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What causes loose skin?
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Weight loss or: Loose skin is usually seen in the process of weight loss or natural volume loss of the aging process all over the body, but mainly seen in the face first. There are also some very genetic condition that cause the skin to be loose from birth. Good luck from nyc.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Multiple things: Main factors include: 1) pregnancy 2) weight fluctuations (especially rapid weight loss) 3) age 4) genetics.
Answered 12/10/2013
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