Priyanka Malhotra Priyanka Malhotra Asked 7 months ago

How to tighten abdominal skin after weight loss?

After losing almost 20 kgs, I'm happy with my weight, but my abdominal skin is very loose. What can I do to tighten abdominal skin after weight loss, are there any effective exercises or treatments?

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Suresh Prasad Suresh Prasad Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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At our age, the skin doesn't bounce back like a rubber band anymore! I lost 10 kg and now my belly looks like a deflated balloon. I just wear loose shirts now, but I hear core exercises help a bit.

Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Be realistic about the timeline. Loose skin takes months, sometimes years, to shrink back depending on how much weight you lost. Focus on strength training twice a week to build muscle underneath, it helps fill out the skin.

Sanjay Dutt Sanjay Dutt Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I lost around 25 kg in a year and had a lot of loose skin near my waist. I didn't take any pills or creams, I just continued lifting weights in the gym. Over two years, the loose skin became much less noticeable.

Baldev Singh Baldev Singh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I lost a lot of weight after my bypass surgery years ago and had loose stomach skin. Do not worry too much, with time and simple walking, the body adapts. Just focus on your overall health and strength.

Meera Shah Meera Shah Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Eating foods rich in vitamin C and protein is very good for collagen production. Include things like citrus fruits, amla, and paneer in your vegetarian diet. Good nutrition helps the skin heal from within.

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Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Honestly, I am too tired to even think about my loose skin after waking up at 6 AM. I just use shapewear when going to functions and call it a day. It is way easier than doing 500 crunches daily!

Nisha Patel Nisha Patel Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

I completely understand how frustrating it is to work so hard to lose weight only to deal with loose skin. It used to make me feel very self-conscious. Just give yourself some grace, it takes time for the body to adjust.

Priya Nair Priya Nair Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Due to my thyroid fluctuations, my weight goes up and down, which affects my skin. Keeping your hormone levels in check is very important for skin health. Make sure you get your regular thyroid tests done while working on your body.

Shalini George Shalini George Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Hydration is extremely important for skin elasticity, so drink plenty of water. You can also apply a good moisturizing lotion to keep the skin supple. But remember, if there is a massive amount of loose skin, only surgical options can fully remove it.

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Sunita Deshpande Sunita Deshpande Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I tried applying aloe vera gel and coffee scrubs on my stomach for months. While they make the skin very soft and smooth, they don't magically tighten it. Regular exercise is the only practical solution that works.

Kriti Sen Kriti Sen Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Hey girl, I totally feel you! After losing baby weight, my stomach felt so soft. I started doing regular planks and yoga, which really helped tone the area. Don't worry, just keep consistent with your active lifestyle.

Ramesh Gond Ramesh Gond Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

Hamare yahan log bolte hain ki tel maalish karne se skin tight hoti hai. You can try massaging your belly with warm mustard or coconut oil daily. It is a simple thing, it keeps the body active and healthy.

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