shrinking skin

raysputin
raysputin Posts: 142 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I am on the wrong side of 60 and have lost 11Kgs with 25Kgs more to lose. I am worried about leaving folds of skin when the fat goes. So far my skin has rebounded well but I am only a third of the way to target. How can I get the best shrinkage of skin to minimise any folds? Will wearing a compression vest help? Will massage help?

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  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    I don't know.

    I'm starting to develop loose skin and hope it's a temporary thing or that others have some helpful advice.

    I do know a lot of old people end up with loose skin. Old like really old, not like you. :)
  • gregpack
    gregpack Posts: 426 Member
    What little advice I have:

    Don't lose too quickly.

    Consider lifting/weight training to help retain muscle mass.

    Time may help the skin shrink a bit.
  • Meerataila
    Meerataila Posts: 1,885 Member
    What little advice I have:

    Don't lose too quickly.

    Consider lifting/weight training to help retain muscle mass.

    Time may help the skin shrink a bit.

    This is good advice. One more thing: It's genetics, too. You won't know what you have to work with until you hit goal weight, so don't fret about it until you're there.

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