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Lost some weight & have some loose skin near abdomen. can this be tightened with ab exercises or do i need surgery. you can't see it but 2 doctor said i don't need surgery. is surgery ever not needed?
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Loose skin: Loose skin doesn't usually respond to exercise. Healthy diet and time may help, but there are other nonsurgical options to explore. You could look into laser treatments, and radiofrequency treatments. Ask a cosmetic dermatologist for help.
Answered 2/25/2014
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Surgery elective: Only surgery will remove skin but it is totally elective and seldom needed unless huge weight loss. Not minor surgery!
Answered 9/28/2016
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