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Do people get longer fingers and longer necks when they lose weight ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: The fingers and neck do not lengthen with weight loss. However, when they are less plump there can be an illusion of being longer.

Answered 12/20/2013

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