Extreme cases of weight loss can cause sagging skin. Aging, over-exposure to the sun and unhealthy lifestyle choices, such as smoking, cal also cause saggy skin. Saggy skin can also be caused by genetic factors. Sagging can worsen over time if it is not treated.
Step 1
Wear protective clothing and sunscreen when you go in the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunscreen can help moisturize your and exfoliate your skin, while extra clothing can help prevent over exposure to the sun and prevent skin sagging.
Step 2
Ask your doctor to use a chemical peel to remove your saggy skin. A chemical peel is a procedure in which a doctor applies acids to your outer layers of skin. The acid burns off the saggy skin and makes room for tighter and smoother skin to grow.
Step 3
Get a prescription for retinoid cream medication from your doctor. Apply the cream directly to wrinkled and saggy skin areas. Retinoids are derived from vitamin A and can help reduce fine wrinkles and saggy skin.
Step 4
Talk to your doctor about doing a laser resurfacing treatment as a means of tightening your skin. The procedure involves the doctor using a laser to heat up and destroy the upper saggy layers of skin. The laser also stimulates the growth of deeper layers to replace the old skin.
Step 5
Consult your doctor about using a soft-tissue filler to help remove your saggy skin. The doctor will take the fat from another part of your body and inject into the saggy skin usually in the face or neck region. The procedure might need to be repeated every couple of months to keep your skin tight.
Tips and Warnings
- Drink eight glasses of water every day to help keep moisture in the skin so it does not lose its elasticity.
- Consult your doctor for the best ways to fix your saggy skin.
Things You'll Need
- Sunscreen
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