Loose, sagging skin can follow weight loss, pregnancy or ageing — and when it won’t respond to diet, exercise or non-surgical tightening, surgery is the answer. Here are the causes of sagging and the 6 procedures that remove it.
What causes sagging?
- Rapid or major weight loss that leaves excess skin.
- Natural ageing, which reduces collagen and elastin.
- Pregnancy and childbirth (stretched skin and muscle separation).
- Genetics that influence skin quality.
- Environmental factors such as sun exposure and smoking.
- Poor nutrition, and certain surgeries or medications.
Can sagging be removed?
Mild laxity can improve with strengthening, good nutrition and non-surgical tightening — but significant excess skin can only be removed surgically, which also repairs underlying muscle where needed.
The 6 sagging-removal surgeries
- Tummy tuck: removes excess abdominal skin and fat and repairs muscle separation for a flat, firm midsection.
- Arm lift: removes loose skin and fat from the upper arms, often with liposuction.
- Buttock lift: lifts and firms sagging buttock skin for a smoother, more youthful shape.
- Thigh lift: removes excess inner- or outer-thigh skin for slimmer, tighter legs.
- Facelift: tightens sagging facial and neck skin for a refreshed, natural look.
- Breast lift: raises and reshapes sagging breasts to a firmer, more youthful position.
Results
Results appear as swelling settles over the first weeks, with the final result over several months — long-lasting with a stable weight and healthy lifestyle.
Body-contouring results — with Dr. Sherif Hegazy
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