Depending on how much weight is lost, determines the extent of loose skin which might be pronounced or not. However, major weight loss, gets you excess skin hanging on the body. The fat which used to occupy that portion is out.
The inner layer of the skin contains collagen and elastin. The protein elastin is responsible for your skin staying tight, it provides elasticity. Collagen is responsible for your skin’s firmness and strength.
During weight gain, the skin expands to create more room for the increased growth. When the skin stretches and remains this way for a long time, the elastin and collagen fibres become damaged.
A major weight loss for a long-term obese or overweight person will result in more pronounced loose skin.
There are remedies to this which might take a long time for retraction of the skin, say from weeks to years. This largely depends on age, lifestyle, genetics and the amount of weight lost.
Body contouring is the most effective procedure for retraction of skin after a major weight loss. There are also other alternatives such as Velashape which uses infrared light, radiofrequency, and massage to reduce loose skin.
We also have ultrasound therapy which uses ultrasound waves sent deep into the skin to stimulate collagen production. However, these alternatives do not have the dramatic effect of body contouring.
That said, there are natural remedies, Building muscle mass is an effective way of filling in loose skin, you get to kill three birds with a stone. You get a toned muscle, a better appearance and lose more calories.
Collagen must be produced inside out. Using firmness creams can give you a slight boost. However, you can take in certain nutrients which help to stimulate collagen production, so we have the natural phenomenon occurring to hasten the process.
A protein-rich diet is vital for healthy skin, whether from plant or animal sources. Vitamin C is also vital for collagen production.
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Massaging loose skin can increase blood flow and helps your skin feel much firmer. Well….. if this does not work for you, you still get to have a light body and ache-free joints after your massage therapy.
Lastly, stay hydrated. Daily intake of ideal amounts (at least 2 litres of water per day) of water will improve hydration and skin.
