Wellness & lifestyle

Not everyone with loose skin wants treatment, and not everyone who wants it can afford it. The articles here are about living well with it in the meantime, or for good: managing rubbing and rashes in skin folds, exercising and dressing comfortably, and the less talked-about effects on confidence and relationships.

They take the view that choosing no cosmetic treatment is a legitimate outcome rather than a failure, and that discomfort deserves attention whether or not you are heading towards surgery. Persistent rashes, broken skin or pain are a reason to see your GP now, not something to put up with until a procedure.