Can Loose Skin from Sleeve Bariatric Surgery be Handled Without Plastic Surgery? – Loose Skin from Sleeve Bariatric Surgery Solutions

Can Loose Skin from Sleeve Bariatric Surgery be Handled Without Plastic Surgery? –  Loose Skin from Sleeve Bariatric Surgery Solutions

How to Prevent Loose Skin after Sleeve Gastrectomy. It doesn’t have to require surgery. You can do it on your own.

By Susan K. Manez, MS,RD,CDN

Read how ‘slow and steady’ is a loose skin from Sleeve Bariatric Surgery solution…

Weight loss has a lot of positive “side effects”.  These range from increased energy, improved health, better confidence, to greater mobility. Among these less desirable effects is sagging or loose skin. One of our focuses in support is on ‘Loose Skin from Sleeve Bariatric Surgery Solutions’.

Sagging and loose skin can range from being mildly unpleasant by causing a dislikes.  These can be of how one appears in clothing or the mirror to being detrimental to one’s health by resulting in skin rashes, ulcerations, unpleasant odor and even infection.

So, how do you manage sagging and loose skin while you are losing excess weight from a Sleeve Gastrectomy (Stomach Surgery)?

Here are some ways:

  1. Slow and Steady – while you may not be able to control how your body naturally loses weight after surgery you can help yourself avoid losing at an excessively rapid rate by focusing on keeping yourself adequately nourished. Losing too quickly through crash dieting or starving yourself can drastically slow your metabolism making weight regain inevitable. This resulting yo-yo effect on your weight can stress your skin and make it less likely to tighten up with each loss following again.
  2. Hydrate – every organ of your body needs water and your skin is no different. When skin becomes excessively dry through dehydration it may lose some of its elasticity and therefore become looser. Ask any dermatologist (or ask ours) and they will likely agree that adequate hydration is key to healthy skin.
  3. Good Nutrition – protein is not only key to a healthy weight loss and prolonged satiety between meals, but it is vital to keep your skin and muscles strong. Without adequate amounts of protein in our diet, we tend to lose muscle mass which causes our skin to loosen on our bodies and allows fat cells to take over, giving our skin a saggy appearance. Protein also contains collagen and other key nutrients that help to strengthen our skin and improve elasticity.

You can do more…

  1. Exercise – adding strength training, such as weight lifting, squats, lunges, and planks, to our routine will improve muscle tone and provide us with a leaner, fitter appearance. Improving our physical fitness will also raise our metabolic rate making our bodies better able to burn calories and therefore keep the weight off. Before starting any exercise routine consult your physician to make sure it is appropriate and safe for you.
  2. Surgery – if your best efforts do not prevent or improve loose skin you may need to consult a plastic surgeon to explore other options. Our medical providers can guide you if this is the case.

I hope this article was helpful.  Let me know.

Also, we are here at Tri State Bariatrics to answer any of your questions about more than just ‘Loose Skin from Sleeve Bariatric Surgery Solutions’.  Call us at 855-328-7483 or Contact us here.

About Susan K Manez:

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Susan Manez

SusanK.Manez, MS, RD, CDN 

Education/Training
Undergraduate:
 University of Delaware
Graduate: New York University
Dietetic Internship: Bronx VA Nutrition Program

Susan Manez is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in nutrition and dietetics. She has been working in the field of nutrition for 9 years and specializing in weight loss for over 7 years. Susan is an associate member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and has completed a certificate program in Adult Weight Management through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Susan is also the first full-time dietitian to be employed by Tri State Bariatrics. She has also been a member of the Tri State Bariatrics team for over 7 years. She devotes her efforts to educating, preparing, and supporting individuals seeking weight loss to help them achieve their goals. Most recently, she has been working alongside the dietitians at local Shop Rites to provide practical, hands-on education directly in the supermarket.

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