First of all, congratulations are in order. You’ve done the hardest part—you’ve met your weight loss goals! You should be very proud of yourself.
Losing weight is more than half the battle, but the work doesn’t stop there. When your main focus for so long has been burning fat, it’s easy to forget about your skin. Loose, flabby skin, stretch marks, a stubborn double chin, and poor muscle tone are among the chief concerns people face after losing weight.
That’s why our experts in weight loss and body sculpting in Woodbury, MN, at Uplift Aesthetics have put together the following list of care instructions and treatment suggestions to help you take care of your skin following weight loss:
1. Build Muscle
Losing weight often means losing muscle mass along with the fat. This can leave you feeling lighter but not looking so trim. If you find yourself with loose, flabby skin or stubborn pockets of fat, our Emsculpt NEO treatment can help you burn off the extra fat and build muscle mass.
Emsculpt NEO is our premier body sculpting treatment. It is completely noninvasive and requires no downtime.
2. Boost Collagen
Collagen is the protein in our skin that gives it its strength and elasticity. When the skin is put under stress like it is during weight loss, the dermal fibroblasts in your skin produce less collagen. To boost collagen production and restore your skin to its strength and elasticity, we suggest our Forma skin tightening treatment or Morpheus8 RF Microneedling.
3. Stay Hydrated
Hydration is the single best thing you can do for your skin, no matter what kind of issue you may be facing. Men in good health should drink close to 4 liters of water a day (15.5 cups), and women should be drinking closer to 3 liters (or 11.5 cups).
When you are sick, or if you take medication, you should be drinking more water than these averages. It is also important to drink more water during and after exercise.
4. Keep Up With Your Exercise
It is important to remain dedicated to your exercise routine, even after you hit your weight loss goal. Consistent exercise will help you to maintain your weight. Exercise is also important for building muscle mass, especially to rebuild muscle mass lost during your weight loss.
5. Promote Skin Health in Your Diet
You can also promote skin health with the choices you make in your diet. Proteins from lean meats, beans, and eggs help your skin stay strong and healthy. Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, nuts, and seeds, promote skin elasticity and help ward off the effects of aging.
Make sure you are also getting enough vitamin C. This vitamin helps with collagen synthesis and protects your skin from sun damage.
Body Sculpting at Uplift
Begin your body sculpting journey with us at Uplift Aesthetics. We offer several services for body sculpting in Woodbury, MN, to complete your body transformation after weight loss. Say hello to tight, glowing skin and toned muscles. We’re excited to help you with your beauty and wellness goals.
