Loose skin following over 100 pound weight loss - how can I improve this non surgically? (Photo)

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I’ve lost 100 + pounds over the course of several years. I’d like to tighten the skin on my legs, without surgery. Im notsure where to begin researching alternative options. Looking at pictures, I’d say im in the moderate range. Through exercise like squats and lunges, i have definitely seen some improvement, but I dont think the exercise alone will yield My desired outcome

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

First—losing over 100 lbs is a huge accomplishment. What you’re seeing now is very typical: once the skin has been stretched significantly, it doesn’t always fully recoil.

What actually helps (non-surgical):
Radiofrequency (RF) tightening (e.g., Morpheus8, Thermage)
Ultrasound-based tightening (Ultherapy)
Biostimulatory treatments (like Sculptra to improve skin quality)
What these can realistically do:
Improve skin firmness and texture
Give mild to moderate tightening
What they cannot do:
Remove excess skin
Fully reverse moderate-to-severe laxity
My honest take:

You’re already doing the right thing with strength training—that improves the underlying structure. Non-surgical treatments can enhance results, but if the laxity is moderate, expect improvement, not complete tightening.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your impressive weight loss! Based on the photo provided you will likely have minimal improvement from non surgical treatments.  Current non surgical treatments like BodyTite and Morpheus8 are best for those with minimal to moderate skin laxity.  Yours appears more severe than that.  For significant improvement surgical intervention is recommended.

Drew Varano, MD · Answer

From the photos and knowledge you lost 100 lbs it appears that anything non invasive will be a waste of $$ .. exercise does not tighten skin it builds muscle and if anything causes more weight loss which will actually make the skin worse .. non invasive treatments are like burning $$ , Renuvion is the best minimally invasive treatment for mild to moderate loose skin which can be done under local anesthesia but I would not recommend renuvion as It appears the laxity you have is too much for appreciable improvement … unfortunately a thigh lift is the only treatment to provide corrective measures

Loose skin following over 100 pound weight loss - how can I improve this non surgically? (Photo)

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