Which procedure will provide the best solution for slightly loose skin in the arms / thighs while loosing weight? 30 y/o female

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I have lost over 20lbs (from 140 to 115) in 6 months. I intend on continuing to lose weight until I hit my goal (15% body fat). Is there something I could do to avoid loose skin while I'm losing weight? I am weight training, I moisturize, I bathe with shower oil - but I am starting to see some laxity and stretch marks, also my cellulite is still going strong. I've had full body lipo (with jplasma) before and cellfina. I know I will need an in-person consul to know for sure.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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Camille Cash, MD · Answer

You can consider Aveli treatments to address cellulite.  The treatment results can begin to be seen after a months with final results after three months.  For skin tone and texture you can consider Morpheus8.  These treatments are done in the office with optimal results seen after three sessions.  See my website to learn more.

Cassie Nghiem, MD · Answer

There's not proven preventative strategies for loose skin. However, there is RF (radiofrequency) treatment that can be done to help tighten the skin. I would advise reaching your goal weight before seeking treatment. Hope that helps.

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