Will I have loose skin if I lose 50 pounds?
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And of course, the amount of weight you lose matters as well. If you are obese and lose 100 pounds or more your risk for loose skin may be higher, depending on your other risk factors and the quality of your skin. But you wouldn't want to end your journey to a healthy weight simply to avoid loose skin.