After rapid weight loss or losing a significant amount of weight, it’s not uncommon to experience excess loose skin. This happens because the skin has a certain elasticity to it and when it stretches to accommodate weight gain, it typically doesn’t regain its tightness after shedding that weight.
Knowing what is involved and what options are available will help you decide which procedure is best for you, along with the guidance and care of a professional clinic. Our experts will discuss these options and the benefits of each procedure to help you feel confident and informed.
Areas That Are More Prone to Loose Skin
Some areas are more commonly affected after weight loss. These areas include the upper arms, abdomen, thighs, and buttocks. Time is also a factor in the extent and amount of loose skin that can occur. The longer the skin was stretched out the more damaged the elastin fibers will be. The procedures discussed here will provide lasting results to help you on your journey to reach your body goals.
3 Non-Invasive Procedures
EVOLVE. This treatment is highly effective and a wonderful non-surgical option. As it delivers a trifecta of benefits in a single treatment, working to trim, tighten, and tone, it stands out as a top pick.
Evolve utilizes a customized radio-frequency energy, referred to as RF Waves that penetrate the skin. As the EvolveTite System heats the subdermal layer of skin uniformly it encourages collagen renewal and generates the process of cellular repair. Since this procedure can target multiple body areas at once, and is customizable depending on individual needs, the results are a direct aesthetic improvement for loose skin from not only weight loss but other factors such as aging.
Body FX and Mini FX. This state-of-the-art, long-lasting, non-invasive solution for body contouring provides a non-surgical alternative to liposuction and a wonderful skin-tightening option. With the use of radio frequency energy, deep tissue heating, and light vacuum pressure, the BodyFX applicator distributes heat to the skin and underlying fat causing the tissue to heat and contract to tighten the skin. This is an increasingly popular procedure to use on all parts of the body where loose skin is a concern.
Morpheus8. After weight loss, loose skin can also be a concern on the face and neck area. This non-invasive procedure exclusively offered at our clinic combines two popular skin rejuvenation techniques. Micro-needling and radiofrequency energy utilizing fine micro pins that penetrate the skin and activate the dermal layer. This process results in the production of new collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid, which effectively work together to restore firmness and vibrancy to the skin. As the skin repairs itself with the release of collagen and elastin, this procedure offers immediate results that are even more noticeable over time.
Our cosmetic procedures are physician-administered for your body and face and are designed to restore your desired appearance, enhancing your confidence. We focus on bringing you the latest medical technology breakthroughs to minimize disruptions to your daily schedule. The recovery time, cost, and number of treatments needed varies for each procedure and individual.
The experienced, friendly service we provide will make you feel comfortable and we are available to answer all of your questions about which procedure is best for you. We proudly offer the treatments mentioned here along with other nonsurgical procedures that can be completed with minimal downtime. You can learn more about these and our other services by calling us at (804) 290-0060 to make an appointment or fill out our online contact form to get started.