loose skin...

Question
so I'm 24 and i started to eat healthier and exercise regularly because i hit 360lbs. I've lost about 50lbs so far, and got another 60lbs to lose until i hit my goal weight. But Ive started to see my skin start to sag a little bit in my gut. What would you recommend to tighten and repair my skin? Ive read about weight training, cocoa butter, vitamin E, but there are so many things out there that claim they can tighten the skin and some of the stuff Ive read say that the skin might mot ever tighten and then surgery is required. that's something i don't want. I'm not looking for a quick fix. I'm looking for something healthy  

Answer
Hi Levi,
Congratulations on your weight loss!

If weight loss has been achieved rapidly, you can be left with loose skin. There are many oral and topical products which claim to tighten skin, however their results are minimal.

Cosmetic surgery is an option in extreme cases, but before considering such a choice many surgeons recommend waiting two years from the day you reach your weight loss target before even considering surgery. This allows you to try all options available naturally before entering into a costly and potential dangerous operation.

Laser skin tightening is a non-surgical process that uses a laser to stimulate collagen which tightens the skin. Laser skin tightening might be an option instead of a more invasive surgery. The tightening is apparent right after the treatment, and there is no downtime, making this a popular procedure. Additional skin tightening occurs over the next few months, but best results usually require several treatments about a month apart.

I asked one of my colleagues who is a medical laser surgeon if sagging skin from a weight loss of 50 pounds can be improved by laser treatments. Her answer was 揹epends on how bad it is? So if this sounds like something you are interested in, find a qualified, experienced medical laser surgeon or dermatologist in your area to discuss if this is right for you.

In the meantime, one of the best was to improve the appearance of your body naturally is with regular exercise that includes strength training. You will like the way your new, more slender body looks when it抯 toned and shape.
Maria  

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