Liposuction is a very popular procedure for treating unwanted deposits of fat. Those unwanted fat deposits often occur in the abdomen, hips, thighs, and upper arms. While most patients are very pleased with the results, many also find themselves with loose skin in the treatment area. This loose skin can often cause people to become self-conscious and may take away the satisfaction of the liposuction surgery.
So what can be done about this loose skin? Here is a look at some ways to help.
Strength Training
Strength training exercises can help tighten the skin. Doing exercises such as weight training, isometric training, and resistance training for about an hour a day will help tighten the area. These types of exercises actually fill the space of the loose skin with lean muscles, along with tightening the support tissues of the skin.
Drink Plenty of Water
Drinking plenty of water each day — between 11 and 12 glasses — can help firm up that loose skin. It will also hydrate your skin and body. The water helps you maintain proper liver functions, along with keeping your skin moisturized and tightened.
RF Skin Tightening
RF skin tightening is a non-surgical procedure that bombards the skin with radio-frequency energy. This energy penetrates the deeper layers of the skin to cause it to tightening from within. This is a very good way to get rid of the loose skin in the arms, thighs, and buttocks.
You should keep in mind that often this loose skin will tighten on its own. Right after liposuction surgery, you may see that loose skin; however, many patients will see the skin tightening and become firmer on its own over time.
In certain cases, where the loose skin is on the abdomen, a tummy tuck may be recommended. This is a decision that needs to be discussed with your physician.
Says Dr. Thomas Wright, medical director of Laser Lipo and Vein, “We often see patients with some loose skin right after a liposuction procedure. We want each client to have the best results, so we will consult with each one to ensure that the best skin tightening procedures are advised.”
He also advises that all patients consult with a physician before undertaking any type of skin tightening procedure to ensure that the results are maintained and that the clients is safe.