How to Get Rid of Extra Skin After Weight Loss

When people lose weight they can be left with extra skin. This extra skin is caused by losing weight too fast, not keeping well-hydrated while exercising and not having good skin elasticity because of old age. Getting rid of extra skin after weight loss can be accomplished by having different surgeries done. After having the surgeries, your extra skin will be gone and you will be able to have your beautiful shape back and look great.

Instructions

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  Schedule an evaluation with a surgeon that is board certified. Find out from them what your options are and what surgery they recommend to get rid of your extra skin. There are a few surgeries that can get rid of your extra skin, according to Dr. Samuel J. Lin. These surgeries include the tummy tuck, arm lift, lower body lift and breast surgery.

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  Find out a good day to have a tummy tuck. Two weeks before having the surgery you will need to stop taking medications that thin your blood like asprin, blood thinners and anti-inflammatory drugs. You will also need to stop smoking. You will be in surgery for two to five hours and you may need to stay in the hospital for one to two days if the surgeon feels it's necessary.

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  Wait a couple of weeks before doing the normal things you did before and going back to work. Your surgeon will give you pain medicine and prescribe some to you as well, according to Dr. Richard J. Greco. Tummy tucks and other surgeries can be very painful when done.

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  Watch the scars from your surgery fade a little and flatten. It will take about nine months or more for the scars to look lighter in color. At first they will be dark red, but with time they lighten. Your surgeon may also recommend you use some creams to help lighten the scars. About a year after surgery, your scars should look a lot better and your extra skin will be gone. You will be able to enjoy your new flat stomach and feel confident in the way you look.