Over the past few years, GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, and Zepbound have made headlines as game-changing treatments for weight loss and diabetes management. These medications can be incredibly effective at helping patients lose significant amounts of weight, often very quickly.
But with rapid weight loss comes certain aesthetic side effects. Many people notice sagging skin, loss of muscle tone, or hollowed facial features – a phenomenon that has led to trending terms like “Ozempic face” and “Ozempic butt.”
At Turkle & Associates and Phases Skin Care & Laser Center in Carmel, just north of Indianapolis, we specialize in helping patients not only achieve their health goals but also feel confident in their appearance along the way. Our team offers a full spectrum of surgical and non-surgical treatments designed to restore balance, lift sagging areas, and rejuvenate your natural look.
Understanding the Effects of GLP-1 Medications
Rapid weight loss is a major health victory, but it can bring cosmetic changes the body doesn’t always adjust to right away. Many GLP-1 users notice:
- Hollow or gaunt facial features due to volume loss in the cheeks and temples
- Sagging skin around the jawline and neck (“Ozempic face”)
- Flattening of the buttocks (“Ozempic butt”)
- Loose skin on the arms, abdomen, or thighs
These changes can feel discouraging after such a positive transformation. The good news? Our team offers a full spectrum of treatments to restore balance, lift, and contour so you feel confident inside and out.
Surgical Options at Turkle & Associates
For patients with more significant skin laxity or volume loss, surgical procedures often provide the most effective and longest-lasting results. At Turkle & Associates, Dr. Jan Turkle and Dr. Brandon C. Specht offer:
- Facelift and Neck Lift: Reposition sagging tissue, tighten skin, and restore a natural, refreshed look to the lower face and neck.
- Arm Lift (Brachioplasty): Removes excess skin and tightens the upper arms.
- Fat Transfer: Uses your own fat to restore lost volume to the face, buttocks, or other areas affected by weight loss.
- Liposuction: Refines any remaining stubborn areas of fat to improve body contour and balance results.
- Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) to address skin laxity on the abdomen.
These surgical options are ideal for patients who want more dramatic, long-term correction of sagging or hollow areas.
Non-Surgical and Injectable Treatments at Phases Skin Care & Laser Center
If you prefer a less invasive approach, our team at Phases Skin Care & Laser Center offers advanced injectable and aesthetic treatments to address skin changes associated with GLP-1 weight loss without surgery:
- Dermal Fillers: Restore volume to hollow cheeks, temples, and under-eye areas for a softer, youthful look.
- Microneedling RF: Tightens skin and improves texture by stimulating collagen with a combination of microneedling and radiofrequency energy.
- Ultherapy®: Uses ultrasound energy to lift and firm the skin on the face, neck, and décolletage.
- CoolSculpting® Body Contouring: Non-surgical fat reduction to refine problem areas, especially after weight loss.
- Physiq®: A body treatment that builds muscle tone and reduces fat, helping combat muscle loss and sagging.
- EVERESSE™: A cutting-edge RF treatment that lifts, tightens, and restores skin elasticity.
These treatments can be tailored and combined for natural-looking results without the downtime of surgery. While results may not be as dramatic or long-lasting as surgical procedures, they can still make a noticeable difference and help patients feel more confident.
Combining Surgical and Non-Surgical Expertise
What makes Turkle & Associates and Phases Skin Care & Laser Center unique is our ability to offer both surgical and non-surgical solutions under one roof. Our board-certified plastic surgeons and skilled medical aestheticians collaborate to create personalized plans that align with your goals, lifestyle, and recovery preferences.
For example, a patient struggling with a hallowing of the face might choose fillers or fat transfer for volume, combined with Ultherapy for skin tightening. For loose skin around the stomach, surgical tightening might be best, but Physiq could be added afterward to improve muscle tone. By offering the full spectrum of treatments, we ensure every patient has access to the right solution for their needs.
Regain Confidence After Weight Loss
Losing weight with GLP-1 medications is an incredible achievement, and you deserve to feel just as confident in your appearance as you do about your health. No matter where you’re dealing with saggy, loose skin our expert team is here to help. At Turkle & Associates and Phases Skin Care & Laser Center, we’ve helped countless patients restore their contours, improve skin tone, and enhance their natural beauty after significant weight loss.
If you’re ready to explore treatments for the effects of GLP-1 weight loss, schedule your consultation online or call us at 317-848-0001. Together, we’ll create a plan that helps you feel confident, refreshed, and strong in your new body.
