The dermatologist recommends the best aesthetic treatments for sagging skin after rapid weight loss
After age 30, we naturally lose 1% of collagen per year. However, there are also other factors that increase this percentage, such as: excessive exposure to the sun and not using sunscreens, not hydrating the skin through creams and drinking water, smoking and chronic diseases. According to Dr. José Roberto Fraga Filho, dermatologist, full member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology and Clinical Director of the Dermagynus clinic, after losing weight, sagging skin is common, since the fat forms a support mattress for the skin and without this becomes even more flaccid. “A very current example is the use of the drug Ozempic to lose weight. It leads to rapid weight loss, leaving people with that droopy face, known as “Ozempic face”, comments the dermatologist.
Credit: Freepik For stretch marks, a scar caused by stretching of the skin that occurs due to growth, pregnancy and weight gain, there are several treatments, including home treatments using acids and procedures such as peels, and the use of technologies such as radio frequency and laser. “In terms of body relaxation, we have excellent results with the procedures, among those that stand out the most are: application of collagen biostimulator, radiofrequency, microfocused ultrasound and laser, both ablative and non-ablative. Remembering that when the procedures are combined, the answer is better. Moisturizers and sunscreens are preventive and not curative in case of sagging skin. They are therefore part of our arsenal of treatments”, emphasizes Dr. Fraga. The oral use of collagen has always been strongly questioned in the medical literature. Today we recommend the use of some such as Verisol and vitamins such as organic silicon. Remembering that we do not form new collagen, but rather stimulate what we already have, which decreases as the years go by. Finally, the specialist reiterates that the great secret to a healthy life is adequate nutrition, hydration, an ideal amount of sleep, avoiding alcohol and cigarette abuse, and finally constant physical activity. In this way we will not only have healthy skin but also our entire body.
Source: Dr. Jose Roberto Fraga Filho
, Dermatologist, Ordinary Member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology and Dermatological Surgery, Founding Doctor and Clinical Director of the Clínica Dermagynus since 1992 | Instagram: @dermagynus
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