Sagging Skin After Weight Loss - Miami Skin Tightening
Losing weight is an incredible achievement. But even after reaching your goal, sagging skin can hold you back from feeling completely confident. Whether you’ve had bariatric surgery, are using weight loss medications (GLP-1 agonists) or achieved significant weight loss through other methods, it’s common to see loose skin on the abdomen, arms, thighs, jawline, or other areas of the body.
At Miami Skin + Vein, we specialize in non-surgical skin tightening and facial rejuvenation treatments for patients who want to refine their appearance without undergoing body contouring surgery or other invasive procedures. Using advanced treatments like Thermage FLX, fractional CO₂ laser resurfacing, and injectable biostimulators such as Sculptra and Radiesse, we will design a bespoke treatment plan that helps you say goodbye to loose skin and restore firm, sculpted contours. Led by Dr. Shaun Patel, a Harvard-trained physician and nationally recognized laser expert, we provide compassionate, personalized care grounded in science, experience, and aesthetic precision.
When you gain weight, your skin stretches to accommodate increased body fat. Over time, this stretching damages collagen and elastin fibers, impacting your skin's elasticity and reducing its ability to retract. When you lose weight, especially through major weight loss or weight loss surgery, the skin often lacks the structure needed to bounce back to its original shape.
This can result in excess skin, skin folds, and areas of loose skin that impact comfort and confidence. Patients often experience rubbing, irritation, or even skin infections, in addition to feeling like their transformation is incomplete. Our advanced non-surgical procedures offer a pathway to sculpted, refined contours, helping you embrace full confidence in your own skin.
At Miami Skin + Vein, we specialize in non-surgical body contouring and facial rejuvenation treatments designed to improve your skin's texture, firmness, and tone after significant weight loss. These treatments work by boosting collagen production, restoring structure, and refining lax areas of skin. Dr. Patel works closely alongside each patient to identify key problem areas and tailor a treatment plan to their specific needs and goals.
Thermage FLX is an advanced skin-tightening treatment that uses radiofrequency energy to send heat deep into the skin, triggering natural collagen and elastin production. As collagen forms over time, skin on the face or body gradually becomes tighter, smoother, and more toned. One Thermage FLX session provides visible improvement over the next 3–6 months, delaying or eliminating the need for skin removal surgery.
Best For: Tightening loose skin on the face, neck, or body.
Fractional CO₂ laser resurfacing helps reduce stretch marks, improve skin texture, and tighten mild excess skin. The laser creates controlled microchannels in the skin to stimulate healing and skin remodeling, making it ideal for the abdomen, upper arms, or thighs.
Best For: Fading stretch marks and toning loose skin on the face, neck, or body.
Sculptra and Radiesse are unique biostimulatory fillers that work by stimulating collagen production to strengthen and support sagging tissue over time. They are ideal for rebuilding volume in hollow areas of the face and contouring the body, for a smoother, more toned appearance. With results lasting up to two years, Sculptra and Radiesse are versatile, low-maintenance options for restoring volume and tone.
Best For: Restoring facial volume and youthful body contours
We offer facial rejuvenation treatments with several high-quality hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal fillers, including Restylane, Juvéderm, and Belotero. These injectable fillers rebuild volume in areas of facial hollowing and enhance skin elasticity. They provide immediate lift and can improve the appearance of mild sagging along the jawline, midface, or neck.
Best For: Restoring facial volume and rejuvenating facial skin
If you’ve reached a stable weight and want to address mild to moderate excess skin without undergoing plastic surgery, you’re probably a great fit for our non-surgical skin tightening and body contouring treatments. These advanced options are ideal for anyone looking to restore firmness and shape with minimal downtime—and without putting life on pause.
If you have excess skin folds or significant laxity that impacts movement or comfort, surgical procedures like a tummy tuck, arm lift, or upper body lift might be more effective. During your consultation, Dr. Patel will guide you through the best options and help you decide whether a noninvasive approach or contouring surgery will deliver the results you’re looking for.
Our non-surgical treatments for addressing loose skin after weight loss are highly customizable. Popular treatment areas include:
We can also treat stretch marks, volume loss, and superficial skin laxity in other areas based on your individual needs.
Your experience begins with a detailed consultation and analysis of your skin quality in targeted treatment areas. Based on your needs, Dr. Patel may recommend one or more of the following:
Involves 45–90 minutes of treatment using a handheld RF device. Most patients feel a warming sensation with vibration.
Numbing cream is applied beforehand. Expect 7-14 days of redness, swelling, and light peeling.
Treatment takes 30–45 minutes. Results build gradually, with no required downtime.
All treatments take place in-office and allow you to return to your regular activities quickly.
Most of our treatments involve little to no downtime. Here is what to expect:
Dr. Patel will provide clear aftercare instructions to ensure a smooth recovery and optimal results. Using SPF sun protection daily and maintaining a healthy lifestyle will help protect your investment and support your skin's health in the long term.
Most of our post-weight-loss treatments work underneath the skin's surface, with improvements building gradually over time. After a Thermage FLX treatment, most patients begin noticing subtle tightening and smoother texture within 4 to 6 weeks, with full results developing gradually over 3 to 6 months. Fractional CO₂ laser resurfacing results unfold in stages. Skin typically feels firmer and looks more refined within 1 to 2 weeks, while deeper collagen remodeling continues for 3 to 6 months.
The results of Sculptra and Radiesse also build over time, with full results developing over the course of 1-4 months. On the other hand, hyaluronic acid dermal fillers provide immediate volume that can last for 6-18 months.
Non-surgical treatments help smooth and tighten loose skin, enhance your natural contours, and bring out the definition you’ve worked so hard for. Your skin looks firmer, your silhouette sharper, and your confidence elevated. It’s not about changing who you are—it’s about revealing the version of you that feels complete.
Dr. Shaun Patel combines world-class training with an artistic, evidence-based approach to body contouring. As a Harvard-trained aesthetic physician, national speaker, and expert in laser medicine, Dr. Patel ensures natural, safe, and beautifully tailored results.
At Miami Skin + Vein, we don’t just treat skin after weight loss—we elevate it. Our team uses only clinically proven technologies, including FDA-approved devices like Thermage FLX and the fractional CO₂ laser, to help you confidently embrace the body you've worked hard to achieve.
Non-surgical treatments can’t remove excess skin, but they can significantly improve firmness and tone. For severe laxity or excessive skin, we may refer you to a plastic surgeon for a surgical procedure.
Most patients need 1–3 sessions, depending on the severity of skin laxity and the treatment type. Biostimulatory fillers and Thermage FLX offer progressive, long-term results with minimal sessions.
Yes. Fractional CO₂ laser resurfacing targets stretch marks and improves skin texture, especially on the abdomen, thighs, and arms.
Thermage FLX, Sculptra, and Radiesse are safe for all skin tones. Dr. Patel carefully customizes laser settings based on your skin type to ensure a safe and effective treatment.
While the body continues to age, skin tightening results can last 1–2 years or more with proper skincare and a balanced diet.
Thermage FLX focuses on deep skin tightening, while CO₂ laser improves texture, fine lines, and surface-level laxity. Many patients benefit from both.
Absolutely. We often combine fillers, laser resurfacing, and Thermage to address multiple layers of the skin and deliver better results.
You can resume workouts right away after Thermage FLX and fillers. After a CO₂ laser treatment, you will need to wait 3–5 days until the skin heals fully.
Yes. Thermage FLX and Sculptra can tighten loose skin in the upper arms and thighs as an alternative to an arm lift or thigh lift.
