Does Losing Weight Cause Wrinkles?

After losing weight, people become healthier and have a renewed sense of confidence. However, many individuals are often left with wrinkled skin that causes them to be embarrassed and self-conscious about their appearance. These wrinkles can eventually become saggy and create folds on different parts of the body.

Causes of Wrinkles

There are many factors that contribute to the body developing wrinkles after weight loss. Significant weight gain stretches the skin with subsequent loss of elasticity. When you lose that weight, the skin does not always have the capacity to shrink back. At the same time, the fat cells beneath the skin will shrink which adds to the sagging skin. You lose the fat with diet and exercise, but develop loose skin.

Problems with Wrinkles

Sagging and hanging skin can cause emotional embarrassment and low self-esteem. In addition, wrinkles can form folds in the skin and cause physical problems such as chafing as well as create troubles with maintaining normal hygiene. Intertrigo, an inflammatory rash caused by bacteria or fungus, can also develop on the skin that may lead to more complications in the future.

Treatment for Wrinkles

The amount of weight that you have lost and the areas where the wrinkles and sagging skin are located will determine what type of treatment(s) will be most beneficial for you.

At my Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, Arizona office, I offer various invasive and non-invasive options for improving wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin on the face and body, including:

. Body Contour procedures such as Tummy Tucks and Body Lifts (Thigh, Arm, Buttocks)

∙ Facelifts

∙ Injectables/Fillers (Botox®, Dysport®, Restylane®, Perlane®, Juvederm™, Radiesse®)

∙ Chemical Peels (Obagi Skin Peels, Vi Peel, Medical Grade PCA Peels)

∙ Laser Treatments (Palomar Icon Laser)

With over 26 years of experience, I offer you the latest surgical advances to reduce your appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin. Please call (480) 890-0600 to schedule your consultation with me so we can discuss your options for improving your appearance.