What do they do with your skin???

Aside from the MTF, which uses it for a variety of purposes, it goes in the biowaste bin.

Human skin can be processed and used for hernia repair, breast reconstruction, bladder suspensions, oral surgery,  and a variety of cancer reconstructions.

If your doc participates in MTF, this truly going to benefit someone, perhaps several "someones."

Here's from the MTF Website

Living Skin Donation Program

Now you can feel as good on the inside as you will look on the outside!

Congratulations on your significant weight loss. Now you may be considering having your excess skin surgically removed to achieve the body shape you desire. Did you know that you can donate your excess skin to help others who need various medical procedures?

Yes, it’s easy to become a living skin donor. Here’s how:

• Tell your surgeon you are interested in donating your excess skin, which is normally discarded after reconstruction.
• Have your surgeon contact MTF at 800-581-2804. After business hours (8 am to 4 pm Eastern Standard time), your call will be returned within 24-48 hours, Monday through Friday.
• An MTF Surgical Donation Coordinator will contact you to discuss details and schedule a medical assessment.
• Your surgery will not be affected. Federal law prohibits buying and selling of organs and tissues. Therefore, you will not be paid for your donation, the surgery or any part of the surgeon’s fee, but donating your skin will cost you nothing extra.

Talk to your doctor, contact us at 800-581-2804, or to inquire about your eligibility please complete the information form by clicking here.

Not only will you look good, you’ll feel just as good on the inside knowing you can make a difference in someone else’s life, too! 

 

It depends on each individual but your skin could possibly be donated.  I was given the link to a great organization who I've been working with.  They are able to use my skin and might able to use yours too.... Here's the link....check it out....  www.mtf.org/donor/donor.html

FYI - not all surgeons participate but the organization will contact your surgeon and explain it to them if they are willing to listen....

Best wishes
Ruth