Overview
Loose skin, or sagging skin, is a common complaint from individuals who have lost a lot of weight from extreme dieting. Loose skin is also the result of the natural aging process. This skin problem affects numerous parts of the body, including the abdominal areas, thighs, neck and arms. Loose skin can cause rashes and skin irritations, since the loose skin rubs against other parts of your body. Dirt, heat and sweat can build up in the folded layers of the loose skin, causing bed sores and rashes. Fortunately, there are methods you can apply to effectively eliminate loose skin.
Step 1
Undergo microdermabrasion to eliminate loose skin. This medical procedure is performed by a dermatologist who applies an abrasive to the affected skin to stimulate the production of skin cells and proteins called collagen. Microdermabrasion also improves your skin tone and reduces sagging skin.
Step 2
Consult a cosmetic surgeon and undergo body contouring plastic surgery if it is hard for you to eliminate loose skin by diet and exercise. Body contouring plastic surgery includes several different body-sculpting techniques used by cosmetic surgeons to reshape any part of your body. These methods include body lift procedures, liposuction and tummy tucks.
Step 3
Get intense pulsed light skin-tightening therapy to eliminate loose skin. This nonsurgical technique is performed by a dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon and involves targeting the areas with loose skin with high radio frequency energy. These energy waves penetrate deep into the loose skin, tightening them from within. This method is very effective in tightening loose skin around the buttocks, thighs and arms. Consult a dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon for more information about this procedure.
Step 4
Do strength-training exercises such as weightlifting for one hour daily to help improve loose skin. Strength training helps build muscle tone and burns away any leftover excess fat tissue under your skin. Consult your physician before embarking on any kind of exercises program.
About this Author
Frank Dioso is a trained clinical laboratory professional, working for prominent diagnostic laboratories and research institutions such as Quest Diagnostics and California Clinical Trials. He has ghostwritten clinical trial reports for confidential pharmaceutical drugs, and is currently contributing his medical knowledge to various online publications.
