You’ve Lost a Lot of Weight: Learn How To Get Rid Of Loose Skin

Losing significant weight is a major achievement that deserves recognition and celebration. However, if your weight loss journey has left you with loose, sagging skin, you might feel less satisfied with your transformation than expected. 

While this is common for many people who have lost significant weight quickly, you have options.

At Transform Bariatrics in Germantown and Greenbelt, Maryland, Dr. Hitesh Amin offers surgical and nonsurgical skin tightening treatments to help you achieve the toned, contoured look you desire.

Learn more about how we help you achieve your weight and body goals.

Why is my skin loose?

Your skin is the largest organ in your body, acting as a barrier against germs, injury, and environmental stressors. It’s designed for flexibility and stretching to accommodate growth and weight fluctuations over time. However, when skin is stretched significantly and for an especially long period, it loses some of its natural elasticity. 

Rapid weight loss, whether through bariatric surgery or a medical weight loss plan, doesn’t always give the skin enough time to adapt. While some skin may tighten over time, excessive weight loss often leaves folds that won’t naturally retract. 

But with advances in surgery and technology, we can improve your look and tighten your skin.

Nonsurgical skin tightening

If your skin looseness is mild to moderate, we may recommend nonsurgical body contouring treatments to tighten the skin. These tools have advanced technology that triggers collagen production, a structural protein responsible for skin tone and strength. 

Many nonsurgical body contouring tools also help trim down stubborn pockets of fat. Even when you reach your goal weight and follow a diet and exercise program to the T, you can still struggle with a little extra flab. Our nonsurgical body contouring can help. 

Nonsurgical skin tightening treatments take about an hour at the office. Treatments are painless and require no downtime. However, it can take several weeks to see results.

Surgical skin tightening

Surgical intervention may be needed for individuals with more significant skin laxity to achieve the desired results. Our skilled cosmetic surgeon customizes each procedure to address your unique concerns, ensuring a natural, aesthetically pleasing outcome. 

Surgical skin tightening usually involves removing excess skin and fat and tightening remaining tissue, strategically placing sutures to minimize visible scarring.

Common procedures include:

• Tummy tuck
• Body lift
• Arm or thigh lift

While surgical skin tightening requires downtime for recovery, the results are dramatic and long-lasting.  

Losing a lot of weight with medical or surgical weight loss is empowering. But if you’re unhappy about the remaining excess skin, we can help. At Transform Bariatrics, we offer personalized treatment plans to help you achieve the smooth, contoured look you’ve worked hard for.

Call our office today or book an appointment online to learn about the skin tightening option.