Rapid weight loss and loose skin

Here's what to do about all that loose skin after weight loss, according to doctors

Okay great you lose weight after following a weight loss plan and exercise regimen but wait some unwanted results could occur like loose skin so let us know today what exactly happened after rapid weight loss.

Why does loose skin after weight loss happen?

Rapid weight less has been linked with loose skin and it is due to that you don’t give your skin time to get back to its previous state.

Skin has a finite elasticity as you have weight gain so the skin cannot fully contract back down upon subsequent weight loss. Moreover, skin quality and age determines whether you will experience lose skin or not after weight loss. Men also tend to do better in their arms and legs than women do.

How can you get rid of loose skin after weight loss?

Loose skin from weight loss usually requires surgical removal to effectively contour the body. Different procedures are available like surgical excision, options include liposuction (which uses a suction technique to remove fat, and, for patients with mild skin (and fat) excess, non-invasive procedures usually in the form of ultrasound or radiofrequency procedures that heat up the skin and cause contraction by triggering collagen production, explains Jacobs.

You might have micro-needling with radio frequency energy done, for example, which makes thousands of tiny punctures in your skin and delivers radiofrequency energy during treatment.

Patients can also turn to contouring procedures such as BodyTite and FaceTite (which can be used in conjunction with liposuction) to remove fat and tighten skin, but for all but mild cases of excess skin, these treatments may not fully address the problem.

In short, surgical excision (though it comes with a longer recovery) remains the gold standard, (and produces “profound” effects) and the results from the more minimally-invasive treatments are what you would expect: subtle..

Can you tighten loose skin?

There is no magic cream or exercise for preventing loose skin and it is not always the best solution but gradual weight loss is a key point to prevent skin tightening.

Can you lose skin after weight loss go away on its own?

How much excess skin you’re left with and how well your skin responds to weight loss in the first place depends on everything from age and genetics to how much weight you lost and your skin quality. So, depending on your circumstance, you might be able to expect some changes.

For example, patients who may see improvement in their loose skin are those who do not have stretch marks and younger patients who still have reasonable skin quality despite weight gain. So the quality of the skin is the key of improvement.

Also a gradual weight loss can prevent tightening skin whereas rapid weight loss may lead to rapid tightening of the skin.

If you have loose skin after bariatric surgery you need to contact with a certified plastic surgeon to seek the best help for you.

What is the best home remedy for skin tightening ?

There are no efficacious topical products or OTC remedies for excess skin. But the best solution is to take care of your body and skin so you need to have sun protection, avoiding smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, and eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low in sugar and saturated fats. Moreover, having an exercise regimen that aim to build muscle is a great idea.

Sources:

https://www.menshealth.com/weight-loss/a26424334/loose-skin-after-weight-loss/

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/losing-weight-too-fast