Losing weight doesn't automatically mean you'll end up with sagging skin, but if you lose weight very quickly, it is more likely that you'll experience at least some sagging skin. Dramatically sagging skin can make you self-conscious and reluctant to show off your weight loss. In some cases, that extra skin can make it look like you didn't lose any weight at all. However, it is possible to get rid of sagging skin, just as long as you are patient.
Step 1
Allow your sagging skin to retract and regain firmness on its own. After weight loss, your skin is in shock. The fat that used to stretch it out is now gone and with nothing to fill in that space, it hangs off your body. However, over two year's time, your sagging skin might snap back into place. Two years of sustained weight loss is recommended before pursuing drastic surgical procedures.
Step 2
Follow an exercise regimen that combines cardiovascular exercises like running and swimming with toning exercises like weightlifting and Pilates. By combining these exercises, you help to keep the weight off and build muscle, which can fill in the gap where fat used to be and make your skin look less loose.
Step 3
Consider surgery to remove your sagging skin. If a significant amount of time has passed since your weight loss or if you were extremely overweight, surgery might be your best option. Body contouring surgery will be the likely choice for your arms, legs, breasts and hips, since it involves removing sections of sagging skin and reshaping what remains to better form to your body.
Step 4
Consider a tummy tuck if your sagging skin is located primarily on your belly. Also known as an abdominoplasty, this procedure involves the removal of sagging skin from your stomach and the tightening of the skin that remains, says the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
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