I am 18 years old, and about a year ago I lost 75 pounds in 9 months. I have a bit of loose skin around my ab area but it doesn't seem to be too severe. I work out a lot and my abs seem to have improved. Do I need plastic surgery to tighten the skin or can I do it naturally with exercise and skin creams?
February 1, 2018
Answer: Loose Abdominal Skin and Non-surgical Option Congratulations on your weight loss. Looking at your photos, it appears that you have done extremely well after your weight loss. The amount of loose skin you have is very minimal and at this point I would not recommend surgery or at least not a full tummy tuck. Perhaps a mini, but you would need to be examined to determine if you are a candidate for it.Continuing your exercise pattern is always good as it will tone up your abdominal muscles and the rest of your body, but it will not tighten the skin. You may consider some non surgical radio frequency tightening of the skin, but the results would be small.Hope that helps.
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February 1, 2018
Answer: Loose Abdominal Skin and Non-surgical Option Congratulations on your weight loss. Looking at your photos, it appears that you have done extremely well after your weight loss. The amount of loose skin you have is very minimal and at this point I would not recommend surgery or at least not a full tummy tuck. Perhaps a mini, but you would need to be examined to determine if you are a candidate for it.Continuing your exercise pattern is always good as it will tone up your abdominal muscles and the rest of your body, but it will not tighten the skin. You may consider some non surgical radio frequency tightening of the skin, but the results would be small.Hope that helps.
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January 24, 2018
Answer: Can I tighten my loose abdominal skin without surgery? Congratulation- it is amazing that you managed to loose so much weight. Most people end up having loose skin not just around their tummies but as well as chest, arms, thighs, back, etc. So you are fortunate since I see you were just left with a minor skin fold. However I can understand that you feel your tummy could be smoother. Sports and work out are great to keep you in this shape but it won't solve the problem and will leave you with the extra skin. The skin lost its elasticity in this area and won't contract by itself. No cream will help you. If you prefer the non-surgical way you could try radio frequency skin tightening which can trigger a moderate amount of tightening. The best result you would achieve with a mini-tummy tuck which will leave you a much shorter scar than a full tummy tuck and the belly button isn't touched. Make sure the surgeon will plan a very low incision under your bikini-line. It is important to understand that the incision is not made where your extra skin is but much lower. During a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon this will be explained to you.
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January 24, 2018
Answer: Can I tighten my loose abdominal skin without surgery? Congratulation- it is amazing that you managed to loose so much weight. Most people end up having loose skin not just around their tummies but as well as chest, arms, thighs, back, etc. So you are fortunate since I see you were just left with a minor skin fold. However I can understand that you feel your tummy could be smoother. Sports and work out are great to keep you in this shape but it won't solve the problem and will leave you with the extra skin. The skin lost its elasticity in this area and won't contract by itself. No cream will help you. If you prefer the non-surgical way you could try radio frequency skin tightening which can trigger a moderate amount of tightening. The best result you would achieve with a mini-tummy tuck which will leave you a much shorter scar than a full tummy tuck and the belly button isn't touched. Make sure the surgeon will plan a very low incision under your bikini-line. It is important to understand that the incision is not made where your extra skin is but much lower. During a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon this will be explained to you.
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November 16, 2017
Answer: Loose skin after weight loss Congratulations on your weight loss ~ what a great accomplishment! Unfortunately exercise and skin creams will not tighten loose skin. Please find a board certified plastic surgeon for an exam and consultation to find out what your options are. Good luck!Sincerely,Dr. Michelle Spring
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November 16, 2017
Answer: Loose skin after weight loss Congratulations on your weight loss ~ what a great accomplishment! Unfortunately exercise and skin creams will not tighten loose skin. Please find a board certified plastic surgeon for an exam and consultation to find out what your options are. Good luck!Sincerely,Dr. Michelle Spring
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