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Skin after significant weight loss
Significant weight loss, whether through diet, medication or surgery, can leave skin that has not kept pace. Here is why, and what treatment involves.
Why skin loosens after weight loss
Skin stretches to accommodate volume and, given time, adapts. When volume is lost quickly — and weight-loss medication has made rapid loss far more common — the skin may not retract at the same rate, leaving laxity on the abdomen, upper arms, inner thighs and face.
These treatments focus on improving skin quality and tissue tone. For the best results, a personalised approach before, during and after treatment can help optimise and maintain outcomes.
What it can do
Different technologies work in different ways, each offering a distinct approach to improving skin quality and appearance. Treatments are designed to fit into your daily routine, with comfort and downtime depending on the technology used. Your practitioner will explain how your chosen treatment works, what to expect and the most suitable course of sessions for your needs.
Questions people ask
I am taking a weight-loss medication. Can I have this treatment?
Tell your practitioner at your consultation so they have the full picture.
Will it replace a tummy tuck?
No, but every person is different. Speak to your practitioner to understand your individual needs and how this treatment can best fit into your plan.
