Question 1

reoccurring anal fissure for years, have a tear that go's deep up my anus now scar tissue with loose skin on one side. is surgery an option? cost?

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Complex issue: Can not be answered , with out knowing all facts ( including  examination )  best person is your surgeon who will explain your problem  , out come and expected result  on you. If you are not happy with your surgeons answer , take a second opinion

Question 2

what causes loose skin?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss or: Loose skin is usually seen in the process of weight loss or natural volume loss of the aging process all over the body, but mainly seen in the face first. There are also some very genetic condition that cause the skin to be loose from birth.
Good luck from nyc.

Question 3

can you fix loose skin?

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Loose skin: Face can be tightened a small degree with co2 laser but plastic surgeons do most with surgery.

Question 4

what makes loose skin shrink to normal?

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Elasticity: Once your skin has been stretched past its innate elasticity, only plastic surgery can tighten loose skin. Other treatments, such as rf (radio frequency), laser, or creams and lotions only provide minimal improvements. If your skin is youthful and you are not obese, your skin still has a unique degree of elasticity that would allow some degree of return to normal, as after pregnancy.

Question 5

how can i avoid loose skin during weight lose?

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Loose skin after MWL: Unfortunately, most of the laxity of the skin after massive weight loss is determined by factors that may not be easily changed, ie, maximum lifetime weight, final weight, genetic and age related skin elasticity.  In general gaining and losing weight slowly are often associated with the best results and many people swear by intense moisturizing with olive oil, coconut oil or cocoa butter products.

Question 6

what are the best exercises to firm up loose skin?

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Exercise wont help: Loose skin that is typically present after pregnancy or weight loss typically doesn't respond to exercise. Depending on the severity of it there are some.

Question 7

how can you tell if its just fat or just loose skin?

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Do a pinch test: Fat and skin are easy to tell  apart.  The skin is not thick, measuring approximately 1 centimeter.( 1/5 of an inch) fat varies in thickness.  The best way to figure out how  much fat is located in a certain area, is to do a pinch test.  Simply take your thumb and index finger, and pinch your abdomen.  If you find a thickness of 1 to 5 inches, this is mostly fat since skin thickness is quite small.

Question 8

please tell me how long it takes for to lose loose skin?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Losing weight slowly is the way to go!  whether or not you have loose skin afterwards sounds on several factors including: how much weight you have to lose, how long youve been overweight and of course genetics.  Good luck!

Question 9

can i have excess/loose skin if i lose 100 lbs in a year?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Massive weight loss almost always leads to loose skin. Unfortunately the only way to deal with the loose skin is to have it excised.

Question 10

how can you tell the difference between fat and loose skin?

Accepted Answer

Pinch test: We all need some subcutaneous fat or we would look really gross.  If you want to know if you have excess fat amenable to liposuction, grab the area of concern and lightly pinch it between thumb and forefinger.  If there is less than an inch between the two, then it is mostly   skin and lipo is unlikely to work.  Also if skin is hanging over, lipo alone is unlikely to work.

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Reoccurring anal fissure for years, have a tear that go's deep up my anus now scar tissue with loose skin on one side. is surgery an option? cost?

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What causes loose skin?

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Can you fix loose skin?

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What makes loose skin shrink to normal?

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How can i avoid loose skin during weight lose?

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What are the best exercises to firm up loose skin?

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How can you tell if its just fat or just loose skin?

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Please tell me how long it takes for to lose loose skin?

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Can i have excess/loose skin if i lose 100 lbs in a year?

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How can you tell the difference between fat and loose skin?

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