Losing weight is a lengthy and tough journey, and overcoming it is commendable. However, the journey of losing weight does not always end after the number on the scale drops. Many struggle with dealing with the aftermath, which is the excess loose skin. This can cause many problems both physically (such as various skin infections, fungus, and rashes) and mentally (such as body dysmorphia and low self-esteem). Fortunately, there are many methods, both surgical and nonsurgical, that can help remove the loose skin after weight loss.
Clinical Method
This is most effective when trying to get rid of excess skin, especially on a large scale. There are different types of surgery depending on what part of your body requires tightening. There is arm lift, breast lift, and face lift, among others. Each procedure varies by patient and type both in duration and recovery. Some require multiple surgeries, and others can be completed after just one.
Before and after surgery, the patient has to meet certain requirements. Before your surgery, you will be required to meet and maintain a certain weight and diet, as well as stay away from certain products, such as tobacco, in order to qualify to undergo the surgery. After your surgery, recovery is not easy. Depending on the procedure, it can take weeks to fully recover and move or sleep freely. You will need to take pain medication alongside regularly cleaning and changing your bandages. However, it is worth it. Many have been able to achieve their dream bodies after surgery.
Nonsurgical Methods
If you do not want surgery, there are alternatives. A number of other methods are also effective in eliminating excess skin without undergoing any surgery. Some of these alternatives include:
Muscle Stimulation
Muscle stimulation is an effective and nonsurgical method for losing excess skin. Using a muscle stimulator will increase your skin’s collagen levels. Collagen is what promotes skin elasticity in the first place. When it is produced in high amounts, your skin can regain its tightness, losing the excess skin and returning to its original state.
Gradual Weight Loss
This method can be implemented during the weight loss journey rather than after it. When weight is lost in large quantities within a short period, it will result in a lot of excess skin. On the contrary, losing weight slowly but steadily will allow your body to adjust accordingly, reducing the appearance of excess skin. This method requires a lot of patience and commitment, as it is a long process.
Radio Frequency
With this method, an electromagnetic device is used to heat up the area with excess skin, causing the production of collagen and new skin cells. It is effective mostly on the face but supports other lifts as well. The entire process is said to be reasonably safe, with few side effects reported in some cases.The process of losing weight is long, tiring, but rewarding. There may be no shortcuts, but there is help. When you have successfully gotten to your desired weight, you can rest assured that the excess skin left behind is nothing to be ashamed of and can successfully be removed.
