I'm 12 years post op and we are just now in a position to consider plastic surgery for skin removal. We live in Houston, TX and I am very overwhelmed looking at plastic surgeons and would love to hear if anyone has a recommendation. Thanks so much!!

I don’t have any recommendations for a specific doctor but maybe consider narrowing it down by ones that have a lot of experience working with weight loss patients?? Maybe ask them how many times they have performed that surgery on someone like you?

Thank you—I’ve been trying to tell from their web sites....I asked in local groups but most people have had breasts or other types—not skin removals.... so I don’t know how much stock to put in their recommendations.

If you are still a patient at your WL clinic they may be able to refer you to someone they are familiar with.

5 minutes ago, kcuster83 said:

If you are still a patient at your WL clinic they may be able to refer you to someone they are familiar with.

Great idea. And Even of you aren’t still going there routinely I bet they would give you a name and number. Especially as a former patient.

9 minutes ago, readyIthink said:

Thank you—I’ve been trying to tell from their web sites....I asked in local groups but most people have had breasts or other types—not skin removals.... so I don’t know how much stock to put in their recommendations.

I definitely would go for the one with more practice with your particular surgery. I had a melanoma removed by an excellent boob guy and was very dissatisfied with what he did for me.

6 minutes ago, ShoppGirl said:

Great idea. And Even of you aren’t still going there routinely I bet they would give you a name and number. Especially as a former patient.

12 minutes ago, kcuster83 said:

If you are still a patient at your WL clinic they may be able to refer you to someone they are familiar with.

2 minutes ago, ShoppGirl said:

I definitely would go for the one with more practice with your particular surgery. I had a melanoma removed by an excellent boob guy and was very dissatisfied with what he did for me.

I had my surgery done 12 years ago in Birmingham AL. I called the clinic a couple years ago and they did not find my records. I could call them though and see if they can just share a recommendation if they know anyone in this area. Thanks!!

2 minutes ago, readyIthink said:

I had my surgery done 12 years ago in Birmingham AL. I called the clinic a couple years ago and they did not find my records. I could call them though and see if they can just share a recommendation if they know anyone in this area. Thanks!!

Ooh if it’s in another state they may not know anyone (but still worth a shot). You could also try a local weight loss surgery clinic that is reputable. I’m guessing they would be willing to share a name if you ask nicely. At least then you will have a couple names of people with experience with the surgery you want and then you can do your research from there.

37 minutes ago, ShoppGirl said:

Ooh if it’s in another state they may not know anyone (but still worth a shot). You could also try a local weight loss surgery clinic that is reputable. I’m guessing they would be willing to share a name if you ask nicely. At least then you will have a couple names of people with experience with the surgery you want and then you can do your research from there.

That's an excellent idea. I just ran a search and there are a lot of surgeons it appears in the area--I will make some phone calls. Thanks!!

Dr. Christopher Patronella is very good. He did my full body lift a few years ago. He is a great surgeon.

Thanks so much!!!