I've lost 117 pounds the natural way over almost 2 years. I went from 290 pounds to 173 pounds. I have a ton of skin. Everywhere. It is horrid. I even exercised a lot but still have lots of skin in my stomach, love handles at my sides/hips, and horrible skin hanging in my thighs and upper arms, and breasts are very droopy.

I'd love to have a little lipo and the extra skin removed everywhere. I know this would be pretty painful.

How painful is it?
What kinda scars would I be left with?
How long would the recovery process be?
What all is involved in recovery process?
How long would I have to be off work? (i am on my feet for 12 hour shifts and do a little bit of lifting)

any answers would be appreciated.

I am only 24 so I am hoping my age would help me recover well. I desperately need it but i'm trying to get answers to decide if it is worth it or not.