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Saggy skin

6 replies

StuH1 · 24/11/2024 10:31

Hi, new user here male aged 49. I have struggled with my weight most of my life but now have finally done something about it and have lost 9.5 stone.
Still got a few more to lose ( I was touching 30 stone at my biggest) but I'm starting to get saggy skin and what I call the "turkey neck"
Are there any products that will help?

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BellyWibbles · 24/11/2024 10:37

Unfortunately not.

I mean companies will say there are, they want you to buy their products. Maybe a few things will tighten skin by a few mms but if you want any real results surgery is the only option

HornyHornersPinkyWinky · 24/11/2024 10:48

There's no product that will fix significant sagging, only surgery will remove the excess skin. However I would say that it may improve a bit by itself over time. If you have lost weight quickly, it takes time for your skin to adjust.

BellyWibbles · 24/11/2024 10:49

I'm having the same issue with stomach skin.

StuH1 · 24/11/2024 10:52

Thanks for the replies so far, it's pretty much what I expected as we are all looking for a quick fix I suppose. It has taken me a long time to lose so definitely not happened quickly.

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soupfiend · 24/11/2024 10:52

No, you'll hear all sorts of old wives tales that the speed of loss, or activity you do, or moisturising, or collagen etc etc will determine whether you get it or not

It is simply the make up of your skin and your genes and nothing else

Your solution is either to get it removed, or dress accordingly. I dress accordingly as cant afford to get it removed (and dont want the hassle of recovery etc etc.) Ive lost more than you and its significant but it doesnt outweigh the joy of being very much lighter!

BellyWibbles · 24/11/2024 10:59

Congratulations on your loss

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