Part 1: Surgical Procedures to Complement Your Weight Loss Injections
- Posted on: Jul 24 2024
Injectable weight loss solutions have become popular very quickly as they help people achieve their weight goals with less difficulty. These treatments are often combined with plastic surgery to provide a smoother aesthetic, which is especially the case in patients who have lost significant weight.
Considering the numerous treatments out there, it isn’t easy to pinpoint which procedure works best for your purposes, and that’s ok! At Azul Cosmetic Surgery & Medical Spa, we will suggest some of the best surgical procedures for you that will complement your weight loss efforts.
What Happens to the Skin After Weight Loss Injections?
Several things can happen to your body after weight loss injections, the most common side effect being loose skin. As you rapidly lose weight, the skin does not have enough time to shrink and look tight on your body. This becomes even more noticeable in the stomach, thighs, arms, or breasts.
The more weight you lose, and the faster you lose it, the more it will likely begin to sag. With injectable weight loss, predicting where the fat will be reduced is difficult, leaving hollow areas where you may desire more volume. While exercise, good nutrition, and proper skin care can encourage skin-tightening, some extra help is sometimes required.
Surgical Procedures That Complement the Treatment
The right surgical procedures can remove excess skin and give you a more contoured look. Here are some of our suggestions:
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Skin Tightening
When loose skin occurs all over the body, Dr. Kornstein and Dr. Yee can help you with a specially developed skin-tightening treatment. Here, surgical measures are combined with Renuvion® technology to improve skin elasticity and reduce excess skin. By adding RF energy into the mix, the skin quality will continue to improve over time, offering natural results.
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Abdominoplasty
Extensive weight loss, especially when you have significant amounts of fat around the belly area, can lead to excess sagging skin on the abdomen. Even with exercise, this side effect is often difficult to address, making the “belly pooch” almost inevitable. Should this happen, abdominoplasty can remove the excess skin and offer a better-tucked look.
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Breast Lift and Augmentation
Breast fat is a different kind of fat than the fat in the rest of your body, and chances are high that your weight loss efforts can result in smaller, saggy breasts. To improve their appearance, many women opt for breast lift surgery, where careful incisions are made to excise the excess skin. If you want to add more volume to the breasts, the surgery can also be combined with breast augmentation, where implants are added for a fuller-looking chest.
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Facelift
Injectable weight loss can have a side effect frequently referred to as “semaglutide face,” where the skin on the face can begin to sag. A facelift can reduce these side effects by decreasing the excess skin and offering a more lifted look. This can reduce wrinkles caused by sagging skin while helping you look more youthful.
What Non-Surgical Options to Mix With Weight Loss Injections?
If the weight loss is minimal, non-surgical options can be an excellent way to reduce sagging skin or hollowness. Procedures like CoolSculpting® Elite can be used to address the stubborn pockets of fat after weight loss, and fat grafting can add volume to the breasts without using implants.
To add more volume to your “semaglutide face,” a reliable alternative would be injectable treatments like JUVÉDERM®. The hyaluronic acid formula can restore volume in the cheeks and define your features, making the skin look plumper.
Enjoy Your Weight Loss Results!
Weight loss injections can be an effective option to lose weight, but excess skin is occasionally problematic. To make the most of your weight loss journey, it’s ideal to finish it with some surgical procedures that will ultimately complement your final look. Call Azul® Cosmetic Surgery & Medical Spa for an appointment, and we can help you meet your aesthetic goals!
For more information about weight loss injections and surgical procedures that go well with them, contact Azul® Cosmetic Surgery & Medical Spa at 239-379-8924. We can help you determine which surgical procedure works best for your needs. You can also fill out our online contact form, and we will get in touch shortly!
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