Loose skin?
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My weight has been up and down and with 2 pregnancies I do have a little loose skin in the lower tummy. I still have 20 to go then all together it'll be 70 lost, and I'm almost 46. I've lost it slowly and done strength training, so the butt legs and upper body are free of loose skin. I think most of that is genetic and skin elasticity. DON'T WORRY! Work on your goal at a healthy pace and if you need tweaks after there's so many options to treat loose skin, some non surgical.
Good luck!
could you tell us what other options there is to loose skin
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I have lost 200+ pounds and yes there is loose skin and it is gross, but with clothes on it is ok and still worth the weight loss. It has tightened up some but being nearly 40 i doubt it will go away all together.0
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In for the ,lose steady plus lift weights an drink enough water. Then I think its genetics and patience.0
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Parkercomom wrote: »They help with the elasticity of your skin.
But, how can they do that? It is my understanding skin elasticity has mostly to do with heredity, but also whether you work out while losing weight, amounts of pounds lost, whether you've been overweight or obese.
If what you say were true, then it seems to me it would be more publicized.
Lots of research on this, although there have not been any large longitudinal studies, the research that has been done suggests that it is true. Some oils will improve the elasticity of skin and reduce the appearance of some aging markers. However for those with diabetes and circulatory issues, they can also interfere with wound healing (no-one seems to be sure why). So why it is not widely publicized, I don't know. A conspiracy theorist may say that cosmetic companies would prefer to sell expensive creams.
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There are lots of collagen supplements out there, it cant hurt to start taking one, as well as some vitC0
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Parkercomom wrote: »They help with the elasticity of your skin.
But, how can they do that? It is my understanding skin elasticity has mostly to do with heredity, but also whether you work out while losing weight, amounts of pounds lost, whether you've been overweight or obese.
If what you say were true, then it seems to me it would be more publicized.
Lots of research on this, although there have not been any large longitudinal studies, the research that has been done suggests that it is true. Some oils will improve the elasticity of skin and reduce the appearance of some aging markers. However for those with diabetes and circulatory issues, they can also interfere with wound healing (no-one seems to be sure why). So why it is not widely publicized, I don't know. A conspiracy theorist may say that cosmetic companies would prefer to sell expensive creams.
They may help skin appearance if you're deficient and then supplement. They may help make your skin more hydrated and healthier looking. But I doubt they will help much with excess skin that is due to weight loss. That's a different problem-- too much skin, not just inelastic skin.0 -
Hydrate and exfoliate! Sugar scrubs and coconut oil. Use it while losing the weight and it will help your skin firm up..... So will building muscle. Drinks lots of water. Lots.0
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Parkercomom wrote: »They help with the elasticity of your skin.
But, how can they do that? It is my understanding skin elasticity has mostly to do with heredity, but also whether you work out while losing weight, amounts of pounds lost, whether you've been overweight or obese.
If what you say were true, then it seems to me it would be more publicized.
Lots of research on this, although there have not been any large longitudinal studies, the research that has been done suggests that it is true. Some oils will improve the elasticity of skin and reduce the appearance of some aging markers. However for those with diabetes and circulatory issues, they can also interfere with wound healing (no-one seems to be sure why). So why it is not widely publicized, I don't know. A conspiracy theorist may say that cosmetic companies would prefer to sell expensive creams.
It sounds like bro-science to me.
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I'm 21, I lost about 80 pounds in 2010 and had loose skin in the arm area. Over the years, it got better and I did a little weight lifting to help out the issues as well. It didn't completely disappear but TONING WHILE LOSING HELPS0
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shatinakthomas wrote: »I'm 21, I lost about 80 pounds in 2010 and had loose skin in the arm area. Over the years, it got better and I did a little weight lifting to help out the issues as well. It didn't completely disappear but TONING WHILE LOSING HELPS
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I just went out and bought carusos super collagen builder. My dentist also recommended this to me for keeping gums healthy. Might be good for anti aging and skin too??0
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Sagging skin is inelastic skin. I understand that with weight loss comes a lot of excess skin. I also understand that sustained, large weight loss takes time. This can mean that inelasticity may be an issue and supplements may be of assistance.galgenstrick wrote: »They may help skin appearance if you're deficient and then supplement. They may help make your skin more hydrated and healthier looking. But I doubt they will help much with excess skin that is due to weight loss. That's a different problem-- too much skin, not just inelastic skin.
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Lost & am maintaining 150 lb loss....I am over twice your age and had been heavy for most of my life so I really thought I'd have gobs of loose skin, lol....I was pleasantly surprised to say the least. Bit of batwings which I'm working on (lifting) and really not much else I can complain about.
The perks of losing outweigh IMHO, the fear of loose skin. I feel fantastic, dropped taking 5 meds and no longer carry the diagnoses of Type 2 DM, HTN or cholesterol/lipid issues. I really didn't start doing much exercise wise till I was close to the 100 lb loss mark, then started walking daily (and haven't stopped yet)
Everyone is different though, you are young, your skin might snap back a lot quicker if you even do get loose skin during your loss.0 -
airangel59 wrote: »Lost & am maintaining 150 lb loss....I am over twice your age and had been heavy for most of my life so I really thought I'd have gobs of loose skin, lol....I was pleasantly surprised to say the least. Bit of batwings which I'm working on (lifting) and really not much else I can complain about.
The perks of losing outweigh IMHO, the fear of loose skin. I feel fantastic, dropped taking 5 meds and no longer carry the diagnoses of Type 2 DM, HTN or cholesterol/lipid issues. I really didn't start doing much exercise wise till I was close to the 100 lb loss mark, then started walking daily (and haven't stopped yet)
Everyone is different though, you are young, your skin might snap back a lot quicker if you even do get loose skin during your loss.
Same here- 53, over weight most of my life, after years of yo-yo dieting, I lost 44 lbs year before last, and I have very little loose skin (just some on my tummy), but I noticed exercise, especially weight lifting, and losing it slowly, has helped my skin integrity. I have taken no supplements.0 -
nope, skin does replace itself but it's not like the whole tissue gets turned over. that all got stretched out during the period of being overweight. as someone said, it's like an elastic band got stretched beyond its capacity. it is worn out, it is just not going to regain the tone it used to have.
you can see some improvement over time - if you are genetically lucky - but it might not be as dramatic as hoped. EAting a balanced diet with foods that support collagen synthesis might help a little. keywords: might, a little. sunscreen will prevent further damage to those areas.
there are laser tightening options - they show some but small results.
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Well, no, I'm not writing to a medical journal.
And, since you are the one who mentioned research, how about posting some peer reviewed studies? [/quote
Well, I already did. I read this in Lancet. I really love this business of demanding others do your research for you. I am sure if you are really interested in looking for the research you could log into Medline or Cinahl or whatever and look it up yourself.0 -
I'm not demanding anything at all.Well, no, I'm not writing to a medical journal.
And, since you are the one who mentioned research, how about posting some peer reviewed studies?
Well, I already did. I read this in Lancet. I really love this business of demanding others do your research for you. I am sure if you are really interested in looking for the research you could log into Medline or Cinahl or whatever and look it up yourself.
You are the one who said there was plenty of research on this subject, so I'm just asking you to post some. Bringing up the issue of research means you have done research already, therefore the onus is on you to post links or cites to research that helped you come to a conclusion.
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nope, skin does replace itself but it's not like the whole tissue gets turned over. that all got stretched out during the period of being overweight. as someone said, it's like an elastic band got stretched beyond its capacity. it is worn out, it is just not going to regain the tone it used to have.
you can see some improvement over time - if you are genetically lucky - but it might not be as dramatic as hoped. EAting a balanced diet with foods that support collagen synthesis might help a little. keywords: might, a little. sunscreen will prevent further damage to those areas.
there are laser tightening options - they show some but small results.
I agree. It would be nice if there were some magic vitamin or oil that would eliminate lose skin from dieting. 0 -
boopsiegrl wrote: »
could you tell us what other options there is to loose skin
I haven't tried it, so I can't speak to if it works, but my dermatologist has the laser tighten option, and cold sculpting, one of her staff tried it and was happy. I haven't sought out plastic surgery.
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