Supermodels SA November 2014 Issue 39 | Page 60

by: Dr Sarita Louw How to get rid Health Loose skin can be caused by excessive weight loss leaving lots of loose skin everywhere. Some patients only have stubborn loose skin over the abdomen ( stomache ). The more common caues for this kind of loose skin is pregnancy. Other patients have worked hard at tightening muscles over the chest, but still have stubborn fat or some loose skin that remains. There are several invasive and non-invasive treatments for this stubThe born problem. Exercise and strengthening of muscles There are also several other procedures to nip here and tuck there, but all of them leave scars. Usually exercise alone can get rid of most loose Liposuction is also an option for getting rid of stubborn fat. skin, but sometimes stubborn skin remains. Time Please note that all surgical procedures can result in Studies and medical literature imply that over death, because death is a risk of anaesthesia. time skin will shrink by itself. Unfortunately nobody wants to wait for skin to shrink by itself. After losing weight a patient usually wants to show off their new figure and waiting for skin to shrink is not an option. Surgery The tummy tuck is the most common procedure done to get rid of loose skin over the stomache. It is painful and it leaves a scar over your bikini line.