February 5, 2025
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Obesity is something that one in eight people deal with, among which only one out of five are happy with their current weight. While there is nothing wrong with having a few extra pounds, excess weight increases your chances of developing health complications. A successful weight loss journey can bring you much closer to your health goals, but there is a chance that your aesthetic goals might not be met. The main culprit for that is excess skin.
Sagging skin is a common side effect of weight loss, and nearly half of the people who have lost weight have to undergo surgery to remove the excess skin. That said, technology has improved enough nowadays that you can save the skin in non-surgical ways. This blog will give you some insight into treatments that Park Avenue Medical Spa offers to reduce sagging skin.
Why Does Loose Skin Happen on the Body?
Going on a weight loss journey doesn’t automatically mean you will end up with loose skin. That said, certain circumstances can lay the grounds for this happening. In some cases, you may have complete control over it; in other cases, not so much.
For instance, once you have passed a certain age, the skin will no longer be able to “snap” back into place as quickly. This is because the skin loses 10 percent or more of its ability to produce collagen and elastin per decade. Both of these proteins are necessary to keep the skin’s structure. Once the fat is gone, the skin may not be strong enough to go back to its tighter state.
Another reason why this happens is rapid weight loss. Fat burns faster than collagen has time to form, so the skin doesn’t have enough time to catch up. If aids such as weight loss medication are used, this process can be pushed even faster, leading to sagging skin over numerous body areas.
Skin Tightening Options to Consider
Collagen-inducing treatments can help treat sagging skin on the entire body, as they trigger collagen and elastin production in the treated area. The most popular options include the following:
- Sofwave™
Sofwave™ is a procedure that uses SUPERB™ Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam Technology to gently warm the skin from within. This activates the body’s healing response, which starts producing a higher production of collagen and elastin. As these compounds mature, you should notice less sagging and cellulite reduction.
- Morpheus8™
Morpheus8™ uses two technologies to trigger a skin-tightening process, namely microneedling and radiofrequency. The former creates small microchannels in the skin that induce collagen production, whereas the other does the same by heating the skin. RF can also be used to address stubborn fat cells, helping you subtly sculpt the body.
- Fotona
The Fotona laser system uses a dual-wavelength to treat skin laxity, delivering Er: YAG and Nd: YAG laser into the skin. The former wavelength triggers collagen production, and the latter handles lingering stubborn fat. This can help sculpt your figure and obtain a slimmer shape.
The appropriate skin tightening option is chosen after a consultation with Dr. Anca Tchelebi. Each treatment is customized based on your skin type, age, and individual needs.
Who Should Consider Skin Tightening After Weight Loss?
While you can get skin tightening treatments the moment you start your weight loss journey, several signs can point out that you should also get it afterward. This includes the following.
- You Have Sagging Skin on the Arms
Weight loss can lead to sagging skin on the arms, commonly called “bat wings.” This usually becomes noticeable when you lift your arms, making them look less appealing when wearing short sleeves. If the sagging is minimal to medium, non-surgical skin tightening can be used to restore definition.
- You Have Loose Skin on the Abdomen
When you lose weight, your abdomen is one of the most common areas where you experience sagging skin. This might make it look like you still have fat in the area when it’s just skin. These treatments can bring everything together, leading to a flatter stomach.
- The Skin Is Drooping Around the Buttocks or Knees
Your knees and buttocks may be concealed under your clothes when wearing jeans, but there may be times when you want to wear a bikini or shorts. If you notice that the skin in those areas has lost its elasticity and begun drooping, skin tightening can help offer a perkier or tighter aesthetic.
- You Have Wrinkling or Skin Laxity Issues on Your Thighs
The thighs are also a common “victim” of weight loss, causing the skin on the inner and outer thighs to droop or wrinkle. Skin tightening can trigger new elastin and collagen, giving the impression of a slimmer look. Plus, in the right setting, ultrasound-based skin-tightening procedures can reduce the intensity of lingering cellulite.
Get Your Skin Tightening Treatment Today from Park Avenue Medical Spa!
Loose skin should not be the reason you keep hiding your body underneath your clothes! Help your skin bounce back by using the appropriate skin tightening treatments. Schedule an appointment with Park Avenue Medical Spa and begin your body contouring journey!
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To learn more about skin tightening treatments after weight loss, you may contact Park Avenue Medical Spa at 914-730-3333. We can offer the guidance you need to reduce sagging skin. You can also fill out our online contact form and we can help you get an appointment!