Meena Devi Meena Devi Asked 4 months ago

How to remove excess skin after weight loss?

I recently lost a significant amount of weight, almost 40 kgs, which I'm very happy about. However, now I have a lot of loose skin around my stomach and arms. It's making me feel a bit conscious. How can I address this excess skin after my weight loss journey?

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Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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After losing weight, my skin stayed loose, and my doctor told me my thyroid levels were also affecting skin elasticity. Please make sure to get your thyroid and hormone levels tested regularly to support your skin's natural recovery. It is always best to stay in touch with your physician during such major body changes.

Aditya Verma Aditya Verma Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Hey, I lost about 15 kgs recently and have some loose skin around my stomach area. It is super annoying when wearing tight t-shirts, but I started lifting weights in the gym to build muscle under it. Honestly, it takes time, so don't stress too much about it.

Saraswati Hegde Saraswati Hegde Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

With patience and steady practice, the body can adapt beautifully. Practicing deep pranayama and specific yoga asanas daily helped improve my circulation and skin tone after my weight journey. Give your body love and time; do not rush into quick fixes.

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Rohit Sawant Rohit Sawant Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Losing weight is great, but this loose skin is a real headache yaar. Actually, unless it's a massive amount of skin, heavy strength training helps a lot to tighten things up. Just give it at least a year of consistent gymming before thinking of any surgery.

Rajeshwari Patil Rajeshwari Patil Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Look, if you have lost a massive amount of weight, some loose skin is bound to remain. No magical oil or cream is going to shrink it back completely. Focus on staying strong and healthy, and if it bothers you too much, consult a good plastic surgeon to understand your options.

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Anil Kapoor Anil Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

I absolutely panicked when I saw loose skin around my belly after losing 20 kgs, thinking it would never go away. But after continuing weight training and staying hydrated, my skin slowly shrank back to a very normal level over 18 months. Just stay consistent, your body needs time to adjust.

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