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Body contouring after weight loss
Skin Removal Surgery After Weight Loss in Kent, Surrey, Sussex and London
Removing loose skin after weight loss
Skin removal and body contouring surgery with Mr Siva Kumar after major weight loss, whether from bariatric surgery, weight-loss injections or diet and exercise, planned area by area around you.
At a glance
About surgery after weight loss
A plan for your whole body
Losing a large amount of weight is a huge achievement, but the skin often can’t shrink back. It can hang in folds on the tummy, waist, back, arms, thighs and breasts, causing rubbing, rashes and difficulty with clothes and exercise.
This applies whether you lost weight after a gastric sleeve or bypass, with weight-loss injections, or through diet and exercise. Fast weight loss with injections is now one of the most common reasons people ask about loose skin.
Mr Kumar starts by understanding which areas bother you most. He then plans one operation, or a series of operations a few months apart, so that each stage is safe and the results fit together.
Your general health, nutrition and a stable weight matter as much as the surgery itself, and are checked before anything is booked. Read more about weight-loss injections and body contouring surgery.
Surgery after weight loss can help with
- An overhanging apron of skin on the lower tummy
- Loose skin around the waist, hips, back and buttocks
- Hanging skin on the upper arms and inner thighs
- Deflated, low breasts, or loose skin on the male chest
- Rashes, rubbing and hygiene problems in skin folds
- Difficulty finding clothes that fit, or exercising comfortably
What it won’t do
- Replace weight loss: you need to be close to your target weight first
- Remove skin without scars: the scars are long, although usually placed where clothes hide them
- Stop future changes if your weight goes up again
Area by area
Matched to the areas that bother you
Most people need more than one procedure. Mr Kumar explains which ones suit you, which can safely be combined, and the order that makes most sense.
Tummy tuck, fleur-de-lis or panniculectomy
A tummy tuck removes loose skin and fat from the lower tummy and repairs separated muscles. A fleur-de-lis tummy tuck adds a vertical scar to tighten the waist from side to side as well. A panniculectomy removes an overhanging apron of skin only, mainly to ease rashes and discomfort.
- Best for: loose or overhanging skin on the tummy
- Tummy tuck
Lower body lift
Also called a belt lipectomy or 360 lift. Loose skin is removed all the way around the waist, lifting the tummy, hips, outer thighs and buttocks in one operation.
- Best for: loose skin around the waist, hips and buttocks
Upper body lift and bra-line back lift
Removes rolls of loose skin on the upper back and sides, with the scar placed along the bra line. It is often combined with a breast uplift.
- Best for: back rolls and loose skin below the arms
Arm and thigh lifts
Remove hanging skin from the upper arms or inner thighs, with the scar placed along the inside of the limb.
- Best for: hanging skin on the arms and thighs
- Arm lift · Thigh lift
Breasts and chest
A breast uplift, with or without implants, restores shape and volume after weight loss. In men, chest surgery removes loose skin and any remaining fat.
- Best for: deflated breasts or a loose male chest
- Breast uplift · Male chest
Face and neck
Rapid weight loss can leave the face looking hollow and the neck loose. A neck lift, facelift or fat grafting can restore a fresher, fuller look.
- Best for: a hollow face or loose neck
- Neck lift · Fat grafting
Watch & read
Everything you need to know, in one place
Patient guide
Surgery after weight loss: your patient guide
A detailed booklet written by Mr Kumar. It explains the procedure in depth, how to prepare, every risk and complication, and how to look after yourself afterwards.
Opens as a booklet you can flick through. Your copy is also given to you at consultation.
Your journey
Your step-by-step journey
Your journey starts the moment you get in touch. From your first enquiry to your final check-up, you deal with the same small team, and you will always feel listened to, informed and never rushed.
Get in touch
Call, email or send an enquiry. Our team replies promptly and personally, and finds a time and clinic that suit you.
There is no pressure and no sales script. Tell us a little about what prompted you to get in touch, and we will make sure your consultation is with the right person for you.
Consultation
An unhurried, face-to-face appointment with Mr Kumar himself, who will be your surgeon from start to finish.
He listens to what you would like to change, examines you, explains every option, including non-surgical ones and doing nothing, and gives you an honest view of the likely result.
Time to decide
You receive a written plan, a clear quote and your patient guide, then take as long as you need.
A second consultation is included before surgery, and there is a cooling-off period of at least two weeks. Bring someone with you, ask anything, and change your mind at any point.
Day of treatment
Most operations are done under general anaesthetic and take two to five hours, depending on the areas treated. You usually stay in hospital for one to three nights. You wear a compression garment afterwards, and small drains are sometimes used for a few days.
He will see you beforehand to go through the plan and answer last-minute questions, and you will have clear instructions and a number to call once you go home.
Aftercare and follow-up
Reviews at each stage of your recovery, with support 24 hours a day whenever you need it.
Follow-up appointments are included in your package price, and continue until you have healed and are happy with how things have settled.
Recovery
Healing, step by step
Everyone heals at their own pace. This is a typical recovery, and Mr Kumar will give you a personal plan.
Rest at home with help. Walk little and often, and wear your compression garment.
Wound checks. Most people return to desk work after two to four weeks.
A gradual return to driving and normal activities, with no heavy lifting.
Return to exercise. Scars slowly soften and fade over the next year.
Patient results
Before & after
Photographs are shared only with each patient’s written consent. Everyone is different, so individual results vary.
More patient results coming soon
In the meantime, Mr Kumar can show you results for patients with similar concerns during your consultation.
Safety
Risks and staying safe
All surgery carries some risk. Mr Kumar will go through these with you in detail, and the patient guide covers them in full, so you can make an informed decision.
Possible risks
- Slow wound healing, especially where scars meet
- Fluid collecting under the skin (seroma)
- Bleeding or a collection of blood (haematoma)
- Infection
- Noticeable or stretched scars
- Some loose skin remaining or returning
- Blood clots in the legs or lungs
- Numb or altered skin sensation
Lowering your risk
- Your weight should be stable for at least 6 to 12 months, and usually 12 to 18 months after bariatric surgery
- Aim for a BMI as close as possible to your target, ideally under 30 to 32
- Eat well, with enough protein, iron and vitamins, which helps healing
- Stop smoking and vaping at least 6 weeks before and after surgery
- Tell Mr Kumar if you take weight-loss injections, as they may need to be paused before an anaesthetic
- Tell us about all medicines and supplements, especially blood thinners
Fees
Guide price from£4,500
- Mini tummy tuck£4,500
- Arm lift£4,500
- Thigh lift£5,000
- Panniculectomy£7,500
- Full tummy tuck£9,500
- Upper body lift£10,000
- Fleur-de-lis tummy tuck£11,500
- Lower body lift£15,000
Self-pay consultations £250.
One package price. No hidden surprises.
If you go ahead, you receive a single package price covering your whole journey, so you know exactly what you are paying before you commit. It usually includes:
- Your surgeon’s fee
- Anaesthetist’s fee
- Hospital and theatre fees
- Follow-up consultations
- Aftercare, with 24/7 support
- A clear written quote
FAQs
Your questions, answered
When can I have surgery after losing weight?
Usually once your weight has been stable for at least 6 to 12 months, or 12 to 18 months after a gastric sleeve or bypass. Surgery too early can mean more loose skin later.
Will the NHS remove loose skin after weight loss?
Only rarely. Most NHS areas fund skin removal only in exceptional circumstances, with strict criteria such as a stable, healthy weight and significant medical problems. Your GP can tell you the local policy. Most people choose to pay privately.
Can I have surgery while taking weight-loss injections?
Yes, once your weight has settled, but tell Mr Kumar and your anaesthetist, as these medicines may need to be paused before surgery to make the anaesthetic safer.
Which operation should I have first?
Usually the area that bothers you most, often the tummy. Operations are commonly staged a few months apart, and some can safely be combined. Mr Kumar will plan the order with you.
How long are the scars?
Longer than after most cosmetic operations, because more skin is removed. They are placed where underwear or clothing usually covers them, and fade over 12 to 18 months.
What is the difference between a body lift and a tummy tuck?
A tummy tuck treats the front of the tummy. A lower body lift continues all the way around the waist, also lifting the hips, outer thighs and buttocks.
How much does skin removal surgery cost?
The guide price starts from £4,500. Your final fee depends on your treatment plan and choice of hospital, and is confirmed in a written quote after consultation. Self-pay consultations cost £250.
Is it covered by insurance?
Cosmetic treatment is not usually covered by health insurance. Where there is a medical reason, it may be. Insurers will need Mr Kumar’s full name, Siva Kumar Veeramani, and GMC number 6114710.
Locations
Where to have your surgery after weight loss in Kent, Surrey and Sussex
Your consultation and follow-up appointments with Mr Siva Kumar are at The Ü Clinic in Sevenoaks, Kent, or The Ü Clinic in Oxted, Surrey. Your surgery takes place at one of his partner hospitals: The McIndoe Centre in East Grinstead, West Sussex, KIMS Hospital in Maidstone, or North Downs Hospital in Caterham. See all of Mr Siva Kumar's clinic and hospital locations.
Both clinics are within easy reach of Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, West Malling, Westerham, Swanley, Dartford, Gravesend, Orpington, Bromley, Redhill, Reigate, Caterham, Coulsdon, Purley and Croydon. KIMS Hospital in Maidstone is close to Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Aylesford and Ashford, and The McIndoe Centre in East Grinstead is close to Crawley, Horley, Haywards Heath and Edenbridge. Patients also travel from across Sussex, including Brighton, Worthing, Horsham, Eastbourne, Hastings and Crowborough.
Surgery after weight loss cost: guide prices start from £4,500. Your fee is confirmed in a written quote after your consultation. See all prices.
Thinking about surgery after weight loss?
Start with an unhurried consultation with Mr Siva Kumar at The Ü Clinic in Sevenoaks or Oxted. Self-pay consultations cost £250.