How to Tighten Loose Skin on Thighs After Weight Loss

If you have lost lots of weight, you may notice loose skin on your body. When the skin stretches due to weight gain, it can get saggy once that weight is gone. According to Jason Spector, M.D., a professor of plastic surgery at Cornell University, the big factors that determine the elasticity of skin are genetics and age. Focus on diet and exercise to tighten loose skin on thighs after weight loss.

Instructions

• 1

  Lie down on the floor, flat on your back. Lift up your legs and slightly spread the thighs apart. Cross your arms and place each hand on the opposite thigh. Place the hand just above the knee. Simultaneously bring the thighs together and push the thighs out with the palms of your hands. Do this for three sets of 10 repetitions.

• 2

  Stay hydrated. Proper hydration increases the elasticity of the skin. Drink the recommended eight glasses of water per day at a minimum. Also, include water-rich foods and vegetables in your diet. Berries are one such food.

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  Lie on the floor, on your back, and put your head in your hands. Bend your legs at the knees and push the feet apart just a bit. Tilt the pelvis slightly above the ground. Tilt and squeeze your buttocks at the same time. Once you get to the peak of the tilt, press your knees together. Lower them back to the floor. Perform this exercise for three sets of 10 repetitions.

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  Perform squats. Do them either just using your own body weight or while holding dumbbells. Place your feet just past shoulder-width apart with the toes pointed outward. Always keep your knees behind your toes to protect your knees. Lower down slowly until in a sitting position. Lift the body back to the starting position. Do the squats for three sets of 12 to 15 repetitions.