Is It Possible for Me to Get Rid of Loose Skin?
asked 1 year ago by Chrisjx
Latest answer by George J. Beraka, MD
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Tags: age 18-24, abdomen, lower abs, male, loose skin, lower abdomen, massive weight loss, options
Hi im 18 years old, last year i lost about 40kg (88 pound) in one year and now i have excess skin on my abs and thighs it really bothers me it feels like i have more fat to lose and i have stretch marks on belly and sides ... My height is 6'1" and 176-177 pound.So my question is if it will go away over time or SURGERY(tummy tuck) is the only option in this case? and im currently doing weight training programme to gain muscle.
2 answers to Is It Possible for Me to Get Rid of Loose Skin?
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Tummy tuck will remove excess skin.
Hi.
This type of excess skin will not usually go away without surgery. The good news for you is that you only have a skin problem (no muscle or fat problem). That makes the tummy tuck simple.
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Excess skin after weight loss
I assume you lost the weight through diet and exercise which is the best way to do so. Congratulations on doing so. As a result, you will have a longer, happier and healthier life.
The skin was stretched to accommodate the previous layer of fat. When you lost the weight the fat layer decreased in size but the skin can only shrink so much. What the current photos show is a fold of extra skin under the belly button level and a little less excess skin above the level of the belly button...
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Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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