Unfortunately, there's no magic lotion or cream that can get rid of extra skin after weight loss. You should keep seeing improvement, but you may need to give it more time. As you said, being young is definitely in your favor, but you can't speed up the process. Working out like you're doing is a great way to care for your body. Katz says that it "responds better to treatment. Whatever you decide, it is important to discuss your decision with your doctor first.
Make sure the treatment you want is safe for you given your current health and physical condition. Some people who have had successful weight loss decide that surgery is the best option, but not every patient is a good candidate for these procedures. If skin surgery occurs after bariatric surgery, for instance, there is a 60 percent risk of developing complications.
If your loose skin can be treated without surgery, there are several non-invasive or minimally invasive options to choose from. Here is a closer look at a few of the options that are available. During vShape treatment, two different radio frequencies are applied to the skin via ultrasound.
These frequencies are used to impact both the top layer and deeper layer of skin. The deep heat provided promotes collagen production, causing the skin to tighten. One of the benefits of vShape is that it can be performed anywhere that loose skin exists even around the face. Technicians are also able to target specific skin depths, offering optimal results. Redness and swelling may also occur if applied over thin skin.
Though, it requires no actual downtime for recovery after the procedure. Most patients require six to eight sessions 30 to 45 minutes each and the skin continues to produce collagen for up to six months after the final treatment, offering results that last between one and three years.
This minimally invasive procedure also uses radio frequency with the purpose of stimulating your body's natural collagen production. During a ThermiTight procedure, local anesthesia is applied to the area where you want to tighten loose skin, whether on your face, neck, breasts, arms , abdomen, thighs, or knees.
One advantage over vShape is that ThermiTight typically only requires one treatment session. It can be used on any skin type or tone, though is not appropriate for people who have a fever , a skin infection in the application area, or women who are pregnant. Possible side effects of this non-surgical skin tightening option include pain where the frequency is applied, skin rash erythema , and swelling caused by trapped fluid edema.
Some of these issues can take weeks to fully resolve. ThermiTight results last between three and five years but may need to be repeated after that due to normal aging. VelaShape uses slightly different technology.
During the skin tightening procedure, the VelaShape machine combines infrared, bi-polar radio frequency, pulsed vacuum, and massage rollers to treat the thighs, buttocks, love handles, or abdomen.
The goal behind VelaShape is to reduce the appearance of cellulite by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin. This results in smoother and smaller thighs and abdomen, and a more toned body. Treatments are non-invasive and painless. VelaShape is best suited for people with a body mass index BMI under It also provides better results if the dimpling of the skin can be seen while standing but not while lying down.
Patients generally see a gradual tightening of the skin and cellulite reduction with VelaShape. While it doesn't change skin strength or elasticity, it can help to promote muscle growth to make your body look tighter. And she's just one of many Instagram users who have showcased their loose skin—and their feelings about it—online. All of these women send the same message: Yes, if significant weight loss is a goal of yours, you might end up with loose skin.
But that's no reason to hold yourself back. You can accomplish so, so much—and it's not worth it to worry about what others might think of your body. Scroll down to see 17 women unapologetically showcasing their loose skin, talking about this often undiscussed side of weight loss, and sharing their body-positive thoughts. View on Instagram. SELF does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, and you should not take any action before consulting with a healthcare professional.
Instagram content View on Instagram. Ana Khayos anakhayos. About , bariatric procedures are performed each year in the U. Ali Modarressi of the University of Geneva in Switzerland, go so far as to argue that body contouring should be a routine part of bariatric surgery.
About 21 percent of bariatric surgery patients undergo at least one kind of body contouring procedure. Those who choose to have body contouring done usually pick the circumferential body lift: Doctors make an incision across the back, then around the flanks and abdomen, cutting away some of the excess skin and tightening the rest of it by suturing the incision back together.
After the body contouring is done, patients routinely lose another 10 to 15 pounds of loose skin alone. On most people the loose skin tends to hang down like an apron from their lower abdomen. It chafes. And it hurts like crazy, patients say. He had body contouring done this winter, and his insurance covered the procedure.
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