Many factors can cause people to lose elasticity in , such as gaining or losing weight, aging, vitamin deficiency or illness. There are many options and procedures available for skin tightening, such as surgery, lasers, medication and homeopathic remedies, as well as topical treatments like lotions and creams.
History
Throughout history, many ancient cultures in China, India and Egypt experimented with skin-tightening treatments. Ancient cultures applied oils, minerals and herbs to treat their skin. In some cases, treatments were injected.
Prevention/Solution
Vitamin supplements which can help prevent and treat loose skin include Vitamin C and MSM (methylsulfonyl methane). Effective skin-tightening creams should include Vitamin C, Active Copper and Vitamin E.
Effects
Loose skin can sometimes cause self-consciousness or lowered self esteem.
Function
Lasers treat loose skin by contracting the collagen in skin. There are many different types of lasers available that promise skin rejuvenation.
Considerations
Skin tightening surgery should not be done until weight loss is complete because it will most likely have to be repeated.
Warning
It is not advised to get surgery to tighten loose skin, except as a final option. Surgery is a dangerous process; there are safer alternatives.
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