Sunita Devi Sunita Devi Asked 7 months ago

How much is skin removal surgery after weight loss?

I've lost a lot of weight recently, which is great, but now I have some loose skin. I'm thinking about skin removal surgery and wanted to know about the costs involved.

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Amit Paul Amit Paul Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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In India, skin removal surgery after major weight loss usually costs around 1,500,000 to 3,50,000 rupees depending on how many areas need treatment. It is a major step in your journey, and I hope everything goes smoothly and comfortably for you.

Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

My daughter lost a massive amount of weight after her bariatric treatment, and we got her excess skin removed recently. It cost us around 2.5 Lakhs at a very good hospital. It is a major surgery, so please make sure you choose a highly experienced surgeon who cares about patient safety.

Sita Devi Sita Devi Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

In our nearby city, the doctor quoted around 1.5 Lakhs for this skin tightening surgery. It is a lot of money for a family, but if it helps a person live comfortably and walk without pain, it is a very good thing to do.

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Kabir Gill Kabir Gill Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I lost 45 kgs and had a lot of loose skin around my stomach. I got a tummy tuck done in Delhi last year, and it cost me about 2 Lakhs in total. The recovery was tough for the first two weeks, but honestly, it was totally worth the confidence boost.

Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan, skin removal can be quite expensive, na. If you do a full body lift, it can easily cross 3 to 4 Lakhs in a good private hospital. It is best to consult 2-3 plastic surgeons first to get a proper estimate and understand the package details.

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Rajinder Singh Rajinder Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Since this is a long surgery under general anesthesia, you must get your BP and heart health thoroughly checked before proceeding. It usually costs between 2 to 3.5 Lakhs in top hospitals. Make sure your vitals are completely stable before planning such major cosmetic procedures.

Ramesh Iyer Ramesh Iyer Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

When planning your budget for this, remember the surgeon's fee is just one part. You also need to budget for pre-op blood tests, hospital room charges, post-surgery compression garments, and medicines, which can add another 40,000 to 50,000 rupees to the base cost of 2 Lakhs.

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