7 tips to tighten loose skin after pregnancy

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During the 9 months of pregnancy, the skin in general, especially the abdominal skin, has been stretched to the limit. After giving birth, this area of ​​skin can hardly return to its previous elasticity, causing them to sag and lose their aesthetics. Therefore, many mothers after birth are often interested in how to recover the skin after giving birth the fastest, especially the postpartum belly skin recovery.

Pregnancy can bring a lot of changes to your skin, which may disappear after giving birth, but sometimes leave loose skin. Skin is made up of collagen and elastin, so they stretch with weight gain. When stretched, the skin can be difficult to return to its original shape.
Loose skin can be emotionally frustrating for women who want their body back to how it was before pregnancy. This can be done, but it takes a lot of time. Here are a few tips you can follow to make your skin firmer after pregnancy.

Cơ thể người mẹ trong và sau khi sinh có nhiều sự thay đổi
Cơ thể người mẹ trong và sau khi sinh có nhiều sự thay đổi

first . Build good habits for the heart


Cardio exercises can help burn fat and tone your muscles. Try a brisk walk, swim, jog or bike ride to get the positive results.
Before starting a new exercise routine, see and hear from your doctor to see if you can start this activity again. The activity level will be started slowly to more intense activities. Furthermore, regular exercise can help prevent or minimize excess skin.

2. Eat healthy fats and proteins


Eating protein and healthy fats can help you build muscle, so protein can also contain collagen. Your individual protein needs vary according to your fitness level as well as your height and weight. You may also need more protein if you're breastfeeding.

Thực phẩm giàu protein giúp làm săn chắc vùng da bị lỏng lẻo sau khi mang thai
Thực phẩm giàu protein giúp làm săn chắc vùng da bị lỏng lẻo sau khi mang thai

3. Try to do regular strength training


Add strength training exercises to shape and tone muscles. Building lean muscle can also have a positive effect on sagging skin.
Situps and push-ups are abs weight-loss exercises, but Pilates, yoga, and barre classes include moves like planks that force you to tighten your core, hips, and glutes for extended periods of time tightening.
If you are taking a class or working with a coach, let the coach know that you just had a baby. At this point, they will advise you on some activities you may need to limit and avoid during this time.

4. Drink water


Water makes the skin more hydrated and elastic, your body is exposed to more water more efficiently, helps burn fat more easily and reduces water retention in the abdomen.

Uống nhiều nước tăng cường sự đàn hồi cho da
Uống nhiều nước tăng cường sự đàn hồi cho da

5. Massage with oil


Certain plant-based oils can help the skin repair itself, this may be due to their antioxidant content and anti-inflammatory properties. Some oils can be used to reduce sagging skin like almond oil which can help with stretch marks.
Essential oils are diluted in a carrier oil, which has its own benefits for skin health. Try rubbing a carrier oil like jojoba or coconut oil along the skin of your abdomen to help tighten the skin.

6. Try Firming Products


There are several firming products on the market that are designed to increase collagen and elastin in your skin. This product's ingredients include collagen, vitamin C and retinoids, which can help the skin restore some of its firmness. Usually, these products will be very popular for postpartum tummy tuck and facial rejuvenation.

Các sản phẩm có nguồn gốc từ collagen sẽ giúp săn chắc vùng sa bị tổn thương
Các sản phẩm có nguồn gốc từ collagen sẽ giúp săn chắc vùng sa bị tổn thương

7. Go to the spa to wrap your skin


Spa wraps can work for a special occasion, they can help tighten the skin but only have a temporary effect. You can see compound ingredients like kelp powder, sea salt or clay in spa towels, which work to help detoxify, soften, and tighten skin.
In addition, the choice of abdominoplasty, or abdominoplasty is an option to tighten muscles and remove excess skin. But it is no substitute for weight loss or an exercise program. During the surgery, doctors will cut into the abdomen to remove excess skin, the remaining skin will be stitched together and possibly a new hole for the navel.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the average cost of a tummy tuck is $6,253, not including anesthesia, operating room costs, or other expenses. other related. Plastic surgeons offer patients financial plans so you can choose the right one for you.
If you have elective surgery, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons ASPS recommends that you find a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area.
Pregnancy changes your body in a number of ways, such as expanding your belly and expanding your skin. After giving birth, many women may experience loose belly skin. If you feel self-conscious about it, there are a number of home remedies that can help with re-tightening. Depending on how much skin is left, you may also choose to have surgery to remove the excess.
At Vinmec International General Hospital, with a system of modern equipment and machinery, spacious and clean rooms, a team of experienced doctors and nurses will participate in diagnosis and provide restorative treatment methods. The best postpartum body. Thanks to that, it gives women absolute peace of mind, comfort, no worries for mother and baby.

Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.


Reference source: healthline.com
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