How to Get a Tummy Tuck Without Surgery

Loose abdominal skin can be a problem for those who have lost a lot of weight rapidly, as well as women who've had multiple births. To correct hanging abdominal skin, people often opt for tummy tucks. Before going under the knife, though, a variety of methods can help tighten your tummy without surgery.

Instructions

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  Get your body fat measured by a doctor or personal trainer. Or purchase a body-composition monitor (such as the Tanita InnerScan for $100) to test your body fat at home. Find out how much fat has built up under your skin, then make a long-term plan to reduce it. Once you lose excess body fat, it's likely that your skin will naturally tighten up if you give it time.

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  Examine your diet to see if certain foods are contributing to belly fat and sagging skin. Processed foods, even those considered healthy, usually contain lots of sodium, which leads to bloating. Eating a diet rich in foods like eggs, low-fat dairy, whole grains and beans is an important step toward tightening your tummy without surgery.

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  Perform abdominal exercises specifically designed to strengthen your core muscles, such as crunches, Pilates and yoga.

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  Perform workouts that blend toning exercises with aerobics. People who lose weight with cardiovascular activities only are more likely to have problems with loose skin, as opposed to people who combine cardio and toning. Workouts like "The Firm" provide a balanced blend of cardio and toning with weights. You can also work with a personal trainer to get intense toning workouts on weight machines.

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  Get spa treatments that give people tummy tucks without surgery. Laser skin treatments and light therapy, two minimally invasive procedures, are said to show visible results after three treatments. Prices vary for these procedures, but expect to spend at least $200.