Sagging Skin

Whether due to weight loss or the natural aging process, sagging skin can impact your confidence and overall wellbeing. Patients who have recently lost weight with GLP-1 medications, such as semaglutide (Ozempic or Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro), often notice increased skin laxity in areas like the face, neck, arms, buttocks and abdomen. Dr. Kormeli understands that no two bodies are alike, and we offer personalized combinations of advanced treatments designed to contour, tighten, and rejuvenate your appearance.

About Sagging Skin

Sagging skin occurs when the skin’s internal support system of collagen and elastin weakens, leading to a loss of structure and firmness. While it is a natural part of aging, it can be more pronounced after rapid weight loss. This is particularly common among individuals who have achieved significant results with GLP-1 medications, which can cause the skin to lose volume and elasticity faster than it can adapt.

What Is Sagging Skin?

Sagging skin refers to loose, hanging skin that lacks elasticity and firmness. It may appear in the face, jawline, neck, upper arms, abdomen, or thighs. In many cases, it can result in a deflated or tired appearance.

What Causes Sagging Skin?

• GLP-1 weight loss medications that lead to rapid fat loss. This has been referred to as Ozempic face or Ozempic body since it’s so common.
• Natural aging, which reduces collagen and elastin production
• Sun exposure, which breaks down skin-firming proteins over time
• Smoking, which accelerates skin aging and volume loss
• Genetics, which influence your skin’s natural resilience
• Post-pregnancy or major weight loss, which stretches skin beyond its ability to retract

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How Can I Fix My Sagging Skin?

Our team takes a tailored approach based on your anatomy, goals, and degree of laxity. We often combine treatments for the most natural-looking, long-lasting results. Depending on your unique needs, we may recommend:

Dermal Fillers

Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers add structure and volume to areas that have deflated, helping to restore youthful contours in the cheeks, jawline, and temples. By replenishing lost volume, fillers can subtly lift sagging skin, hydrate the skin’s surface, and improve facial harmony without the need for surgery.

Facial Plastic Surgery

Facial Plastic Surgery can remove loose skin and is an ideal option for correcting more significant skin laxity in the face and neck. Procedures like facelifts or neck lifts provide longer-lasting, dramatic improvements for those with aging skin or skin elasticity concerns by repositioning underlying tissue and removing excess skin for a refreshed, lifted appearance.

Ultherapy

Ulthera (Ultherapy) uses focused ultrasound energy to stimulate your body’s collagen and elastin fiber production deep beneath the skin. This non-invasive treatment gradually tightens and lifts the skin cells over time with minimal downtime, making it ideal for the face, neck, and décolletage and abdomen.

Fraxel Laser Treatments

Fraxel Laser treatments resurface the skin to improve skin tone, texture, and firmness by creating micro-injuries that trigger collagen renewal. This option is helpful for addressing crepey skin and early signs of sagging in sensitive areas, such as the face and chest. It helps restore loose skin and firm sagging skin.

EmSculpt

EmSculpt builds muscle tone and can tighten loose skin by using high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy. It is a non-invasive solution for the abdomen, arms, and buttocks, especially after weight loss with GLP-1 medications.

Sculptra

Sculptra works gradually by stimulating collagen growth in the deeper layers of the skin, leading to natural-looking volume restoration over time. This treatment is ideal for patients looking to enhance skin firmness, treat sagging skin, and correct hollowness with subtle, long-term results.

PDO Threads

PDO Threads provide an instant lifting effect while stimulating collagen over the weeks that follow. This minimally invasive option helps address sagging areas, such as the cheeks, jowls, and neck, without the need for surgery or extended recovery time.

We’re here to help you feel confident in your skin again, utilizing the latest technology and a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs.

Who Should Seek Treatment?

You may be a good candidate for treatment if:

• You are seeking non-surgical or minimally invasive alternatives to surgery
• You have lost volume or definition due to GLP-1 medication use
• You notice sagging or drooping skin in the face, neck, arms, or body
• You are unhappy with the way your skin looks despite reaching your weight goal
• You want a personalized, combination-based approach to skin tightening