What to Know About Excess Skin Removal After Weight Loss

If you’ve recently lost a lot of weight, you might be dealing with extra skin that’s holding you back from fully enjoying your results. It can make it harder to find clothes that fit, feel comfortable, or move the way you want. The good news is that you don’t have to live with it forever.

Dr. Michael Chiaramonte and Dr. Joelle Costeloe are both board-certified plastic surgeons at Bella Cosmetic Surgery in National Harbor, Maryland. They specialize in skin removal procedures to help you finally feel more confident and free in your body.

Why Excess Skin Happens

When you lose a large amount of weight, your skin doesn’t always shrink back to match your new shape. This often leaves you with loose, sagging skin, especially around the abdomen, arms, thighs, and other areas.

Beyond its impact on how your body looks, this excess skin can cause chronic chafing and irritation. It can also make it extremely difficult to do physical activities or find clothes that fit properly.

Procedures for Removing Excess Skin

Bella Cosmetic Surgery offers a variety of options to address excess skin, depending on your specific needs:

• Panniculectomy: This focuses on removing the apron of skin hanging below the abdomen.
• Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck): This procedure tightens abdominal muscles and removes extra skin, creating a firmer, flatter appearance.
• Body Lift: For more dramatic transformations, this procedure targets the abdomen, hips, thighs, and buttocks.
• Bella Body Lift: Dr. Chiaramonte’s specialized approach combines a tummy tuck with liposuction for more comprehensive results.
• Additional options include arm lifts, breast lifts, and thigh lifts to address other areas of concern.

What to Expect During Recovery

Recovery timelines can vary depending on the type of procedure performed, but most patients can expect to resume light activities within two weeks, with a gradual return to more strenuous routines over the following month. 

You will have some swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort, but these symptoms typically improve with time. Our team will give you aftercare instructions to promote healing.

Follow-up appointments will be scheduled to monitor your progress. 

Embrace Your New Shape With Confidence

You don’t have to let excess skin keep you from fully enjoying your weight loss. Bella Cosmetic Surgery can help. Call 301-567-6767 today to schedule your consultation. We’re located in National Harbor, MD, and serve the Washington, DC, metro area.