What to do about loose skin after Weight-Loss

You Lost The Weight And Now What?

If you, like many of us, started the journey to weight-loss and noticed loose skin that does not seem to get better even with working out, then it may be time to consider other options.

Thanks to prescription drugs like Semiglutide, efficient nutrition, and consistent workout regimens, the weight is dropping quicker than ever before. That’s great except for the extra skin and small areas of fat often visible especially on the arms, abs, and thighs. It’s truly annoying.. but better than the extra pounds right? In this article we wanted to address a few nonsurgical options that have proven to be life-savers when it comes to tightening and plumping the skin on the face and body after weight-loss. Of course, babies, aging and genetics can also play a role when it comes to skin laxity (loose skin). No worries, we have you covered.

Top Treatments For Skin Tightening On The Body:

Available at Vitalogy Medical Spa in Homewood, Alabama

1. Deep RF Microneedling available with the Virtue RF System and distributed exclusively by Cartessa Aesthetics is FDA approved with proven results and safe for dark and light skin tones. DeepRF uses 36 gold tipped insulated needles combined with radiofrequency.  Deep RF is ideal to to tighten and plump skin, treat scars and stretch marks and improves overall skin texture and tone.  3 treatments are recommended for best results. Areas that can be treated with Deep RF include the arms, abs, thighs, knees, and more.
2. VanquishMe – targets fat and tightens skin In addition to destroying annoying pockets of fat, VanquishMehelps tighten the skin. Treated areas are effectively “shrink-wrapped,” which improves both body contour and skin firmness. We often combine VanquishMe with Cellutone or Exilis for even better results as Cellutone smoothes out visible dimples (cellulite) and improves overall tone.
3. Exilis: Exilis is a monopolar skin tightening device that combines radiofrequency with ultrasonic (acoustic) energy to offer a non-invasive treatment that targets fat, firms skin, reduces wrinkles, and combats cellulite. It can be used on the abdomen, flanks, arms, back, and thighs to slim the silhouette and improve skin texture due to aging (We can also treat the face and neck with different settings).
4. Sculptra Aesthetic: Sculptra unlike Restylane (HA) fillers is a long lasting injectable that helps the body produce collagen and elastin fiber over time which in turn plumps and tightens the skin. . The main ingredient in Sculptra is poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA). As of recent years Sculptra has been used for buttock augmentation, cellulite reduction, and skin tightening in various areas of the body.  Dr. Sultan likes to use Sculptra to tighten and plump skin on select areas of the body in conjunction with the other treatment options mentioned above. Dr. Sultan finds Sculptra to be especially effective to treat  skin laxity and dimples on the buttocks and upper thighs.
5. PRX DermPerfexion: PRX DermPerfexion (formerly PRX T33 Non-Peeling Peel) is a chemical solution that penetrates the deeper layers of the skin without affecting the outer layers of the skin. DermPerfexion was developed originally to treat children with burn scars. In recent years it was discovered in Aesthetics to treat scars, tighten skin, and for skin texture improvement. We can treat stretch marks, scars and loose skin on the abdomen, flanks, thighs, decollate and more ( ideal for face and neck).  The treatment does not peel you like a chemical peel would and it does not require staying out of the sun afterward. There is absolutely no pain and no downtime. Patients should be committed to 4 treatments scheduled 1 week apart for best results. PRX stimulate rejuvenation and healing while promoting cell turnover and general skin health and a treatment series can have lasting results up to one year. We recommend repeating a series of PRX treatments annually.

Top Treatments  For Skin Tightening On The Face & Neck

Available at Vitalogy Medical Spa in Homewood, Alabama 

1. Virtue RF:  Smart RF Microneedling is the original handpiece attached to the Virtue RF System. Smart RF is an award winning FDA approved solution to tighten skin on the face and neck without downtime which is safe for all skin tones. The Virtue RF system uses 36 gold tipped insulated needles combined with radiofrequency to tighten and plump skin, improve texture and tone, reduce scars, and minimize enlarged pores. The Virtue RF system is perfect for the face and neck and men and women can equally benefit.
2. Exact RF : The Virtue RF system also offers a special hand-piece called Exact RF for smaller  areas of the face. The device uses a single needle to address under-eye bags, hooded lids,  jowls, and fine lines around the mouth. Some physicians even treat bra fat with this device.
3. Exilis: Exilis is a revolutionary skin tightening radiofrequency device that combines ultrasonic (acoustic) energy to offer a non-invasive treatment that helps to firm skin, reduces wrinkles.  It is effective for the face and neck as well as for the body. A minimum of 6 treatments is recommended to achieve best results.
4. Sculptra Aesthetic: Sculptra unlike Restylane (HA) fillers is a long lasting injectable that helps the body produce collagen and elastin fiber over time which in turn plumps and tightens the skin. . The main ingredient in Sculptra is poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA). Sculptra is very effective for volume loss in the face (temples, cheeks, mid-face lower face ) and can last 18-24 months.  You can expect gradual natural looking results. Sculptra is ideally combined with a traditional HA filler for instant results.
5. PRX DermPerfexion: PRX DermPerfexion  uses a chemical solution that penetrates and treats the deeper layers of the skin without affecting the outer layers of the skin. PRX is used to treat scars and stretch marks, tighten skin, improve skin texture, and to even out skin tone.  The treatment does not peel you like a chemical peel would and it does not require staying out of the sun afterward because this treatment does not cause photo sensitivity. There is absolutely no pain and no downtime. We can treat face, neck, and the body. Patients should be committed to 4 treatments scheduled 1 week apart for best results. PRX stimulate rejuvenation and healing while promoting cell turnover and general skin health and a treatment series can have lasting results up to one year. We recommend repeating a series of PRX treatments for skin tightening at least annually.

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