Dr. Jennifer Greer is here to support you on this monumental journey to a more confident you. Using her world-class body contouring skills to perform excess skin removal in Mentor — like arm lift, thigh lift, body lift, and fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty — for a fully enhanced figure.
Following drastic weight loss, or rapid weight loss induced by bariatric surgery, your skin probably won’t bounce back to adjust to your new, slimmer frame. In fact, you’ll likely have large amounts of loose skin that fold over, creating the appearance of fat under your clothes. Our surgery simply removes that extra skin, in areas that your surgeon will discuss with you during a consultation in Mentor. As a result, your body will look leaner, and you’ll bypass any chafing typically associated with weight loss-induced loose skin.
While both skin removal and tummy tuck procedures focus on removing excess skin and diminishing fat deposits, a tummy tuck typically also corrects and strengthens the abdominal muscles. This is particularly useful if you’ve been pregnant, and especially if you have diastasis recti — or muscle separation — resulting from pregnancy, obesity, or other causes. A tummy tuck can tighten these muscles once more, reducing the tell-tale separation lines that form.
Skin removal in Mentor takes away leftover skin and sometimes fat, but leaves your muscles as they are.
Recovery times vary depending on which skin removal procedures you undergo, how much skin there is to begin with, and if you’re at a healthy weight. Typically, the healing process for full-body skin removal takes around six to eight weeks, with most patients needing anywhere from three to six weeks off work.
During recovery, you will need to wear a compression garment to promote healing and prevent swelling. Smoking can significantly increase the risk of complications post-procedure, so we recommend quitting at least four weeks prior. Dr. Greer will explain all this and more in a personal consultation with you.
The cost and duration of skin removal surgery is highly dependent on the individual and if you’ve had any kind of surgical procedures performed in the past. The amount of excess skin we need to take off, and whether you require fat removal, also factor into the cost. Dr. Greer will provide you with a detailed cost breakdown that addresses your personalized treatment plan, and includes surgical and facility fees and anesthesia.
Dr. Greer knows the difference skin removal surgery can make in Mentor patients’ lives and just how to draw out its many benefits for your self-esteem and confidence. Her years of experience in and passion for these procedures have enabled her to treat a variety of patients who have enjoyed amazing results. As a mother who’s had plastic surgery herself, she’s empathetic to patients taking this important step: she’ll listen to your concerns, put you at ease, and help you achieve the look you’ve always wanted!
At Greer Plastic Surgery, we celebrate your remarkable weight loss and commend you for taking such big strides towards their personal health and wellbeing. We’ve included skin removal before-and-after photos from real patients to inspire you with the lifechanging impact these procedures can have on your overall look! Contact us to schedule a consultation and learn more about excess skin removal in Mentor.
