How to tighten up skin after weight loss?

August 6th, 2009 | by admin |
DarthSabbath asked:

I’m trying to lose a significant amount of weight (over 100 lbs.) and am wanting to take steps now to ensure that my skin will be able to regain its elasticity if possible. Preferably, I wish to avoid surgery. NOTE: I’m putting this under Diet Fitness as the issue certainly concerns weight loss.
Please note I’m not looking for a quick fix… if it takes time, I’m willing to make that investment.

Brad

  1. 4 Responses to “How to tighten up skin after weight loss?”

  2. By phantomlimb7 on Aug 9, 2009 | Reply

    Mildred

    How much your skin tightens after such a significant weight loss depends on your age, and how long you were obese. Skin is very elastic, up to a point. But like any rubberband that has been stretched too long, the collagen fibers break down and you lose that elasticity. For a 100 lb weight loss, it is likely that you will need some surgery, especially around the abdomen, to tighten the loose and soon to be saggy skin. There is no exercise you can do, no cream you can apply or pill you can take that will make your skin more elastic.

  3. By Kat on Aug 10, 2009 | Reply

    Clyde

    Use firming lotion, it might help. There are so many products available in the market.

  4. By blueberry-yum-yum! on Aug 12, 2009 | Reply

    Bertha

    Start your skin treatments now as you are losing the weight. Use pure cocoa butter on stretch marks and areas prone to stretch marks like breasts, underarms, thighs, stomach. Skin treatment must be done every day, and it may seem annoying at first but its essential and will become habit right after your shower or sometime. Use tightening/anti cellulite cream like l’oreal sublime slim and massage into skin daily. You should even do it twice a day. Other good toning skin products contain seaweed, caffeine, viatamin E, Cocoa or coconut oil, collagen
    You can also find bath oils or mixes at health stores that contain vitamin E, caffeine, or cocoa oils and I would suggest soaking in them or using soaps with them in it.
    Also eat alot of protein to develop muscles and its good for your skin as well

  5. By cutie on Aug 13, 2009 | Reply

    Joyce

    Read some tips on how to get rid of stretch marks on this site

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