Losing weight has many, many positive results, but all that vanished bulk does leave back one memory of its earlier presence: loose skin. This is an unexpected and undesirable consequence, but, as we shall see, there are several ways to address this problem. Let’s begin by understanding why this loose skin occurs, to begin with.

Why does weight loss cause loose skin?

The lowest layer of your dermis has a layer of collagen and elastin. Collagen is a type of protein that makes up the basic building blocks of your skin, as well as skin, hair muscles, and ligaments. Collagen, which comprises up to 80% of the skin’s structure keeps our skin from sagging, keeps it firm, and gives it a healthy, and youthful look. Elastin is another type of protein that also keeps the skin elastic and tight.

This elasticity allows the skin to stretch and expand without tearing in order to accommodate growth. However, if it is kept stretched for a prolonged period, the skin tends to lose elasticity and remain elongated. elasticity to the skin and helps keep it tight. Skin expands with weight gain and loses its ability to contract.

The natural process is also a contributing factor, as the body produces lower amounts of collagen and elastin. When one loses a lot of weight the extended skin remains elongated, creating the effect of loose skin. This is true whether the weight loss is due to diet and exercise or surgery; although, people who lose weight through surgery have less collagen and its composition is different too. The long one carries the excess weight, and the greater the weight loss, the bigger the problem. But beyond these aspects, there are other causes for loose skin.

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