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Originally Posted by Crazy Cat Chick
What if you have stretch marks? Does that affect the sagging after weight loss?
Yes, stretch marks will affect the sagging since it is permanently torn and damaged and won't have the "snap back" effect. The ladies mentioning the crepe-like appearance most likely have some very deep damage to the dermis which causes this. When it's stretched out it's smooth, but after losing the weight the skin hangs and the creases that were once stretched out then pucker up. There are many ways to smooth it out, though. You can't get rid of the marks or damage completely, but you can reduce the wrinkling.
Some women like Bio Oil, you could use plain Vitamin E oil, cocoa butter, or any of those. Apply it AS YOU LOSE WEIGHT. Don't wait until it's all said and done to start trying to heal your skin. You'll get much better results treating it and regenerating new cells during your transition. I personally like the Avon stretch mark reducer in the silver tube.