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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
skin firming after weight loss
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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skin firming after weight loss
by lance, Nov 12, 2000 12:00AM
I am a 20 year old male and I have recently lost a lot of weight. As a result, my skin is "loose" and sags in places. It's been about 6 months since I stopped losing weight and I'm not sure if my skin has firmed at all since then. My question is: since the skin is always shedding and growing, will it eventually grow to be firm again? If so, how long, and is there anything I can do to speed up the process?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Nov 13, 2000 12:00AM
, Nov 13, 2000 12:00AM
Lance:
In general, skin will shrink to "remodel" itself after a weight loss like yours. I honestly don't know whether there is anything you can do to speed the process other than exercise, good diet, and time.
But congratulations on your achievement!
Dr. Rockoff
In general, skin will shrink to "remodel" itself after a weight loss like yours. I honestly don't know whether there is anything you can do to speed the process other than exercise, good diet, and time.
But congratulations on your achievement!
Dr. Rockoff
