Question 1

is stretchy skin good or bad?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Stretchy skin could be a sign of ehlers danlos disease. I would see a rheumatologist regarding this possibility.

Question 2

why might i have stretchy skin?

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Genetics, pregnacy: Loss of skin elasticity usually comes with age, pregnancy, weight loss as well as genetics. 

While rare, there are certain physiologic causes of  "stretchy skin.".

Question 3

is it bad to have stretchy skin, is this bad?

Accepted Answer

No: It may even be beneficial in preventing stretch marks.

Question 4

how can i make embarrassingly stretchy skin go away?

Accepted Answer

Cosmetic Surgery: Several options to help with loose, stretch skin.  One option would be radio frequency device, such as thermage.  This technique helps to contour and tighten loose stretch skin with one to two treatments.  A second option would be to cosmetically, surgically remove and tighten the excessive skin.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: stretchy skin?

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Stretchy skin: Stretchy skin can be related to increased elasticity of the  outermost tissue covering the body. In  Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) collagen &amp; connective tissues may be weak - causing stretchy skin.

Question 6

i have stretchy skin, what will happen to me when i age?

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The skin will sag: As one ages the skin loses its elasticity and begins to sag.  It is important to get on a good skin regimen early in life and avoid excessive skin exposure. Treatments such as the titan may be helpful as well.

Question 7

what are ways to get rid of stretchy skin?

Accepted Answer

Good plastic surgery: Loose, sagging skin cannot be exercised, lasered, rf-treated, or tightened by anything other than skilled plastic surgery to excise the excess and tighten the remaining skin! after pregnancy or weight loss don't waste your time or money on anything but plastic surgery by an expert in body contouring surgery.

Question 8

i have pretty stretchy skin everywhere (including my breasts), but they are not saggy. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Skin Elasticity: Skin elasticity can change as we age.  Gravity, sun exposure, smoking, can all cause skin to become more lax or "stretchy."  if you were previously heavy and lost weight this may result in skin not contracting.  A plastic surgeon can help you find a solution to your particular issues.

Question 9

i have abnormally stretchy skin and joints. why?

Accepted Answer

Genetics?: There is a condition called erhler danlso sydrome where individuals can have hyper-extensible joints and unusually stretchy skin.  This condition may be assoicated with  some wound healing issues and you should consult your physician to dtermine if you have this condition.

Question 10

how to get rid of stretchy skin after losing weight?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: If it doesn't improve by itself, lax skin can be surgically removed.

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