January 22, 2025
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Weight loss is a great achievement that many of us strive to reach. Not only can it help us improve our health, but it also allows us to obtain slim silhouettes. Seeing as the majority of overweight individuals have difficulties in finding proper-fitting clothes, the decision is understandable and practical. However, there is a drawback: loose skin is almost always a given.
In the end, plenty of people end up with facial volume loss that has more to do with their past weight than the usual aging process. Luckily, plenty of innovative skin tightening treatments can help restore contour and support. In this blog, we will learn more about why they are needed and what you can do about them.
What Causes Loose Skin After Weight Loss?
Weight loss can lead to various changes in your facial features, mainly because of how fat is distributed. Fat can be burned quickly, but unfortunately, the skin doesn’t always get the memo to pull back quite as easily. Your jawline might become more obvious as the skin is closer to the bone, but the sagging jowls might not let you enjoy your results.
With a proper diet and exercise routine, skin can naturally return to a tighter shape, especially if the weight loss is gradual. However, aging or lack of hydration can compromise skin elasticity, keeping it from bouncing back. Weight loss medication like semaglutide also speeds up the weight loss process, leaving the skin to fall behind, with the phenomenon known as “Ozempic face.”
Procedures to trigger collagen and elastin production are essential to bring the skin in good shape or prevent it from sagging in the first place.
What Can You Do to Treat Loose Skin?
With enough collagen and elastin being produced, the skin can retain its elasticity. Sadly, that only happens when you are a teen or in your early 20s because, from that point on, natural collagen production begins to drop. The best way to increase the volume of collagen is to trigger your skin’s healing response and send more collagen and elastin into the area.
Laser treatments are usually the go-to in this case. At Park Avenue Medical Spa, we offer the following:
- Sofwave™
Intensive ultrasound waves sent to the target area create microscopic injuries. It’s not enough to damage the skin, but it can send a signal that something needs healing. Treatments such as Sofwave™ can achieve that, gradually tightening skin as it restores lost volume.
- Fotona
Using gold-standard Er: YAG and Nd: YAG technology, the Fotona dual-wavelength treatment stimulates collagen production while eliminating stubborn fat cells. This can help smooth your facial features and give you a more elegant contour.
- Morpheus8™
The Morpheus8™ procedure is another technology that can be used for skin tightening and even fat burning. Combining RF energy with microneedling, the procedure activates your skin’s healing response and stimulates collagen production, with the radiofrequency targeting fat.
The best treatment is generally chosen based on your needs once Dr. Tchelebi assesses your skin. The procedures are also customized based on your skin type and specific condition, ensuring the best results.
Benefits of Getting Skin Tightening Treatments Early
Skin tightening procedures can bring a series of advantages for every individual on a weight loss journey, including the following:
1. Non-Surgical
The earlier you start the skin tightening treatment, the less likely you will require surgical intervention. This is especially true for significant weight loss, provided you get the treatment at least once or twice a year. You can obtain natural-looking results without having to go under the knife.
2. Skin Laxity Prevention
Once you have passed a certain age, there is a higher chance for your facial skin to sag after weight loss. Regular preventative treatments give the skin the collagen boost it needs to keep up, preventing skin laxity from happening in the first place.
3. Quick Results
Skin tightening treatments immediately signal the body’s immune system to heal, creating new collagen. That collagen generally takes about a month to mature and will continue doing so for a few weeks and even months. Most patients notice a reduction in wrinkles in about a few weeks, along with more obvious plumpness in three months.
Tighten Your Skin at Park Avenue Medical Spa
Facial sagging should not stop you from enjoying your weight loss results. Whether your skin is already sagging or you want to prevent this phenomenon, collagen, and elastin-inducing treatments can be effective. Schedule an appointment with Park Avenue Medical Spa today and enjoy tighter skin!
STAY TUNED FOR PART 2: SKIN TIGHTENING FOR THE BODY!
For more information about facial skin tightening treatments, contact Park Avenue Medical Spa at 914-730-3333. We can welcome you to our office in Westchester, NY, restoring your skin’s lost elasticity. You can also fill out our online contact form, and we will get in touch with you shortly.