HOW TO FIX EXCESS SKIN IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA

Whether you lost weight through diet and exercise or recently had weight loss surgery, there are a variety of options to treat excess skin. Natural remedies to correct excess skin do not work after significant weight loss. The most effective way to fix excess skin is through contouring and tightening treatments, many of which are offered at Thrive Medical Spa and Wellness.

WHERE IS THERE EXCESS SKIN AFTER WEIGHT LOSS

With significant weight loss, you see major changes in many areas of your body. Much like how the skin stretches and expands during weight gain, your skin will naturally retract with weight loss with the help of collagen and elastin fibers. However, after significant stretching from weight gain or pregnancy, the skin may not go back to its original elasticity. Loose skin can often be confused with excess fat, as the fat softens and settles in the body. As long as excess fat is present, your skin will remain molded to the fat and will not begin retracting. Collagen and elastin fibers are damaged when the skin stretches, carrying excess weight. 

REDUCING EXCESS SKIN

Rapid weight loss, like with weight loss surgery or after pregnancy, can leave you with excess skin, as the skin cannot retract as quickly as fat cells reduce. It is also important to remember that certain body areas will hold fat and excess skin longer than other areas. It will be harder to lose the excess fat and tighten the skin in areas like the lower abdomen, hips, thighs, and buttocks. Building muscle will help fill the excess skin left behind after rapid weight loss; however, there are cosmetic options to fix excess skin and get the results you are looking to achieve.

TREATMENTS TO FIX EXCESS SKIN IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA

To fix excess skin, we recommend a consultation with our surgeon at Thrive Medical Spa and Wellness to determine what options are best for your desired outcome. BodyTite is one potential minimally-invasive treatment to contour the body and face. BodyTite uses radio frequency energy to tighten the skin through heat and contraction. BodyTite also helps stimulate collagen production. Morpheus8 is another treatment recommended to help fix excess skin using radiofrequency microneedling. Morpheus8 stimulates collagen production to tighten and smooth skin on the face and body.

Contact Thrive Medical Spa and Wellness to discuss the best skin tightening treatment for you to help with skin laxity.