loose skin

[raven04]

I have a buddy that's 65 competing in the masters bb show hes cut down pretty good but has a lot of skin on his front stomach and back not fat tho just skin any ideas to help this guy out on tighting the skin or products to try

 

[sassy69]

Props to your buddy! That's awesome! So the issue of skin as it loses elasticity with age is a stinker... All of the tricks I've come across are more about pulling water out (which is definitely a short -term "as you are dialing into your show / peak week" thing) or just flat out needing more time to drop more subQ fat. In this case, the issue is reduction of collagen and probably less than optimal blood circulation through that skin. Here's a list of stuff from LIVESTRONG.COM that might be considered:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/245300-how-to-tone-saggy-skin/

Many of these suggestions are skin creams and circulation-increasing approaches - can't hurt to check these out!

 

[VictorZ06]

I know a lot of older guys that rub a lot of Retin-A (tretinoin). It tightens up the skin. It was originally designed to remove wrinkles in your skin, but now it's also used to treat acne. I use the stuff....it comes in 3 strengths, both in a cream and in a gel.




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[raven04]

sweet thanks a bunch just hate to see this guys hard work and dedication ruined cause of skin that sucks but I will forward this on to him again thanks a bunch

 

[VictorZ06]

It's very hard to avoid...



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[sassy69]

The creams, among them, Retin-A, Hyluronic Acid and the other stuff, can't do anything but help. I dunno if it will correct the issue, but the general increase of blood flow and moisture will only help. And I'd get him started on it ASAP. Even the really good stuff takes time to work w/ the skin.

And please give my props to your buddy! Much respect!