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Dermatologists: how to avoid loose skin while losing weight?
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Have good genes: There is no way to avoid loose skin. It is likely that you are either born with or without good skin elasticity. Excessive sun exposure, smoking, repeated weight gain and loss may aggravate and cause diminished elasticity.
Answered 4/15/2013
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Good question: Gradual weight loss is better than rapid weight loss for skin retraction. However your genetics have allot to do with it.
Answered 9/29/2016
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