Reaching a lower weight can feel exciting, but loose or crepey skin may leave you feeling like your body has not fully caught up. Skin does not always shrink back smoothly after pounds come off, especially around the abdomen, arms, thighs, neck, or face.
For people in Pasadena, Medical Weight Loss and Beauty offers skin tightening for mild to moderate laxity without surgery. Our care is led by Dr. James Kojian, MD, a board-certified physician and surgeon who is recognized for his experience with lasers, skin resurfacing modalities, aesthetic medicine, and anti-aging care.
Why Loose Skin Can Happen After Weight Loss
When the skin stretches for a long time, collagen and elastin fibers can weaken. After losing weight, the skin may not contract fully, especially if the change was significant or happened quickly. Some people also notice a crepey texture, while others will see folds or laxity in certain areas.
Loose skin can also be influenced by:
- Age
- Genetics
- Sun exposure
- Smoking history
- Amount of weight lost
- Skin quality before weight loss
- How long the skin was stretched
How Skin Tightening Works
Our skin tightening treatment uses Alma laser technology with radiofrequency energy to support collagen production. Collagen is one of the proteins that helps skin feel firmer and smoother.
Treatment may be used for body contouring or skin rejuvenation. According to the provider’s skin tightening page, treatment can be completed in about 30 minutes with no downtime, and results may become visible in one to two months as collagen production increases.
What Skin Tightening Can and Cannot Do
Skin tightening may help improve fine lines, texture changes, and early looseness. It may be worth considering when you want a non-surgical option and your skin still has enough elasticity to respond.
It will not remove large folds of excess skin the way surgery can. During your consultation, we can look at your skin, discuss your weight loss history, and explain whether non-surgical tightening makes sense for your goals.
Ask About Skin Tightening in Pasadena, CA
Loose skin after weight loss can be frustrating, especially when you have worked hard to reach a new weight. In Pasadena, Dr. James Kojian, MD, and the team at Medical Weight Loss and Beauty offer skin tightening for people who want a non-surgical option for firmer-looking skin. Call 626-777-7900 or contact us to learn whether treatment may be right for you.