Can Removing Excess Body Fat Tighten Loose Skin?

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Removing all excess body fat does not guarantee that loose skin will tighten. Individuals who lose significant weight, such as through gastric bypass surgery, often find that they require surgical intervention to remove excess skin, as it may not retract on its own. The discussion highlights concerns about the potential for misinformation regarding body fat and skin elasticity, suggesting that extreme weight loss could lead to unhealthy outcomes. For younger individuals, like those around 20, there is a possibility that minor loose skin may bounce back over time, but the extent of skin elasticity varies. The conversation also touches on how skin can stretch and shrink based on internal factors, such as during pregnancy, indicating that the skin's ability to recover is complex and not solely dependent on fat removal.
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That site is complete nonsense. No, removing body fat will not tighten loose skin. In fact, people who lose extraordinary amounts of weight (such as with gastric bands) often need to have the excess loose skin surgically removed because there is just too much to bounce back on its own. That site sounds like a recipe for anorexia!
 
If you're around 20, will loose skin bounce back on it's own? How long would that normally take? I have a little bit, and I'd like it gone, I think it's only a little bit, but I'm not sure how much loose skin there would need to be for it to be unable to bounce back on it's own
 
Perhaps the confusion comes with the ability of skin (if stretched) to enlarge or shrink but only if internally compressed. (see pregnancy)
 

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