Ozempic changes the skin
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Anonymous
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According to plastic surgeons and dermatologists:
Dr. Few estimates that about 25 to 30 percent of his patients are currently taking a GLP-1, and finds that their skin “doesn’t hold its elastic recoil the way it did.” Based on his experience, using a GLP-1 “almost seems to age the quality of the skin, like the skin takes on an appearance of an older person.” He’s seen the skin look more worn and lose its ability to retain its shape around the structures of the face, which might lead to sagging around the jawline, for example. These are changes he hasn’t noticed in patients who have lost significant weight in other ways—like through diet or gastric bypass surgery—which makes him think it’s unique to GLP-1 usage. While operating on Ozempic patients, Dr. Few started to notice a trend: The skin quality of someone on a GLP-1 was reminding him of an “old, overused rubber band.” Mark Mofid, MD, a board-certified facial plastic surgeon in San Diego and La Jolla, makes a similar comparison—it’s like the elastic waistband on a pair of underwear that has stretched out over time. Dr. Diamond, who specializes in facelift surgeries, has noticed the SMAS layer is “definitely thinner and weaker” on people who have been using GLP-1s for weight loss. (SMAS is an acronym for subcutaneous musculoaponeurotic system, a layer of connective tissues that supports the face.) Usually, the SMAS thins naturally as you get older, which can contribute to facial aging, like sagging around the cheeks, according to a study published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum. And if an Ozempic patient has plans to become a facelift patient, it’s worth noting that the SMAS layer is also essential for natural-looking results. https://www.allure.com/story/ozempics-effects-on-skin |
Anonymous
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I’m not surprised by any of that. The skin has been stretched for years/decades and over an extremely short time, the fat that had supported it is gone. Of course it will sag and lack elasticity. It’s not new. All those skin surgeries for stomach stapling
Thinness and appearance could be attributable to bad diets many overweight people have, so they’re seeing a skewed population to begin with. |
Anonymous
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Same thing that has happened since the beginning of time with rapid weight loss.
You're better off losing weight slowly for many different reasons - easier on your heart and other organs, skin elasticity, maintenance of muscle mass. GLP1 patients should know that they don't have to follow the standard dosing schedule. If you're losing weight on low doses, stick to that for a while vs quickly escalating dosage of medication for fast loss. |
Anonymous
| Being 50-70 lbs overweight like most people are looks a lot worse than Ozempic skin. |
Anonymous
+100 Op's post is absolute bull shite. |
Anonymous
| Why is it Ozempic and not just the loose skin from the weight loss? There is extra skin once fat is gone and I am not sure what are you expecting? Of course, extra skin is going to be gross. |
Anonymous
| Dr. Few is hawking his own skincare line. |
Anonymous
| I lost 25 lbs and am down to a 19 BMI which is ideal for me. I had some skin issues and got 3 treatments of hyper dilute radiesse and 3 sessions of the skin tight laser. My skin looks great now, but it was an expensive and painful fix. |
Anonymous
| This is expected with weight loss specially after 40. +1 I saw a friend yesterday and she has aged 10 years in a year but she as skinny as she likes. |
Anonymous
LOL. Of course he is. |
Anonymous
| When you lose a lot of weight, you’re going to have saggy skin. This has little to do with weight loss drugs. I slowly lost 50 pounds on Wegovy and have some saggy skin on my thighs but I’ll take it over being 50 pounds overweight. My arms, face and stomach are fine. |
Anonymous
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Scientist that's worked in hormones & aesthetics for many years.
Some thoughts: 1) Weight loss / nutritional deficiency alone will make someone look 10-20 years older 2) Serotonin has been known to give someone a "glow" so the opposite, dopamine suppression is likely to make the skin look and feel aged Finally, very simple solution IMO. Sculptra, collagen-stimulator. There is a reason it's called "Sculptra Glow" |
Anonymous
| OH MY GOD THIS IS THE SKIN OF ANYONE WHO LOSES A LOT OF WEIGHT DUMMIES. |
Anonymous
Where did you have it done? |
Anonymous
Also a lot of people using glps are dehydrated from stomach issues and having a hard time drinking. This is such a stupid post op. |