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?
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Loose skin on Face and Body
The way to address loose skin on the face and/or body is to excise it (cut it off) and therefore a facelift/ necklift and/or a tummy tuck surgery may be what you are looking for. Visit with a board certified plastic surgeon for an examination and discussion regarding the best procedure for your situation.
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Tightening Loose Skin after a Large Weight Loss
As we gain weight our skin stretches just like a spring does when pulled from both sides. At a certain point, the elasticity (the ability of skin to spring back), is damaged. If the weight gain continues, the stretching / pulling continues and finally all elasticity is gone. At this point, depending on the speed of weight gain, the the skin may start showing cracks ("Stretch Marks") - these are permanent through and through scar filled cracks in the skin which can never be erased...
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Dermolipectomy after weight loss
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 satsifactory results. It doesn't mean that it doesn't work but on a scale of 1-10, these techniques may accomplish a 2-3 when you need an 8-9.
Furthermore, it has been my experience...
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The only way to tighten loose facial skin after weight...
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 excess sagging skin, muscle structure, and remove any additional fat deposits in the neck that may be diet-resistant fat.