Weight gain stretches the skin beyond its elasticity, hindering its ability to contract fully upon subsequent weight loss, according to Dr. Zuckerman.
With age, skin loses elasticity, resulting in loose, wrinkled, and sagging skin, as explained by Dr. Jaimie DeRosa.
Younger individuals and those with high skin elasticity are less likely to experience excess skin after weight loss, compared to older individuals with lower skin elasticity.
Men tend to fare better in terms of loose skin in their arms and legs compared to women, notes Dr. Jeffrey M. Kenkel.
Procedures like BodyTite and FaceTite, combined with liposuction, can help remove fat and tighten skin, although they may not fully address the issue for all patients, advises Dr. Zuckerman.
While it entails a longer recovery period, surgical excision remains the most effective method for addressing loose skin, producing profound results, according to Dr. Jacobs.
Minimally-invasive treatments yield subtle effects compared to surgical excision, notes Dr. Jacobs, and may be suitable for patients with less severe cases of excess skin.