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GLP-1 Medications and Plastic Surgery: What Patients Need to Know
Medications like Ozempic® and Wegovy®—known as GLP-1s—have changed the landscape of weight loss. Many patients are finding success with these treatments and achieving significant weight reduction after struggling with diet and exercise alone. But while the health benefits of losing weight can be life-changing, there are also new considerations: the possibility of loose skin, changes in body shape, and a growing desire for plastic surgery to complete the transformation. Understanding how plastic surgery fits in after GLP-1 use is an important step in feeling confident in your new body.
Weight Loss and Its Effects on Body Contours
One of the most common changes after substantial weight loss is loose, sagging skin. When weight comes off quickly, the skin does not always have time to contract, and skin elasticity can be permanently weakened. GLP-1 patients often notice excess skin on the abdomen, arms, thighs, breasts, and even the face and neck. This can cause physical discomfort, limit clothing options, and detract from the confidence that comes with major weight loss.
The Role of Plastic Surgery After GLP-1 Use
Plastic surgery can be an important step in completing the transformation after significant weight loss. Procedures such as abdominoplasty, lower body lift, arm lift, and breast lift surgery can remove excess skin and restore more natural body contours. For the face, options like facelift or eyelid surgery can address hollowing and sagging that sometimes follow rapid weight loss. Rather than replacing the success achieved with GLP-1 medication, plastic surgery complements it, helping patients fully enjoy the results of their hard work.
Timing and Safety Considerations
It is important to wait until your body weight has stabilized before pursuing plastic surgery. This helps ensure your body is in the best possible condition for healing and that results will be long-lasting. Nutrition also matters; some GLP-1 users eat less overall, so making sure your body has the vitamins and protein it needs before and after surgery is a key part of the planning process.
Moving Forward
Every patient’s journey is unique. If you have lost weight with GLP-1 medications and are curious about what to do next, a consultation is the best way to explore your options. Together, we can design a path that honors your progress, addresses your individual concerns, and helps you feel fully confident in your new figure.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Mouchantat today to learn how plastic surgery can help you complete your transformation and achieve the results you’ve been working toward. Call (303) 232-8585 or contact us online to book your appointment with Dr. Mouchantat today.
