Extreme weight loss/wondering how to avoid loose skin

I guess it depends on genetics. I didn't have so much to lose, but I took some time to reach my goal. Every time when I thought my skin was getting a bit loose I took a break for 2-6 weeks and let things settle in. That usually was sufficient for me. Mind you, I'm about twice as old as you. Your skin should theoretically be more forgiving.

Hi there,

I went from 268 lbs to 110 lbs I did do it over about 2 years but I a hellova lot older than you 52 and thankfully I have very little issue with sagging/loose skin.

I think taking it slow is really helpful, staying well hydrated too, keeping up with extras such as a good moisturizer, maybe try dry brushing to increase circulation and all the other things you mention particularly strength training will stand you in good stead for the best outcome. Do yourself another favour and stay out of the sun as much as possible...UV really does take it's toll on our skin.

That said you have youth on your side!!!! Yay, such a positive....genetics do play a roll in how much sag you have and Yo-yo dieting is hell on making the skin lose it's suppleness so does pregnancy.

Another thing too....it takes well into the 2 year mark after you reach your goal for your skin to settle down....before that you really can't tell what the final outcome will be. No matter what though, I don't regret the sagging that I do have....it is much better than being overweight.

Good luck.

Hgreiner2015,

Dry brushing is using a shower brush with either bristles or loofah style before you get in the water. The principle behind it is to give yourself a vigorous but not painful massage to help stimulate circulation. I did do it....not everyday and probably that is a better way to go as you could damage skin tissue....If nothing else is was invigorating, did seem to make the skin glow and increase the blood flow.....

Because it was cheap and easy to do I thought why the Hell not it can't hurt - as long as you are careful with the intensity. Ooh, another product that I seen many ladies rave about is Bio-oil....many say that they have had excellent results using this product....I have used it too but found that it wasn't worth the expense when a decent moisturizer did pretty had pretty much the same benefits, so that may be something to investigate.

Thanks for the shout out about my weight loss that's very kind. I love your attitude about you wanting this to become a way of life - a sustainable enjoyable way to live life to the fullest. It will be that realistic attitude and patience that will see you triumph.

Genetics....age...how long you carried your extra weight...the list of things you can't change.

Lifting , moisturizing, a good diet and time can help to some extent.

I went from my highest of 97 kg , 15 yrs ago to 57kg now o a 5'1'' frame. And I carried my weight mostly on my front torso and for over 30 yrs. My skin couldn't go back. I had a breast lift with ski removal last October and a tummy and ab lift a month ago to get rid of my ab flaps and my stomach overhang. I'm still healing, but it was worth it. Can't wait to go running without the extra bounce on my front side!

Others have lost more and had little loose skin. I did not belong to that category.

I'm currently at around a little over 80 lbs lost with another 20 or 30 on the way and had the same concerns that your having about loose skin and still do to an extent. However, like alot of people have commented here, its your mindset that will set whether your ok with it or not. a picture I saw on Facebook can help demonstrate maybe?