I was wondering if anyone has used a skin firming cream pre and post op to minimise the risk of excessive sagging skin.

I know that a cream will not completely do that but perhaps there was one thing on the market that would help during this time.

Any recommendations?

From what I've read, the ONLY thing that helps is a good moisturizer. Really just keeping it moisturized is half the battle. Other than that, alpha hydroxyl acids will help exfoliate. I have a body lotion with AHA that keeps my skin hydrated and not flaky for that reason (coconut fig from Booth).

Anything with skin communicating agents like niacinamide will help. That means most lotions from Dove or Olay will help you. Check the ingredient list to ensure it has it.

Anything with caffeine will do a good job of temporarily reducing the APPEARANCE of cellulite for a few hours.

Most anything else is probably a waste of money

Yes I'm in marketing but when it comes to beauty products, I firmly believe in learning about ingredients, not brands.

There is a good website for learning about what works and what doesn't - Paula Begoun, "the Beauty Cop," is a good resource. Here is a link to her article discussing skin firming creams:

http://www.paulaschoice.com/expert-advice/anti-aging/_/the-truth-about-firming-creams

My daughter-in-law got me to try a new product called Nerium that was developed accidentally by MD Anderson Hospital in Houston. They developed a cream for their skin cancer patients, who came back after treatment asking for more because it made them look so young. then they realized they had a product to sell. Right now they have day and night cream, but evidently a skin contouring cream is coming out in the next month or so. I should get my shipment this week or next and will let ya'll know how it works out. Link to their website is below.

http://www.neriumproducts.com/

Kathy

Wow thank you all or the advice.

I've been using Nivea q10and I have noticed a smoother appearance especially on my thighs which are in my opinion pretty yuck!

But I'm living with the fact that no cream is going to get of my bat wing arms and a little nip and tuck is in my future!

There is a good website for learning about what works and what doesn't - Paula Begoun' date=' "the Beauty Cop," is a good resource. Here is a link to her article discussing skin firming creams: http://www.paulaschoice.com/expert-advice/anti-aging/_/the-truth-about-firming-creams My daughter-in-law got me to try a new product called Nerium that was developed accidentally by MD Anderson Hospital in Houston. They developed a cream for their skin cancer patients, who came back after treatment asking for more because it made them look so young. then they realized they had a product to sell. Right now they have day and night cream, but evidently a skin contouring cream is coming out in the next month or so. I should get my shipment this week or next and will let ya'll know how it works out. Link to their website is below. http://www.neriumproducts.com/ Kathy[/quote']

Paula is a GODDESS! Everything I know about the effectiveness of beauty products I learned from her. And saved myself a bunch of money.