Increased skin tension

Weight gain makes the skin's dermal layer expand rapidly. When the skin tension increases, its collagen fibers will break along with it. In addition, the rate of skin expansion cannot keep up with the process of repair. Therefore, stretch marks or scars are difficult to remove.

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