Question 1

i have what looks like a busted blood vessel on my penis. it does not hurt it just looks like loose skin. its right below the head of my penis on the bottom side. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Penile lesion: Something resembling loose skin doesn't sound like a busted blood vessel which would be a flat or nonraised spot. You may have to be examined by a physician for diagnosis and advice if the lesion or abnormal area persists.

Question 2

what makes loose skin shrink to normal?

Accepted Answer

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 3

can losing weight cause loose skin?

Accepted Answer

Loose skin: Losing a large amount of weight faster than the skin can accommodate will definitely lead to loose skin.  Weight loss of 10-30 pounds shouldn't cause that.

Question 4

is there any way to tighten loose skin?

Accepted Answer

Nip & Tuck it: While advertisments offer the promise of skin tightening machines, lasers, lotions, potions and peels, most of these technologies are only capable of delivering skin tightening (on a scale of 1 to 10) at a maximum level of 3. If that is all you need these devices may work for you. If, however, you need a level of 7 to 10 skin tightening, skin removal is essentially the most reliable method.

Question 5

what can i do/use to tighten loose skin?

Accepted Answer

Loose skin: There are multiple options for treatment of loose skin.  It mainly depends on the location that you are asking about.  Often times it requires surgical excision and redraping of soft tissue.

Question 6

what can i do to avoid getting loose skin?

Accepted Answer

Prevent loose skin: Although some people have loose skin because of genetics, some things you can do to reduce the chances include avoiding sun exposure (use sunscreen!), avoid tobacco products, and good skin care with a daily moisturizer.

Question 7

does preparation h help you lose loose skin?

Accepted Answer

No: No cream will have any effect on the tightening of loose skin.

Question 8

what can i do about my loose skin under neck?

Accepted Answer

Skin: Not much unless you want to see a plastic surgeon.

Question 9

could i avoid loose skin after losing weight?

Accepted Answer

Don't know: How much weight have you lost?  Typically, the younger an individual, the more elastic their skin is.  Also,  the rapidity in which you gained the weight can frequently "tear" the skin and result in stretch marks.  If you have stretch marks, this typically means that you have poor elasticity.  There are no ointments, potions or creams that can restore elasticity.

Question 10

what can be done for loose skin after dieting?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Although many "gadgets" claim to shrink skin, none are very effective.  The problem is the destruction of the fibrin or stretchy part of the skin.  Until someone figures out how to restore the fibrin with stem cells (and we're not even close) the only solution is the plastic surgery tuck procedures, abdomen, arms, buttocks, breast lift and thighs are the most common.

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I have what looks like a busted blood vessel on my penis. it does not hurt it just looks like loose skin. its right below the head of my penis on the bottom side. what could this be?

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What makes loose skin shrink to normal?

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Can losing weight cause loose skin?

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Is there any way to tighten loose skin?

A member asked:

What can i do/use to tighten loose skin?

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What can i do to avoid getting loose skin?

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Does preparation h help you lose loose skin?

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What can i do about my loose skin under neck?

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Could i avoid loose skin after losing weight?

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What can be done for loose skin after dieting?

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