Can Removing Excess Body Fat Tighten Loose Skin?

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Removing excess body fat does not inherently tighten loose skin, as confirmed by multiple contributors in the discussion. Individuals who undergo significant weight loss, particularly through methods like gastric bands, often require surgical intervention to address excess skin. The notion that skin will automatically tighten after fat removal is misleading, especially for those with substantial weight loss. Age and skin elasticity play critical roles in the skin's ability to bounce back, but many factors influence this outcome.

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  • Understanding of human skin elasticity and factors affecting it
  • Knowledge of weight loss methods, including gastric band surgery
  • Familiarity with body composition and fat distribution
  • Awareness of the psychological impacts of body image and weight loss
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  • Research the effects of significant weight loss on skin elasticity
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  • Investigate the role of age and genetics in skin recovery after weight loss
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Individuals considering weight loss, fitness enthusiasts, healthcare professionals, and anyone dealing with the effects of significant weight loss on skin appearance.

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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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