How to Tighten Excess Skin After Weight Loss
One of the common effects of weight loss from surgery or other drastic forms of weight loss is excess skin. Excess skin is caused from the expansion of tissue when you first gained weight. It's important to quickly consider your diet and exercise routine when you begin to tighten your excess skin. Your doctor will also provide you with bandages and helpful tips for routines to firmly tighten the skin.
Instructions
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Rub moisturizer into your excess skin each day. This will help to maintain its elasticity as your body may continue to lose weight. The best time to apply a heavy amount moisturizer is before you go to bed each night.
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Use a body scrub, such as a loofah, that will help tighten your loose skin (See References). Make sure to use the body scrub at least twice a day, and scrub the surface of the excess skin in the process.
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Drink at least eight to 10 glasses of water a day to keep your skin hydrated for regenerated growth and to flush out all the toxins that may remain in the excess skin (See References). Also, keep your diet healthy and avoid foods that are high in calories or fructose syrup.
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Perform a routine of exercises every day, including sit ups, push ups, running and lifting weights. Consult with a trainer for the amount of weight you should be lifting that will help you to lose your excess skin. Also, perform regular stomach crunches and take up a formal exercise course like yoga.
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Tighten your muscles throughout the day during any normal activity like driving or watching television. Simply flex your abdomen muscles in repetitions, like 15 thrusts at a time for five minutes.
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Massage the tightening skin constantly during the process and apply collagen cream, which will soak into your skin to tighten it. For extreme cases of excess skin, try using Preparation-H on the areas of excess skin. Preparation-H contains lanolin, which penetrates the skin to tighten the skin tissues.
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