3 Recommended Non-Surgical Skin Tightening Treatments Following Weight Loss

Sometimes people pay too much attention to losing weight that they would give everything to get rid of the excess fat in their bodies without thinking about the possible consequences. Those who have gone through rapid weight loss, for example, can attest that their work hasn’t ended with gaining a very slim and trim physique. They also have to deal with loose and sagging skin since this is a very natural after-effect of rapid weight loss.

The obvious choice is to just go to a plastic surgeon and go through surgical skin tightening procedures, but unfortunately, not everyone has the funds or the courage to go under the knife. At this point in time, majority will surely prefer to try non-surgical methods first before spending a fortune to let plastic surgeons cut them open.

Let us be clear though that when we say non-surgical, we mean non-invasive. The following treatments are still classified under plastic surgery and may only be performed by licensed plastic surgeons in a hospital or an accredited skin centre.

1.CO2 Laser – Laser treatment is probably the most preferred non-surgical skin tightening treatment for skin tightening. The carbon dioxide is used to dissolve and smoothen very deep wrinkles in the skin. This means though that CO2 Laser is ideal for locations in the skin where the loosening and wrinkling is not very severe. If attempted on locations where the sagging is more pronounced, you will just be disappointed by the results no matter how many sessions you hold.

2.Ulthera – This procedure uses ultrasound technology, which means it can penetrate deep into the skin and begin its tightening/restructuring magic from the very base. The deep-skin layer is heated to hasten collagen production, which is instrumental for the recovery of the skin's natural elasticity.

3.Thermage – This is also highly recommended by plastic surgeons, especially for women who want to do something akin to a face lift. Monopolar radio frequency is used to tighten the skin. According to testimonies, the results are excellent because everything looks natural, not obviously tightened like a stretched plastic sheet.
It is important to acknowledge the fact that at present, there is no single non-surgical procedure that can produce results as excellent as the invasive skin tightening surgeries, like tummy tuck and arm lift surgery. If your case of saggy skin is truly dire (i.e. your belly has folds of excess skin), then you may have no choice but to just go through with surgery—if it is truly that important to you.

As a last note, everyone should really be more responsible with their bodies as early as their teens and early 20's. As we grow older, our skin loses its elasticity, that's why we see our beloved grandparents with sagging skin. This also means that if you gained weight in your 20s or 30s, and then go through a rigorous diet and workout program to lose it in just weeks, there's a big possibility that you'll be left with saggy skin in the tummy, arms, legs and neck.

So, remember two things regarding weight loss: it shouldn't be very quick and it should only occur while you're still young.