Surgery to Remove Hanging Skin
Though continued exercise and fat loss will help reduce hanging skin around the abs, inner thighs and underarms, a surgical procedure is likely necessary to remove the loose skin. While weight loss surgery is often covered under medical insurance plans, skin removal is considered cosmetic surgery and is not covered by insurance. Prevention is the ideal way to deal with loose, hanging skin due to weight loss.
Prevent Loose Skin After Weight Loss
- Exercise regularly to tighten and tone problem areas
- Follow a healthy diet plan
- Do resistance training 3 times a week to build new muscle for the skin to adhere to
- Count calories
- Don’t follow an extremely restrictive diet
- Drink a lot of water
- Lose weight slowly
- Talk to your doctor about healthy weight loss options
Ways to Tighten Loose Skin After Extreme Weight Loss
- Continue to exercise regularly
- Concentrate on strength training exercises
- Eat lean poultry and other proteins with each meal
- Try over-the-counter creams to tighten the loose skin
- Consider surgical options to remove hanging skin
- Change your BMI to tighten loose skin
