What is the best procedure for tightening loose lower abdomen and lower back skin after weight loss? (Photos)

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
Realself100 Surgeon

Dear Ace,
Thank you for your question. I am sure you want to have this fixed soon but please consider all your options carefully before deciding on what is the best option for you. First of all, well done on making the effort to look after yourself through health living! Let's understand what happens when a person has massive weight loss. The body goes through a lot of changes especially with regards to losing soft tissue elasticity. This translates into the tissues being unable to retract back favourably when there is moderate to large changes of volume. The soft tissues of the upper or lower abdomen in the body is sensitive to these drastic changes which result in excess skin. It is important to get examined by a doctor trained in aesthetic surgery to give you the best options available for any cosmetic procedure. If, on examination, you have moderate skin excess, there may be an option to consider surgical removal of excess skin. Of course, this leaves a permanent scar, but with the realisation of removing redundant skin. You need to also have the underlying structures beneath the skin assessed to ensure you do not have any herniation of the deeper soft tissues. There is certainly a lot more to the examination. Whilst it's tempting to think that energy based devices may assist the situation, sometimes there are advantages and disadvantages that need to be openly discussed to help you make an informed decision. Don't rush, get a second opinion from a qualified medical professional before proceeding. All cosmetic non-surgical or surgical procedures carry potential risks and complications. To learn more about skin excision procedures such as mini abdominoplasty coupled with liposuction feel free to click the link below. Thank you for your question and I hope it gives you someinsight into important factors to consider for your presentation.