Question 1

tried different diets and exercises but i just lose weight and my skin won't tighten back up. how can i tighten my belly up again?

Accepted Answer

Metabolism: To tighten up skin that is slack after weight loss, it usually takes monumental effort when done via exercise and when the person is over 35 years of age.  One of the best exercises which gives overall toning is swimming laps (repetitive anaerobic exercise).  Running long distances is also helpful, but can be stressful to joints. Short of exercise, surgery might be a consideration.

Question 2

i have a lot of loose skin around my stomach, how to tighten it?

Accepted Answer

Depends how much: Loose skin in abdomen happens after significant weight loss or after pregnancy in females
it may tighten somewhat with exercise and proper nutrition but if is a rather large, it may need plastic surgery.

Question 3

how do i tighten loose skin on my stomach after triplets?

Accepted Answer

Tummy tuck is best: There really is no substitute. A tummy tuck will address loose skin and the likely associated muscle separation. Liposuction is often used to contour the hip areas. It is unlikely that lipo alone or other non-surgical or minimally invasive techniques will provide sufficient correction.

Question 4

after lossing 30 kgs of weight my belly skin have become loss. so what should i do to tighten that part of the skin?

Accepted Answer

No really good: Treatment for loose skin, except surgical excision.  You are still young, so wait and see if skin will regain elasticity.

Question 5

how can you tighten skin especially belly after having a baby?

Accepted Answer

Go nonsurgical: Depending upon the the number of pregnancies you have had, some normalization from recent pregnancy may be expected after resumption of daily exercises. There are several procedures including laser, sculpting with thermage etc can be used for the desired effect. Ask your OB for a referral to a plastic surgeon if interested.

Question 6

im 130 pound 5'7'' female. want goal weight 120 pounds. how to i lose extra bit and tighten skin? belly pooch? inner thigh? i already eatright exersis

Accepted Answer

May be: May be a personal trainer could help you. Other wise minor cosmetic surgery may help.

Question 7

i'm.19-weighed 270 pounds until i made a cold turkey decision.. -->dieting/extercise..i have lost 86lbs.. best way to tighten remaining belly skin/fat?

Accepted Answer

Redundant skin: It may not retract by itself and it is possible that you may have to consult with a plastic surgeon. Great work with the weight loss. Hope you keep it off. Best wishes.

Question 8

good day trust you well i got a rash on my abdomen for about a week now very itchy i was suspecting it was a heat rash from cycling and wearing tight 2nd skin and spandex ?

Accepted Answer

Might be true: If you keep the area clean &amp; use a mild over the counter hydrocortizone cream 2x/day it would likely fade in a week. If that doesn't help it may need to be looked at.

Question 9

my penis points really upwards when erect, and i can see some skin "connecting" between the base of my penis and my abdomen. internet says it might be too tight suspensory ligaments? should i see a doctor/what should i do?

Accepted Answer

: Ignore the internet and see a Urologist

Question 10

would my stomach skin tighten up on its own when going on my diet to lose 20 lbs?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you lose fat under the abdominal wall, you should be palpating abdominal wall skin and muscle and abdominal contents only. If his is the case you may feel your abdomen tightened up. You might also carried out abdominal muscle exercises such as push ups with your face down or lifting head up while lying down on your back. These exercise should strengthen and tighten up our abdominal wall muscles

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Tried different diets and exercises but i just lose weight and my skin won't tighten back up. how can i tighten my belly up again?

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I have a lot of loose skin around my stomach, how to tighten it?

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How do i tighten loose skin on my stomach after triplets?

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After lossing 30 kgs of weight my belly skin have become loss. so what should i do to tighten that part of the skin?

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How can you tighten skin especially belly after having a baby?

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Im 130 pound 5'7'' female. want goal weight 120 pounds. how to i lose extra bit and tighten skin? belly pooch? inner thigh? i already eatright exersis

A member asked:

I'm.19-weighed 270 pounds until i made a cold turkey decision.. -->dieting/extercise..i have lost 86lbs.. best way to tighten remaining belly skin/fat?

A member asked:

Good day trust you well i got a rash on my abdomen for about a week now very itchy i was suspecting it was a heat rash from cycling and wearing tight 2nd skin and spandex ?

A member asked:

My penis points really upwards when erect, and i can see some skin "connecting" between the base of my penis and my abdomen. internet says it might be too tight suspensory ligaments? should i see a doctor/what should i do?

A member asked:

Would my stomach skin tighten up on its own when going on my diet to lose 20 lbs?

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