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What Causes Loose And Saggy Skin Throughout The Body?

Posted on Sat, 16 Jul 2016

Question: Dear Doctor,
I am 25 years old height is 5 ft and 7 inch 7 and my body weight is 73 kg.
My concern is that i have all over the body loose skin i mean to say saggy skin.
I don't have any health related problem yet so what is real problem so that i have loose and saggy skin.
I have attached image please go through it answer my query and help me out what should i do ?

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely to be due to excessive fat deposition and low muscle tone

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Mr XXXXXXX

Thanks for providing clinical photograph. From the photograph its quite clear that the saggy area in region of belly is due to excessive deposition of fat in the area of umbilicus and flanks. This could be due to many factors predominantly being genetic and recent gain in weight and hypotonia of abdominal muscles

I would suggest you the following

1. Regular walking and weight reduction by around 5 kg

2. Regular abdominal exercise

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you

take Care

Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (34 minutes later)

Ma'am,
My waist line is also very unusual structure i haven't noticed this i continued to doing gym but gave-up my problem is not got solved when i was 63 kg still the problem was there so i don't think weight would be the concern of my problems.
I have love handles on both side.
I have saggy tissue all over my body on belly and on the back too.
What to do Ma'am please help me out when i look at the mirror i get so much frustrated it hampers my day to day activities.

i do have also low muscle tone

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely to be deficiency of rectus muscle

Detailed Answer:
Dear Mr XXXXXXX

There appears to be deficiency of rectus abdominis muscle below the line , so giving appearance of hollowness below it.
I would suggest you to consult Plastic Surgeon, reconstructive surgery will be needed to give good cosmetic appearance. Do not worry things can be taken care off.

Do keep me updated.

Take Care

Regards
Dr Shobha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (32 minutes later)

Dear Ma'am,l
I failed to understand rectus abdominal muscle why the deficiency as of now i don't
have any health related problem is it due to testosterone or any hormone deficiency? Please explain in details.
what is the reconstructive surgery how it will bw done ?
What would be the expense to do that ?

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Consult Plastic Surgeon

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Deficiency suggest there is weakness in lower abdominal muscle , exact assessment is only possible by thorough clinical examination . I would suggest you routine appointment with either General Surgeon or Plastic Surgeon , preferably later.
Do keep me updated

Take Care

Regards
Shobha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (25 hours later)

Dear Ma'am
You haven't given me the exact cause as i dont have any other health related issue.
You haven't answered my specific question which i had asked to you was that my all over body the soft skin and saggy skin are there why?
Poor muscle tone, as i dont have any masor health related isuues . You just gave the specific answer and avoided my question.

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (37 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thorough clinical examination required

Detailed Answer:
Dear Mr XXXXXXX

In my first response i had mentioned to you that the looseness of skin could be because of genetic factors. Also looseness could be due to excessive subcutaneous tissue known as cellulite. Poor muscle tone does not imply that there is major health problem. Excessive cellulite and subcutaneous tissue itself can lead to poor muscle tone.

As your belly is not very protuberant and will be covered under the clothing there does not seem to be cause for concern. Also the shallowness seen requires thorough clinical examination ,its not always possible to give the exact opinion based on clinical photographs alone. I would suggest you to consult your Physician for thorough clinical examination.

Take Care

Regards
Shobha

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Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (17 hours later)

Dear Ma'am,

Thanks a lot for your nice suggestions.

My last query is that how to get rid off the excessive cellulite and subcutaneous tissue of the belly without surgery as i don't want to go with surgery right-now?
If it is genetic then how can i get rid off the excessive cellulite and subcutaneous tissue under the belly ?
How can be muscle tone improved?? Can i improve my muscle tone if i will go with weight training ?
Any last suggestions you would like to give to me regarding my concern Ma'am.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (47 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Anti cellulite cream will be helpful

Detailed Answer:
Dear Mr XXXXXXX

You can get rid off of the cellulite by using various commercially available anti cellulite cream like one from VLCC. The massaging action of anti cellulite cream will also help in improving the vascularity and tone of muscle , i would also suggest you abdominal exercise for increasing the muscle tone.

Cellulite is very resistant to treatment but long term application of cream will be helpful

Take Care

Regards
Shobha

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