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201643 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(25 ratings)• TMDB

Skin Tight

201643 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(25 ratings)• TMDB

Profiles of individuals undergoing extensive surgeries to remove excess skin after significant weight loss highlight the transformative power of modern reconstructive techniques.

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Profiles of individuals undergoing extensive surgeries to remove excess skin after significant weight loss highlight the transformative power of modern reconstructive techniques.

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Alfred Vohrer

Alfred Vohrerdirector

Joachim Fuchsberger

Joachim Fuchsbergercast

Siw Mattsoncast

Hubert von Meyerinck

Hubert von Meyerinckcast

Wolfgang Kieling

Wolfgang Kielingcast

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This companion series to TLC's popular "My 600-Lb. Life" presents profiles of people who go through extensive surgeries to remove up to 50 pounds of excess skin. Using modern technology and reconstructive surgical options, massive amounts of skin are removed, creating a full-body transformation.

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