Significant weight loss can leave behind loose or sagging skin because stretched tissue doesn’t always contract fully as your body becomes smaller. Depending on where you notice laxity and how much skin is present, treatments such as BodyTite™, Exilis Elite, Renuvion, and knee tightening help create firmer, smoother contours.
You can explore these options at Old Town Med Spa in River North, Lincoln Park, and Bucktown. Dr. Nael Gharbi and Dr. Shazel Gharbi, also known as the MD Brothers, are the practice’s founders and medical directors. Both are board-certified in Aesthetic Medicine and Internal Medicine and have more than a decade of medical experience.
1. BodyTite for Loose Skin and Stubborn Fat
BodyTite can be especially useful when loose skin is accompanied by areas of unwanted fat. This minimally invasive technique uses radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis to address fat while tightening the skin in the same session. It may be a good fit when weight loss has left certain locations looking softer or less defined than you’d like.
2. Exilis Elite for Mild to Moderate Skin Laxity
When you’d prefer a noninvasive solution, Exilis Elite combines radiofrequency and ultrasound energy to heat deeper tissue layers and support new collagen production. It may address areas such as the abdomen, back, thighs, buttocks, and arms. There’s no downtime, so you can get back to regular activities afterward.
3. Renuvion for More Noticeable Tightening
Renuvion combines helium plasma with radiofrequency energy to tighten tissue beneath the skin. It’s minimally invasive and may address mild to moderate laxity, including loose skin that remains after changes in your body. Renuvion can also be paired with liposuction or other body-contouring services when both skin and fat need attention.
4. Knee Tightening for a Common Trouble Spot
Weight loss can reveal lax or crepey skin around the knees, an area that’s difficult to change through exercise or skin care alone. Old Town Med Spa offers minimally invasive knee tightening with absorbable threads placed beneath the skin. The threads provide support while encouraging collagen production as they gradually dissolve.
Find the Right Skin-Tightening Option After Weight Loss
Loose skin doesn’t affect everyone in the same way, so the right choice depends on the amount of laxity, its location, and your goals. At Old Town Med Spa, the MD Brothers can help you compare your options. To learn which method suits your concerns, contact us at (312) 882-0700 or schedule a consultation at our Lincoln Park, Bucktown, or River North office.
