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Skin sagging
Skin sagging

Skin sagging treatment

Definition:



Alternative Names: Sagging skin under arm treatment

Information:

Question:

I have sagging skin under my arms. Is there anything I can do?

Answer:

Try push-ups or any other triceps-building exercise to build triceps (underarm) muscles. If this does not work, you may wish to discuss cosmetic surgery or laser treatments with your physician.



Review Date: 10/29/2004
Reviewed By: Jonathan Kantor, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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