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Firm skin snaps back when stretched, but when skin loses this ability it can become loose and saggy. Sagging skin can affect both men and women in areas like the abdomen, thighs, and upper arms. This loss of firmness can be a result of weight loss, lifestyle factors, or simply part of the process of aging.
Factors that can contribute to sagging skin are:
If you’re concerned about sagging skin on your body and want to improve both the look and shape of your figure, there are solutions no matter what the cause. In this blog, we will look closely at how to tighten loose skin caused primarily by weight loss.
Although weight loss is generally a positive, one thing that rarely gets spoken about is the unfortunate side effect of loose skin. The truth is, loose skin after losing weight is normal. It tends to show up in the abdominal area, on the upper arms, thighs, and anywhere else that has lost significant inches. It’s nothing to be ashamed of—in fact, you should be proud, because loose skin is a sign that you’ve made a lot of progress toward your body goals. However, at some point in your journey, you may want to get rid of it. Luckily, there are solutions for sagging skin on the body.
If your sagging skin is a side effect of weight loss, you’re probably wondering how exercise can possibly be a good solution. The answer is that any activity that builds muscle tone beneath the skin gives your skin a good foundation, and reduces the look of sagging. Beneficial exercise types to solve sagging skin include weight lifting, resistance training, pilates, and fascial exercises.
Keeping a healthy balance of vitamins and minerals in your body is always a good idea. To help improve loose skin, you could also try collagen or hyaluronic acid supplements. Collagen hydrolysate, also known as hydrolyzed collagen comes in powdered form and can be purchased at natural food stores or online. Studies suggest that collagen supplements can have a boosting effect on the collagen your skin already produces naturally. Hyaluronic acid helps the skin retain moisture, giving it a plumped, full look, which can help reduce the appearance of sagging skin.
Creams, lotions, and serums that include hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C, and/or retinol can improve elasticity and tighten skin. Prescription retinoids, such as tretinoin and retin-A will usually have more significant results than over-the-counter products. Because the skin’s ability to absorb the useful ingredients subcutaneously is limited, you would have to use topical treatments for a very long time before you saw results. They are, however, a handy option for mildly sagging skin on the face, neck, and jawline.
After significant weight loss, some people consider surgery to remove excess skin. In this case, a large incision is made and a portion of skin removed, and the area is then closed with sutures. Often, more than one surgery is required to achieve the desired effect, and these need to be spread out over one or more years to allow for recovery. The downside of surgery is the downtime. They usually require a hospital stay of one to four days, followed by a recovery period at home of two to four weeks. Complications such as bleeding and infections are also a possibility.
Medical aesthetics treatments harness powerful technology, delivering awesome results without disrupting your life. Venus Concept’s Trim & Tite™ is the best example of this. The healthy production of collagen, which makes up 80% of our skin’s structure, as well as elastin, is what keeps our skin looking firm and youthful. This treatment uses radio frequency energy to delicately stimulate skin’s natural collagen and elastin production. Best of all, the treatments are quick, comfortable, and require absolutely no downtime. It’s a convenient and efficient way to target your sagging skin and get closer to your aesthetic goals.
Trim & Tite™ treatments are an excellent addition to other aesthetic treatments you may be interested in. Fat treatments and body slimming treatments can sometimes result in loose skin after the subcutaneous fat has decreased in volume. Trim & Tite™ maximizes your weight loss efforts. Together, the technology contours, tightens skin, and reduces cellulite, resulting in a slim and sculpted appearance. Before you begin the process of tightening, smoothing, and firming your skin, it’s important to speak to a qualified aesthetics professional who will come up with a plan tailored to your goals. Find one near you by using the search field provided below:
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Venus Bliss™ is cleared by the FDA and licensed by Health Canada for non-invasive lipolysis of the abdomen and flanks in individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or less, with the diode laser applicators. The (MP)2 applicator is cleared by the FDA for temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite, and licensed by Health Canada for temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and temporary cellulite reduction. Venus Bliss™ has CE Mark as a non-invasive medical aesthetic device enabling a comprehensive approach leading to body contouring, addressing fat reduction, skin tightening, circumference reduction, and cellulite reduction.
Venus Versa™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark as a multi-application device intended to be used in aesthetic and cosmetic procedures. The SR515 and SR580 applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions and treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions. The HR650/HR650XL and HR690/HR690XL applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the removal of unwanted hair and to effect stable long-term or permanent hair reduction for Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The AC Dual applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for the treatment of acne vulgaris. The DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators on the Venus Versa™ system are cleared by the FDA for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The OctiPolar™ applicator on the Venus Versa™ system is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for temporary body contouring via skin tightening, circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction. The NanoFractional RF™ (Viva) applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.
NeoGraft® is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use in suction-assisted follicular extraction and re-implantation. It is an auto-graft system and can be used on both male and female patients.
ARTAS iX™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use for harvesting hair follicles from the scalp in men diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) who have black or brown straight hair. ARTAS iX™ is intended to assist physicians in identifying and extracting hair follicular units from the scalp during hair transplantation; creating recipient sites; and implanting harvested hair follicles.
Venus Legacy™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV with the OctiPolar™ and DiamondPolar™ applicators, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite with the 4D Body (LB2) and 4D Face (LF2) applicators. It is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, temporary cellulite reduction, and temporary wrinkle reduction.
Venus Velocity™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types.
Venus Fiore™ received regulatory approval in Israel for aesthetic and functional treatment of the vagina, labia and mons pubis. Venus Fiore™ is available for sale in India, Hong Kong, and other selected Asian countries.
Venus Viva™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the treatment of moderate to severe wrinkles and rhytides in Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV.
Venus Freeze Plus™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze Plus™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.
Venus Heal™ is licensed by Health Canada and can be used for the treatment of both acute and chronic disorders of the musculoskeletal system, such as muscle spasms, back pain, and soft tissue injuries, and results in effects such as pain relief, myorelaxation, increase of local blood circulation, and edema reduction. In the U.S., Venus Heal™ is cleared by the FDA for the relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, and temporary improvement of local blood circulation. These indications enable the treatment of certain soft tissue injuries and conditions.
Venus Glow™ is cleared by the FDA as a Class I motorized dermabrasion device. It provides a dermal rejuvenation treatment that works to open up and deep-clean pores. Venus Concept is the exclusive distributor for Venus Glow™.
Venus Epileve™ is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types. Venus Epileve™ is also CE-Marked for hirsutism.
Venus Freeze™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.
Venus Swan™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and licensed by Health Canada for the non-invasive treatment of cellulite reduction, skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of stretch marks.
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