Dieters who lost more than 100 lbs. or have lost weight through extreme dieting are commonly affected by sagging, loose skin from different parts of the body, particularly the arms, stomach and thighs. Loose skin can also cause irritations and rashes, since the loose skin rubs against other parts of your body. The folded layers of the loose skin can also collect sweat, dirt and heat, which can cause rashes and bed sores. Having loose skin can also be frustrating since it can affect your self-esteem, body size and image. By employing all the methods below, you can effectively tighten loose skin.
Step 1
Apply a skin-firming lotion directly on the loose skin twice daily. There are numerous skin-firming lotions on the market, such as Nivea Body Skin Firming Lotion and Palmer's Skin Firming Lotion. These lotions contain vitamin E, elastin and collagen, all of which can help firm your skin and maintain skin elasticity. They can also keep your skin moisturized throughout the day.
Step 2
Scrub your skin with a loofah or other body scrub ever day. Scrubbing can help tighten loose skin caused by weight loss by scrubbing away the surface layer which includes dead skin cells. This causes your skin underneath to regenerate quicker. Scrub the affected areas for about 15 minutes a day.
Step 3
Massage the loose skin and surrounding areas in a circular motion for 15 to 20 minutes once a day. Massaging the skin will help build up your muscles' skin elasticity. It can also increase circulation to the areas, and remove dead skin cells.
Step 4
Do exercises such as weightlifting for 1 hour every day to help tighten lose skin. Weightlifting works by tightening the tissues under loose skin while filling in the saggy skin space with lean muscle.
Step 5
Drink at least 2 liters of cold water every day to help tighten loose skin. Drinking enough water will help your liver flush out toxins while keeping your skin moisturized and tight. Cold water will also help boost your metabolism helping you shed off any extra pounds.
Step 6
Consider getting body contouring plastic surgery if you have a hard time eliminating loose skin by exercise and diet. Body contouring surgery comprises of several different body-sculpting methods used by plastic surgeons to reshape any area of your body. These methods include liposuction, tummy tuck and body lift procedures. Consult a plastic surgeon in your area for more information about this surgery.
Things You'll Need
- Firming lotion
- Loofah sponge
References
- "Professional Beauty Therapy: The Official Guide to Level 3," Lorraine Nordmann, Publisher: Thomson Learning, Oct 2004
- How to Tighten Loose Skin After Weight Loss
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons: Locate a Plastic Surgeon
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