and treatment plan is unique, your surgeon will provide a detailed breakdown of recommended procedures and associated costs during your consultation.

It's important you take your time to recover, as the final shape of your body may take months to settle. We advise everybody not to do any strenuous lifting for six weeks post-surgery, but you may be able to drive after one to two weeks if you can safely do an emergency stop. Please check with your insurance company.

Our ward staff will call you after a couple of days, to make sure you're recovering well. You'll have a telephone consultation with our specialist nurse about a week after surgery. One week after surgery, we'll invite you for a wound check to remove any dressings. At four to six weeks, you'll see the Consultant and we'll give you a number to call if you have any issues. Six months after your surgery, we'll contact you again to see how you're getting on.

Every operation carries some risk, which your Consultant or specialist nurse will discuss with you during your consultations.

The smaller you are, the better result you should get from the surgery. Ideally, your BMI should be above 19 but less than 30. You will need to be at a stable goal weight for at least six months before surgery.