 [ Symptoms ] is there anything i can do during the process of losing weight that will reduce the potential of sagging skin  i am a 41 year old woman i have lost 25 lbs and have 65 85 lbs to go i have been overweight for 15 years and i am nervous about having lots of sagging drooping skin when i get thinner i would like to avoid a surgical solution after the fact if there is anything i can do now to protect and condition my skin to spring back into place so to speak dermatology andor bariatric expert opinions especially welcome thanks [ Disease ] one of the key things you can do is to lose weight gradually    about 1 2 pounds per week also eating a well balanced diet with enough protein and nutrients is also key exercise and toning muscles should also help congrats on your weight loss