Question 1

im 18, and i have always had this excess loose skin underneath my armpits, and i exercise and it doesn't bulge out as much but its still there. ?

Accepted Answer

Don't worry: If you have attempted to work on this area with exercise and it persists, i recommend accepting it as part of who you are. Your other option is consultation with a plastic surgeon about possibility of surgical removal.

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

how can i tighten loose skin on inner thighs?

Accepted Answer

See below: If this is from weight loss, the thigh lift is the best option. You must however be at your best weight.
Good luck from NYC

Question 4

can weight loss cause loose skin at 18?

Accepted Answer

Possible: I am taking 18 as age 18 yrs. Small to moderate amounts of weight loss at age 18 usually will not cause loose skin. But, greater amounts of weight loss (like over   30 pounds) may cause loose skin even at age 18 yrs.

Question 5

will i get loose skin after extreme weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Extreme weight loss.: Loose skin is likely and much more likely if you lose weight too quickly.

Please aim for 1/2 to 1 pound a week - 25-50 lbs a year. It is nice to lose weight quickly but not if it leaves you with loose skin.

Question 6

how can i  tighten loose skin after pregnancy   ?

Accepted Answer

Well...: Depending on age, skin quality and degree of stretch it will likely get better on its own.  While there are various non-surgical skin tightening remedies out there removing the stretched out skin is still the most reliable.

Question 7

what can i do about the loose skin around my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Surgery is an option, but the fractional laser is my favorite way to tighten loose skin around the eyes and even give the eyes a little lift.

Question 8

how do you deal with loose skin after weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Rapid Weight loss: Extra or loose skin after significant weight loss is a common concern.

Many of us here would see about how much exercise you were doing to include stretching exercises.

But, if the skin is significantly abnormal there are plastic surgeons that specialize in this and it may be wise to consult one of them about what they can offer and how much it would cost.

Question 9

will a healthy weight loss still give you loose skin?

Accepted Answer

It can: But more important to lose the weight from multiple health points of view
and forget worrying about sagging skin.

Question 10

what do i do to get rid of loose skin from having a baby?

Accepted Answer

Tummy tuck: Sometimes some of the loose skin bounces back. I would have you wait at least a year after having had the baby. This gives you ample time to lose the weight and for your body to recover. Ultimately, a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) can help you tighten your abdominal muscles and get rid of excess skin. This is a great operation for the right candidates!

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Im 18, and i have always had this excess loose skin underneath my armpits, and i exercise and it doesn't bulge out as much but its still there. ?

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What makes loose skin shrink to normal?

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How can i tighten loose skin on inner thighs?

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Can weight loss cause loose skin at 18?

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Will i get loose skin after extreme weight loss?

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How can i tighten loose skin after pregnancy ?

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What can i do about the loose skin around my eyes?

A member asked:

How do you deal with loose skin after weight loss?

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Will a healthy weight loss still give you loose skin?

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What do i do to get rid of loose skin from having a baby?

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