What Is Loose Skin Removal?

Posted on [post_date] [post_comments] [post_edit]

Loose skin and sagging skin commonly develop after patients have undergone significant weight loss. Women may often develop excess skin after pregnancy. The ageing process also causes a gradual loss of skin elasticity, wrinkling, and sagginess. People who gain weight often find the skin begins to stretch out to accommodate the extra underlying fat volume. The collagen and elastin components of the Acne & Oily Skin can be damaged with excessive skin stretching. Losing significant weight over a short period often leads to an increase in loose skin, which in some areas, particularly the lower abdomen, may result in unsightly hanging folds of skin. Once the skin has been stretched out, it does not return to its usual tightness after massive weight loss, resulting in sagging skin.

RELATED: 

Being overweight or obese results in excess fat deposits accumulating in a generalised manner across all body areas, the face, arms, size, mons pubis, chest, stomach and breasts. Losing a substantial amount of weight can lead to generalised skin laxity and excess skin in many parts of the body. In the most severe cases, these loose and redundant folds of skin can result in painful skin irritation and the development of skin infection in areas including the lower breasts, lower stomach and inner thighs. People who develop sagging skin due to significant weight loss often develop a loss of self-confidence, to increased stress, anxiety and depression.

Surgery is the most effective treatment for permanently eliminating excess skin. The type of surgical procedure planned will depend on the area where loose skin needs to be removed.

Surgical removal of loose skin

Surgical removal, also known as surgical excision, is the best way to remove excess skin. This procedure involves removing areas of loose skin with a surgical scalpel followed by stitching of the skin resulting in skin that appears tighter, firmer and smoother. Our expert plastic surgeons commonly use surgical skin excision as part of many procedures to remove sagging and excess skin. Examples of skin removal surgery include mastopexy, , abdominoplasty, thigh lift and .

RELATED:

Excess skin removed by surgical excision is only one part of a body contouring procedure. It is commonly combined with liposuction to and sculpt specific areas of the body, such as the arms, thighs, or stomach. Liposuction on its own is not an effective treatment for removing loose skin, and this is especially the case in patients in their 50s and older, as the skin gradually loses its elasticity with age.

Facelift, neck lift and brow lift

Facial rejuvenation surgery, which includes a facelift, neck lift, or brow lift, is one of the most effective treatments for sagging skin on the face and neck.

RELATED:

A procedure involves the surgeons making incisions positioned at the front part of the ear, which angles upwards along the hairline. It also consists of an incision behind the ear, which extends into the scalp region. The surgeon then gently dissects the skin away from the underlying soft tissues before repositioning the skin in the most appropriate direction to achieve tightening of the middle and lower face before surgically removing the loose skin. Facelift surgery is commonly combined with a procedure for skin tightening of the lower face, neck, and to remove jowls effectively.

The upper part of the face often develops loose and sagging skin due to the effects of and age. The brow usually begins to droop, resulting in a saggy brow and forehead. The best to get rid of a sagging brow is . The is the most common type of procedure, which does not involve the long incisions of the coronal brow lift procedure. The ideal candidates for a surgical brow lift are patients between the ages of 45 and 65 with overall good skin quality. Patients below the age of 40 may be more suitable for treatments, including and radiofrequency treatment.

RELATED:

Liposuction for fat removal

is one of the most effective procedures for removing excess body fat. It is straightforward and involves suctioning localised fat deposits that have proven impossible to remove with a sensible diet and exercise alone.

Liposuction is a very versatile procedure in that it can tackle many different body parts and is designed to produce improved body contours with a sculpted and harmonious appearance. include the , upper arms, , buttocks, , , and the .

Liposuction is in improving the appearance of loose and sagging skin. Wrinkly skin is most effectively removed with a surgical skin removal procedure such as a , , , or . Liposuction is an excellent treatment for patients with good skin elasticity and has areas of fat that have not with exercise and diet alone.

Abdominoplasty for removal of loose skin

, also known as a tummy tuck, is one of our most commonly performed cosmetic surgery at Centre for Surgery in London. Tummy tuck surgery is also one of the UK’s most popular body contouring .

Abdominoplasty involves removing loose skin from the abdomen, followed by surgical tightening of the weakened abdominal muscles, often resulting from pregnancy. The desired outcome of tummy tuck surgery is a flatter, tighter, and more contoured-looking stomach. Abdominoplasty is usually carried out in combination with to excess fat and produce a slimmer-looking waist. Liposuction combined with abdominoplasty is also known as a Brazilian tummy tuck.

People who are significantly overweight or obese are not suitable candidates for a tummy tuck, and the abdominoplasty procedure should not be viewed as a treatment for weight loss. A tummy tuck is most commonly performed in women who wish to restore their pre-pregnancy body shape. Abdominoplasty surgery may also be with a or as part of a .

If you are concerned about the appearance of excess skin or sagging skin, we would recommend booking an appointment to see one of our expert plastic surgeons to identify the best excess skin removal treatment for you. Centre for Surgery is the leading cosmetic surgery clinic in the UK with wide experience across the full range of excess skin removal surgical procedures.

Call or fill in the form below. A patient coordinator will call you within one working day to book your with the consultant best matched to your enquiry.

—Please choose an option— Rhinoplasty (nose surgery) Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) Facelift / Neck lift Otoplasty (ear surgery) Breast augmentation Breast lift Breast reduction Liposuction Tummy tuck Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) Mummy makeover Labiaplasty / Cosmetic gynaecology Gynaecomastia (male breast reduction) FTM / MTF top surgery Skin lesion / mole removal Morpheus8 / Fotona / non-surgical Revision surgery (any previous procedure) Other / not sure yet




Best time to call you

Morning (9am–12pm)Afternoon (12pm–3pm)Late (3pm–6pm)Any time

Send me occasional treatment guides, patient stories, and clinic news

I have read and understood the

Your enquiry is in strict confidence. We respond within one working day, Monday to Saturday.

Request a consultation

Filed Under:

Share this post

Primary Sidebar

I agree to receive marketing communications ()

I agree to receive marketing communications ()

Centre for Surgery is a CQC-regulated private hospital on London’s Baker Street, delivering plastic and cosmetic surgery through GMC-registered specialist surgeons. Our expertise spans facial procedures including and , , for men, and body contouring procedures such as and . Patient safety, surgical excellence and natural-looking results sit at the heart of everything we do.

Centre for is a CQC-regulated hospital on London’s iconic , offering plastic and cosmetic surgery led by consultant surgeons.

Marylebone

London

W1U 6RN

Mon – Sat, 9am – 6pm

Saturday consultations available