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?

3 answers to “How can I tighten loose skin after...”

A: Dermolipectomy after weight loss

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Generally the only way to manage loose skin is via a dermolipectomy procedure. There are alternatives. Titan, Thermage, Velasmooth, Accent, etc. However, I generally see the patients who have tried these and have been dissatisfied. I rarely see someone who has undergone these treatment modlaities and achieve... more

A: The only way to tighten loose facial skin after weight...

William Portuese, MD

The only way to tighten loose facial skin after weight loss is to perform a face/neck lift. After significant weight loss, the skin becomes lax and loose in the jowls, face, and neck. At this point the laxity is significant enough for a comprehensive face/neck lift to be performed. The procedure will tighten... more

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

Gary M. Brownstein, MD

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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