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Weight Loss Drugs Leave Patients Sagging
19 Jun
Summary
- GLP-1 drugs lead to dramatic fat loss, causing sagging skin.
- Patients seek cosmetic procedures for 'Ozempic earlobes' and body changes.
- Surgeons recommend protein intake and strength training to mitigate effects.
Dramatic fat loss from GLP-1 medications like Ozempic is now linked to a rise in cosmetic concerns, with patients reporting significant sagging skin across their bodies.
Surgeons are seeing more patients seeking treatments for issues such as "Ozempic earlobes," which appear thinner and longer after facial fat reduction. Procedures like dermal fillers or fat transfers are potential solutions.
Body contouring surgeries, including abdominoplasties (tummy tucks) and breast lifts, have also surged. This is due to the rapid weight loss achieved with these drugs, which causes skin and underlying tissues to lose volume and elasticity.
Concerns also extend to "Ozempic butt," where rapid fat loss leads to a flatter, saggier appearance. Experts recommend adequate protein intake and resistance training to help preserve muscle mass and mitigate some of these cosmetic outcomes.
