Skin laxity

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Skin laxity may be caused by loose skin due to

  • redundant skin after rapid weight loss
  • reduced collagen production in ageing
  • reduced muscle tone due to immobility

in combination with heavy skin due to:

  • water retention in the true skin
  • subcutaneous fat accumulation