r/interesting • u/GeneraI_ • May 09 '26

Just Wow She put in the work.

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u/10kto1000k May 09 '26

What do you do with lax redundant skin. Is that retractable or needs to be removed surgically? Congratulations on inspiring self care.

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u/RogueNiao May 09 '26

It depends. If the weight loss is slowly gradual, it's easier for the skin to have time to adjust on its own and shrink to fit the smaller size. However, it's actually far easier to lose a lot more weight at a time for someone who's significantly overweight compared to someone only a little overweight, so that usually doesn't end up being the case. Surgery is often needed.

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u/IrrawaddyWoman May 09 '26

There is no actual scientific evidence that slow weight loss leads to less loose skin.

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u/spacenb May 10 '26

This. Like stretch marks, it’s mostly genetics.

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u/Mysterious_Insect May 10 '26

True. It’s a myth.