Interesting and thought-provoking! As a 100+ pound weight loss journey for me has led to a huge amount of loose, crepey skin that just hangs on my body due in part that my skin is not bouncing back due my 50 year old age bracket. I am currently waiting for my FaceTite on my jowls and neck with an appointment in July for just this reason! Hoping it makes a difference. My face is already looking much better after a round of Sculptra last August.
I'm losing weight solely through diet and exercise and at my age, fully expect loose, sagging skin that will likely never bounce back. This is the body I am responsible for creating through my own lifestyle choices. I will embrace whatever comes and be grateful for the health benefits I gain from the lost weight, which in my mind far outweigh any cosmetic issues.
Ironically I take Ozempic as 1 of 4 diabetic medications. I have not lost 1 lb on it for over a year but my A1C numbers went way down when it was added to my regime of meds to control diabetes.
The guideline packet for my recent cataract surgery included a sheet with a long two-column list of GLP-1 medications, most of which needed to be paused a week prior to surgery. It didn’t apply to me, but I sure wondered why that was necessary.
This was such a good article. I am an Acupuncturist and I have many clients on GLP-1. I am excited to share this information about skin care with my clients.
What happens to your skin if you stop taking GLP-1? I know you will probably gain at least some weight back but does the skin restart making fat cells and the rest? Mentioned in the article hair takes a number of months.
It's a bit disheartening for me because I'm in a glp1 and already have saggy skin from prior weight loss and gain cycling. I've struggled with this all my life. I hope I don't age so fast. I've never used retinoids before (I'm 38), but this might be a great time to start then...
Really interesting and helpful
Interesting and thought-provoking! As a 100+ pound weight loss journey for me has led to a huge amount of loose, crepey skin that just hangs on my body due in part that my skin is not bouncing back due my 50 year old age bracket. I am currently waiting for my FaceTite on my jowls and neck with an appointment in July for just this reason! Hoping it makes a difference. My face is already looking much better after a round of Sculptra last August.
I'm losing weight solely through diet and exercise and at my age, fully expect loose, sagging skin that will likely never bounce back. This is the body I am responsible for creating through my own lifestyle choices. I will embrace whatever comes and be grateful for the health benefits I gain from the lost weight, which in my mind far outweigh any cosmetic issues.
Ironically I take Ozempic as 1 of 4 diabetic medications. I have not lost 1 lb on it for over a year but my A1C numbers went way down when it was added to my regime of meds to control diabetes.
As this medication was intended. People using it to try and lose 20lbs= Ozempic face
The guideline packet for my recent cataract surgery included a sheet with a long two-column list of GLP-1 medications, most of which needed to be paused a week prior to surgery. It didn’t apply to me, but I sure wondered why that was necessary.
It’s because it slows gastric emptying. If you have food in your stomach while under anesthesia, you could aspirate.
This was such a good article. I am an Acupuncturist and I have many clients on GLP-1. I am excited to share this information about skin care with my clients.
Thank you for your research.
What happens to your skin if you stop taking GLP-1? I know you will probably gain at least some weight back but does the skin restart making fat cells and the rest? Mentioned in the article hair takes a number of months.
Thanks!
There’s always a price to pay
When a human gets old, they get old all over their bodies and you lose fat and muscle!
The idea that we can pick one or two spots to fix is pretty silly.
Wondering what would happen after glp1 rebound. It's so sad none of the conversations discuss the changes to people beyond looks and weight.
It's a bit disheartening for me because I'm in a glp1 and already have saggy skin from prior weight loss and gain cycling. I've struggled with this all my life. I hope I don't age so fast. I've never used retinoids before (I'm 38), but this might be a great time to start then...