Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Remedy For Correcting Flabby Arms, Breasts And Stomach After Weight Loss
I have lost 4 stone in 7 months and need to tighten falling breasts. Can you recommend any exercises or will they just stay that way/I am 59 years old, one metre 74cms and now weigh 15.5 stone. I hope to get down to 12.5 - 13 stone but my arms, breasts and tummy are very flabby.
Fri, 13 Feb 2015
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
After significant weight loss , there may be flabby areas because the skin has been stretched.
This is more likely with rapid weight loss, inadequate hydration and also inadequate protein intake (protein is important in skin elasticity).
Toning exercises may help to improve the tone. In many persons however surgery may be needed to get rid of the flabby areas.
This would be done after you have completed your weight loss journey.
I hope this helps
After significant weight loss , there may be flabby areas because the skin has been stretched.
This is more likely with rapid weight loss, inadequate hydration and also inadequate protein intake (protein is important in skin elasticity).
Toning exercises may help to improve the tone. In many persons however surgery may be needed to get rid of the flabby areas.
This would be done after you have completed your weight loss journey.
I hope this helps
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....