ME66.2

Excess and redundant skin

Flacidez cutânea

Category

Definition

A condition which typically occurs in formerly grossly obese individuals following massive weight loss, as following bariatric surgery or severe calorie restriction.

Index Terms

Excess and redundant skinFlabbiness of skinLocalised excess and redundant skinGeneralised excess and redundant skinGeneralised excess and redundant skin due to intentional calorie restrictionGeneralised excess and redundant skin following bariatric surgeryGeneralised excess and redundant skin due to disease or malnutrition