Time it takes for skin to tighten

djkshdfd

Hey everyone,

I have never been extremely overweight. I came on here to lose 20-30lbs which is mostly vanity weight and to get rid of some extra fat from not working out for a while. I currently do a lot of running and some circuit training.

But my question is about the skin on my stomach. I have lost weight from the area but the skin is not "taught" or "tight." I am only 23 so I was wondering if it just takes some time. My stomach has never bulged out and I have never had a belly but the skin has always been very soft. I have lost 17lbs in three months so that is how much time I have given it so far.

Has anyone else lost around this amount of weight? How long did it take for your skin to tighten, or did it?

tappytaptap

There are lotions and creams you can buy that will help to make your skin more firm. Vasaline makes one that works quite well and is pretty cheap

kimberlygo

I'm in the same boat. I lost about 40 lbs. I'd love to know. Right now I'm using Suave firming lotion.

djkshdfd

Hmm, maybe I'll look into the firming lotions. I was never sure if they really worked.

nomorefatbitch

Nothing has worked for me. I have just had to learn to love me as I am. So far, I am a work in progress.

chevy88grl

I honestly think it is just a matter of how your own skin reacts to losing the weight.

For me, the ONLY place I have any extra skin is on my belly - it isn't a lot, but it is there. I've had 2 kids and lost 60lbs total, plus I am 36 yrs old. So, I don't expect it to ever totally go back down.

I think keeping yourself hydrated and hydrating your skin from the outside (lotion) will help, but there isn't a magic cream or anything to make it better. Time and your own genetics will determine if it returns completely to normal or not.

cramernh

I honestly think it is just a matter of how your own skin reacts to losing the weight.

For me, the ONLY place I have any extra skin is on my belly - it isn't a lot, but it is there. I've had 2 kids and lost 60lbs total, plus I am 36 yrs old. So, I don't expect it to ever totally go back down.

I think keeping yourself hydrated and hydrating your skin from the outside (lotion) will help, but there isn't a magic cream or anything to make it better. Time and your own genetics will determine if it returns completely to normal or not.

This is spot-on.

Thankilates

I don't have much time to write, so can more later. Creams? No no no. I am sure they might help but all those chemicals going into your largest organ?!?!? NO THANK YOU!

Dry brushing! Google it! I do it every day and not only does it feel great, you get the smoothest skin ever (all my friend's are amazed i don't use lotion) it get your lymphatic system up and moving, helps removes toxins and tightens skins. You should notice a difference in 30 days, but really 60 and 90 is AMAZING!