{"id":13790,"date":"2025-03-27T23:12:58","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T16:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=13790"},"modified":"2025-03-27T23:12:58","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T16:12:58","slug":"the-solution-to-tightening-loose-skin-after-major-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=13790","title":{"rendered":"The Solution To Tightening Loose Skin After Major Weight Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Some things just don\u2019t bounce back. Extra skin after major weight loss is one of them. Losing weight is celebrated like the finish line of a race. But what is much less talked about is what happens next when your body doesn\u2019t quite snap back the way you hoped. So, when should tightening loose skin become option?<\/p>\n<p>For those dropping serious weight, over 100 pounds, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/features\/feature-news\/the-right-way-to-use-glp-1-drugs-to-lose-fat-and-keep-muscle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">whether through GLP-1s<\/a>, or with a committed nutrition and fitness program, excess skin can be a not-so-fun reality check. You get fit and then you\u2019re left with a reminder of your past self hanging on, literally.<\/p>\n<p>Even bodybuilders, especially those who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/nutrition\/gain-mass\/12-bodybuilding-diet-tips-build-muscle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bulk up to extreme sizes and then cut<\/a>, may deal with sagging skin when they lose significant muscle volume. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drleifrogers\/?hl=en\">Dr. Leif Rogers,<\/a> a board-certified plastic surgeon, explains that while extreme muscle loss doesn\u2019t usually cause the same degree of loose skin as fat loss, it can still leave certain areas stretched, particularly the chest, arms, and thighs. \u201cBodybuilders who lose significant size sometimes notice laxity in areas where their skin had been stretched over extreme muscle mass,\u201d Dr. Rogers explains.<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s nowhere as bad as it can be with fat loss.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dave_Asprey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dave Asprey<\/a>, best-selling author and often touted as the \u201cFather of biohacking,\u201d knows this struggle all too well. Once tipping the scale at 300 pounds (from fat, not muscle), he\u2019s now the leanest he\u2019s ever been, around 5% body fat. He\u2019s also tried every trick in the book to get his skin to tighten naturally: collagen, stem cells, red light therapy. radio frequency technology, lasers, whole-body vibration, even peptides and exosomes.<\/p>\n<p>But after years of optimizing, he hit a wall when it came to tightening loose skin.<\/p>\n<p>Not one to hide his interventions, he recently shared an Instagram reel with his face swollen, bruised and covered in bandages. \u201cI had 20 square inches of extra skin removed from my face alone,\u201d Asprey shares. \u201cThat\u2019s two passport covers\u2019 worth. And that\u2019s after trying everything.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption \">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:55.36519386835%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Plastic-surgen-marking-the-loose-skin-found-on-a-patients-face.jpg?quality=86&amp;strip=all\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Plastic surgen marking the loose skin found on a patient's face\" width=\"1109\" height=\"614\" data-fallback-img=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Plastic-surgen-marking-the-loose-skin-found-on-a-patients-face.jpg?quality=86&amp;strip=all\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">New Africa\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/h2>\n<h2>Is Tightening Loose Skin Just a Cosmetic Issue?<\/h2>\n<p>Some people dismiss skin removal surgery as \u201cvain\u201d or \u201cunnecessary.\u201d But according to Dr. Rogers, loose skin isn\u2019t always just an aesthetic issue.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf the skin is sagging significantly, it can trap moisture, leading to rashes, irritation, or even infections,\u201d Dr. Rogers explains. \u201cIn some cases, it can cause mobility issues, where skin folds rub together and create discomfort.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Asprey adds that it could even impact the body\u2019s function. \u201cYou\u2019ve got extra surface area your body has to manage,\u201d he points out. \u201cIt can affect circulation, lymphatic drainage, and even temperature regulation. Your body now has all this extra tissue to cool down and heat up. That\u2019s wasted energy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And we know biohackers are not ones to want to waste energy.<\/p>\n<h2>When is Skin Removal Surgery Necessary?<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re in the middle of a weight-loss journey, you might be wondering: Can I avoid surgery entirely? Maybe. Maybe not.<\/p>\n<p>According to Asprey, for most people who just had moderate amounts of obesity and lost around 40 pounds instead of 100 pounds, they can do things like radiofrequency or laser treatments for tightening loose skin around the neck and face. He also mentions a procedure\u2014called the no-cut facelift\u2014that he experimented with. However, he says, \u201cat a certain point if you see that all those treatments just aren\u2019t going to do it because you have too much skin, then I would consider surgery, but I would wait two years.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Rogers agrees that the safest timeline is to wait two years before surgery should even be crossing your mind. \u201cIn general, you want to give yourself a minimum of one year after you hit a stable weight before you consider excision of the skin. In some cases, you might want to wait even longer. Two years is probably safest if you have that patience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Patience might save you some scars and thousands of dollars because he says, \u201cthe skin does remodel quite a bit over time, and the younger you are, the better that frequently does.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>However, watch out for stretch marks because he says they will stop your skin from shrinking back maximally. \u201cIf you have a lot of stretch marks, the skin\u2019s not going to snap back as well, no matter what.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption \">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:55.36519386835%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Young-female-insecure-about-the-loose-skin-in-her-underarm.jpg?quality=86&amp;strip=all\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Young female insecure about the loose skin in her underarm\" width=\"1109\" height=\"614\" data-fallback-img=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Young-female-insecure-about-the-loose-skin-in-her-underarm.jpg?quality=86&amp;strip=all\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Pormezz\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/h2>\n<h2>Tightening Loose Skin Without Surgery<\/h2>\n<h3>Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cThis is probably the most effective non-surgical option right now,\u201d Dr. Rogers explains, adding that it doesn\u2019t only help stimulate the remodeling of collagen production and tighten the skin, but it can also help shred more fat. But results vary depending on age and skin health. It\u2019s going to take a minimum of three or four treatments to see any progress. And, he says the rule of thumb is a third of patients have amazing results, a third have okay results, and a third see no result, or nothing that\u2019s appreciable.<\/p>\n<h3>Laser therapy<\/h3>\n<p>Lasers, he says, are more effective for those who seek surface-level improvements. They can improve skin texture and elasticity, especially on the face. \u201cIt\u2019s better for improving texture and fine lines, and they do work better on the face, partially because the face can handle laser energy better than the body.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Ultrasound therapy<\/h3>\n<p>This used to be popular, but Dr. Rogers says, it\u2019s fallen out of favor because the results are inconsistent. It\u2019s more effective in younger patients with mild laxity.<\/p>\n<h3>Internal RF Devices<\/h3>\n<p>For people in the middle, where skin is loose but not bad enough for surgery, these treatments heat the deeper layers of skin. He says it won\u2019t remove inches of loose skin, but it can make a noticeable difference. These devices deliver the energy under the skin in a surgical setting where it will tighten the fibrocyte, which are collagen bands that hold your skin in place. It connects you to the deeper tissues. \u201cWhen you gain weight, they get stretched way out. When you lose weight, they get very loose and the skin gets very saggy. So when you can shorten them with heat, it shrinks the skin closer to the muscles underneath and that sometimes is a good solution,\u201d Dr. Rogers explains.<\/p>\n<p>However, even the best non-surgical options have limits.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese treatments work best for mild to moderate skin laxity,\u201d Dr. Rogers says. \u201cIf someone has large amounts of excess skin, especially if there are stretch marks, it\u2019s unlikely that any of these will provide enough improvement to replace surgery.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And if you\u2019re over 40, post-menopausal, or have significant skin damage, your results may be less predictable.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe younger you are, the better your skin will respond,\u201d he explains. \u201cBut if you lose over 100 pounds, especially later in life, your skin may not recover as well\u2014even with biohacking.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption \">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:55.36519386835%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/An-abdomen-that-is-ready-for-sking-removal-surgery-in-the-operating-room.jpg?quality=86&amp;strip=all\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"An abdomen that is ready for sking removal surgery in the operating room\" width=\"1109\" height=\"614\" data-fallback-img=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/An-abdomen-that-is-ready-for-sking-removal-surgery-in-the-operating-room.jpg?quality=86&amp;strip=all\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Peter Porrini\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>How Much Does Skin Removal Surgery Cost<\/h2>\n<p>Asprey\u2019s recent procedure wasn\u2019t cheap. The no-cut facelift he did in the U.S., he says, would cost around $60,000 and the longevity protocol including stem cells he did in Costa Rica would start at $35,000. Adding to that, Dr. Rogers says surgeries like a tummy tuck start at $6,000.<\/p>\n<p>The above-mentioned non-invasive options can run from a couple thousand per package, according to Dr. Rogers, but cost may vary at each clinic.<\/p>\n<h2>Is Skin Removal Surgery Worth It?<\/h2>\n<p>At the end of the day, this is a personal decision. Some will opt for surgery to restore comfort and function, while others may find that non-invasive treatments offer enough improvement. And, of course, the depth of your wallet will play a major role as these interventions aren\u2019t cheap.<\/p>\n<p>But beyond the functional and aesthetic aspects, there\u2019s one more piece of this puzzle: the ability to feel whole and \u201cyou\u201d again. Loose skin can be a daily reminder of the past, a disconnect between how strong and capable you feel on the inside and what you see in the mirror.<\/p>\n<p>Asprey puts it bluntly: \u201cI didn\u2019t remove my skin for other people. I wanted to recognize my face again. I now see my dimples the way I\u2019ve always looked. And it created a change in my energetic state that was very noticeable. And I think that\u2019s underappreciated in the world of longevity is how you feel is most important. The other stuff is just frosting on the cake.\u201d\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/features\/feature-news\/the-solution-to-tightening-loose-skin-after-major-weight-loss\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some things just don\u2019t bounce back. Extra skin after major weight loss is one of them. Losing weight is celebrated like the finish line of a race. But what is much less talked about is what happens next when your body doesn\u2019t quite snap back the way you hoped. So, when should tightening loose skin &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13790","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-fitness"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13790","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=13790"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13790\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13790"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=13790"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=13790"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}