There is a lot of talk about excess skin and plastic surgery post goal. What are the best practices for reducing the chance of having lots of excess skin? What are some of the less obvious factors that contribute to excess skin? Has anyone lost 80lbs or more and not had any issues with skin? What can really be done during the weight loss to help? Are there any creams, potions, special clothes, witch doctors or spells that have worked for you? Do share....

I'd wet your skin down before but that's just me. I also take Vitamin e plus all my other Vitamins. And st. Ives skin firming lotion

Yes wet your skin 1st. And be careful not to slip. You'll also need to wash the tub out after.

Oh, and to the OP? It's purely genetics. A good indicator? If you already have a lot of stretch marks, your skin isn't as resilient and you will have some degree of excess skin. The only things you can really do to minimize it are stay very hydrated (water intake AND lotion for your skin) and possibly strength training. I read a post a few years back about dry brushing but have never felt it was worth the bother.

Good luck!

~Cheri