Many people who have had weight loss surgery or experienced extreme weight loss are affected by loose, saggy skin. Having loose skin can lead to many skin problems, including rashes, irritation and redness. Loose skin can also rub against other parts of your body, collecting heat, sweat and dirt, which can cause bed sores and skin rashes. Having loose skin can also affect self-esteem.
Step 1
Apply a high quality skin-firming serum or lotion on the loose skin twice daily. These products work by tightening your skin. You can choose from skin-firming lotions. When purchasing a skin-firming lotion, buy one that has elastin, collagen and vitamin E. You will begin to see results after three to four months of use.
Step 2
Scrub loose skin using a loofah sponge. Scrubbing loose skin can tighten it by scrubbing away the dead surface layer of old skin cells, which causes the skin underneath to regenerate quicker. Scrub the affected areas in a circular motion for about 15 minutes in the shower every day.
Step 3
Lift weights to tighten loose skin. Daily weightlifting exercises can help build muscle and tighten loose skin.
Step 4
Massage the loose skin in a circular motion for 10 to 15 minutes once daily. Massaging loose skin will help build up skin elasticity. It can also eliminate dead skin cells and increase blood circulation to the areas.
Step 5
Consult a cosmetic surgeon. Contouring plastic surgery is helpful if you are experiencing difficulty eliminating loose skin by diet and exercise alone. Body contouring surgery entails several body-sculpting methods used by cosmetic surgeons to reshape any part of your body. These methods include body lift, tummy tuck and liposuction procedures.
Things You'll Need
- Skin-firming lotion
- Loofah sponge
References
- "Professional Beauty Therapy: The Official Guide to Level 3"; Lorraine Nordmann; Oct 2004
- “Smartlipo: Melting Away Fat”; Jeffry B. Schafer, M.D.; 2008
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