Excess Skin, Concerns, Rumor and Urban Myth?

Hi everyone- I'm still quite new here so please bear with me. Is it dangerous to have loose empty skin just hanging around after surgery? Several years ago, I saw a talk show with a woman who had WLS. After she lost all of her weight, I remember she had a problem with gangrene infesting the excess skin, so obviously she needed it removed for medical reasons. Has anyone else heard of something like this? Any other medical issues related to excess skin? I also heard that hospital burn centers will work with you to remove excess skin if you donate it to burn victims, for those of us who might not have insurance for skin removal. Anyone heard of this? Thanks a bunch- Mea

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