At A Glance

Price:

From £10500

Expected Results:

Reduction in loose skin

Length of Surgery:

2-5 hours

Anaesthesia:

General anaesthetic

Recovery:

4-6 weeks

Excess skin surgery/ Body Contouring surgery

Excess skin surgery, also known as body contouring surgery, involves removing excess skin, usually after significant weight loss or pregnancy. It may also be referred to as skin-reduction surgery.

Common procedures include abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), brachioplasty (arm lift), thigh lift, and breast lift (mastopexy). These surgeries aim to eliminate redundant skin and reshape and contour underlying tissues, providing a more toned and proportionate appearance.

When you’ve been carrying extra weight, or following pregnancy, your skin and tissues expand to accommodate the body’s larger size. This stretching causes skin and tissue to lose elasticity. Following significant weight loss, the stretched skin doesn’t always conform to your new body shape and can therefore be saggy and hang loosely from your body.

Excess skin can cause discomfort, affect the functionality of your body, and have a negative impact on self-esteem.  The type of surgical procedure will vary depending on each individual patient.  It may be that certain areas are targeted either on their own or in combination, such as the abdomen, arms, thighs, buttocks, or breasts.  A pre-operative consultation is essential to assess whether this type of surgery is appropriate for you and to devise an appropriate treatment and aftercare plan.

People seeking excess skin removal are often affected by:

  • Loose skin
  • Sore areas from rubbing skin
  • Irritation in between folds from trapped sweat / moisture
  • Ill-fitting clothing
  • Lack of self-confidence

It’s important to have reached a stable weight before considering excess skin surgery.  Weight fluctuation can affect the results of surgery so it’s ideal to maintain a stable weight for 6 months to a year before undergoing this type of procedure.

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The Consultation

Ahid Abood Plastic Surgery - Your Consultation

A pre-operative consultation before excess skin surgery is crucial as every patient will have different needs, goals, and expectations from surgery.

Mr Abood will assess the patient’s overall health, medical history, and desired results.  After having established the patient’s suitability for this type of surgery, Mr Abood will explain his recommended surgical procedure(s), including potential risks, and expected outcomes.   During the consultation, patients are encouraged to voice any concerns, ask questions, and address any anxieties they may have.

Mr Abood will discuss the details of the procedure and post-operative plan with the patient, considering factors such as recovery timelines, follow-up appointments and post-operative care. The pre-operative consultation is a pivotal step in ensuring patients are well-prepared, informed, and mentally equipped for the transformative journey ahead. In some cases, patients are not suitable for excess skin surgery or have unrealistic expectations as to what can be achieved.   This may mean surgery is postponed pending other lifestyle changes being taken, or that surgery is not recommended at all.

Following surgery, the post-operative care is as important as the surgery itself for achieving optimal long-term results for patients.  When patients enter the post-operative phase of their surgical journey they are very well supported by Mr Abood and his team.

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The Procedure

Ahid Abood Plastic Surgery - Procedure

Excess skin surgery is usually performed under general anaesthetic so patients will be asleep and pain-free during the procedure.  Mr Abood will make strategic incisions in the skin, where possible these will be in concealed areas to minimise visible scarring. The size and location of the incisions will depend on the amount and location of the skin to be removed.  The excess skin and underlying tissue will carefully be removed, and the remaining skin will be sculpted and contoured to achieve a more toned and aesthetic appearance. In some cases, liposuction may be used to remove excess fat deposits.

After removing the excess skin, Mr Abood will close the incisions with dissolvable sutures.  Drains may be used to remove any excess fluid accumulated during the healing process.  Depending upon the type of surgery it may take between 2 and 4 hours. At the end of your surgery you will be wearing a compression garment appropriate to the surgery you have had.  This is usually worn for approximately 6 weeks but can be removed when washing.

Following surgery, patients will be monitored in a recovery area for approximately an hour before returning to the ward.  Depending on the surgery you have had, it may be that you can go home the same day, or you may need to stay for a night in the hospital where you will monitored by a specialised medical team.

Before going home, patients will be given instructions on how to care for the incisions as they heal, how to manage any pain or discomfort and when to resume normal activities.

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Aftercare & Results

Ahid Abood Plastic Surgery - Aftercare

Recovery from surgery is expected to take between 4 to 6 weeks.  You will be given tailored aftercare guidance depending on your individual circumstances and its very important that this guidance is followed to minimise the risk of complications and to achieve optimum results from surgery.

In the early stages of recovery, physical activity is reduced to a gentle level and with no heavy lifting.  Incision sites should be kept clean and dry until the first follow-up appointment which will be at one week following your surgery.  At this first follow-up appointment, the dressings will be removed and the incisions will be gently cleaned. At that point you will be advised about showering and managing the operated area as well as returning to your usual day to day activities.

During the early phase of recovery, the swelling and bruising will subside, but it can take many months before the scars will start to fade. The scars are encouraged to fade and optimised through undertaking a scar management program which Mr Abood and the team will advise you upon. Following surgery, there is an immediate transformation, but it can take up to 12 months for the final results to be seen.  You may find it helpful to look at our scar management page for further information.

After your surgery there will continue to be regular follow-up appointments with Mr Abood and his team.  These are an opportunity for you to ask any questions and for the team to assess your progress.  Outside of these appointments, the team is always on hand should you have any anxieties or concerns about your surgery at any point during your treatment and recovery.

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What our patients think

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Nina Jones 3 months ago
Four weeks ago I had upper eyelid and brow lift surgery and I am absolutely delighted with the results already. Mr Abood and his team looked after me really well. So much so, I am planning to return and have my lower lids done, once my upper lids have completely healed. I attach a before and after photo of my eyes to show what a difference the surgery has made to my lids and why I am so pleased with the results.
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Francesca Revelo 3 months ago
My upper blepharoplasty procedure was a relaxing experience throughout and it went very smoothly, thanks to Mr Abood. I am extremely pleased with the results so far, after only 8 days. Everyone at the clinic made this a very pleasant experience. Thank you.
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Wendy Hutchinson 3 months ago
I can honestly say that Mr Abood is extremely personable. He made me feel at ease from my 1st meeting with him. He explained what to expect from my surgery very well. I never felt rushed during appointments, I really felt reasured when I asked questions and he knew I was worried about going to London for my breast argumentation and lower blasphemy . He took time to video call me before my operations to offer reassurance .
I can not thank him more for his kindness and professionalism.
All in all I am extremely happy with the results and would definitely recommend him . I have discussed another surgery with him for later in the year . I would not choose a different surgeon, Mr Abood and his staff are fantastic.
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Nicolle 3 months ago
I had Breast Augmentation and Uplift with Dr Abood 31st July 2024 at Weymouth Street Hospital in London. This has been the easiest and most stress free procedure I've ever had. Dr Abood and Justine are so kind and lovely, I felt totally at ease and welcome from my first appointment. The aftercare is incredible, nothing is too much and I'm absolutely thrilled with my results so far. I cannot recommend Dr Abood enough. So thankful for everything!
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Hollie Herring 3 months ago
I would like to thanks Mr Abood got an incredible experience start to finish. I was super anxious about surgery but also wanted a breast augmentation for a very long time. Mr Abood made me feel at ease all the way through and I knew I was in safe hands. The confidence this has given me is amazing and I wish I had done it sooner. Thank you so much.
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Elizabeth Bonnelykke 5 months ago
Dr Abood has been brilliant from the first consultation up until my final appointment. He is down to earth and really understood what I wanted - making me feel at ease straight away. Any questions or concerns I had before and after surgery, he was quick to answer and solve. I would definitely recommend him.
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Magdalena Sadowska 8 months ago
Highly recommended.
Very patient, kind and sincere.
He was always there to answer to any pre- and post op concerns.
The procedure itself gave me life changing results and I regret waiting to do it so long.
Thank you very much
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Z W 10 months ago
I had inverted nipple correction surgery on my right nipple with Dr Abood around 5 weeks ago.

I am really happy with the result of my inverted nipple correction, the nipple has healed really quickly with very minimal to no bruising and looks like it was never even inverted in the first place! I am very pleased with the result as I have always been so self conscious about having 1 inverted nipple.

Thank you Dr Abood, who was professional, skilled and knowledgeable who made me feel at ease during the surgery and followed up promptly on my after care.

The whole process was fantastic, from consultation to surgery. I could not recommend Dr Abood highly enough.
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Helen Wilson 11 months ago
Absolutely brilliant service, all staff are excellent, would definitely use again, the nurses are so reassuring and helpful. Justine the secretary is so friendly and helpful and will answer any query you may have. Mr Abood was superb and a credit to the profession, He explained what was happening and the work he did was brilliant. Would also like to add that the staff at the Weymouth hospital are absolutely brilliant too, especially the nurses
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Potential Risks

Mr Abood is a highly experienced plastic surgeon and fortunately complications are uncommon in his practice, however, all types of surgery, no matter how minor, carry an element of risk.   If Mr Abood considers there are any areas of particular concern in your case, he will discuss these with you prior to surgery and he may advise against surgery altogether.

Please see our page on Potential Risks of Surgery page for more information.

Related FAQs

Am I suitable for excess skin surgery?

If you have loose and sagging skin as a result of weight loss or following pregnancy, you may be a suitable candidate for excess skin or body contouring surgery.  It’s important to have reached a stable weight before considering excess skin surgery.  Weight fluctuation can affect the cosmetic results of surgery and also compromise recovery so it’s ideal to maintain a stable weight for 6 months to a year before undergoing this type of procedure.

Is this safe?

All surgery carries potential risks and complications (please see our Potential Risks of Surgery page). Mr Abood is a highly qualified and experienced consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He has undergone extensive training in the UK and overseas and has been a leading consultant in the NHS for many years before establishing his own very successful private practice.  If Mr Abood considers there to be an unacceptable risk in your case, he will make you aware of this and where possible devise a plan to reduce the risk, or decline surgery.

Will it hurt?

As this procedure is undertaken under general anaesthetic, the procedure itself is painless.  When you wake from surgery you will be wearing a specialist post-surgery compression garment which helps  keep you feeling supported and comfortable. After surgery, patients will generally only require simple painkillers such as paracetamol for a few days. The vast majority of patients are pleasantly surprised about how comfortable they feel after surgery and during their recovery.

How much recovery time can I expect?

Recovery time after excess skin surgery varies depending on your individual circumstances and the type of procedure you’ve had. The majority of patients will be back to most of their usual day to day activities within two weeks but full recovery may take several months. Adhering to post-operative guidelines, including diet and exercise recommendations, is crucial for a successful recovery.

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