Loose or excess skin is often caused by weight loss. In...

How can I tighten loose skin after weight loss?

I've lost a lot of weight. How can I get rid of the excess loose skin on my face and the sagging skin on my body?


Gary M. Brownstein, MD
18 months ago

Loose or excess skin is often caused by weight loss. In general, the treatment for loose skin requires the excision of the loose skin. Frequently, these type of procedures are known as “lifts.”

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