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GLP-1s vs bariatric surgery: Does how you lose weight change the plastic surgery picture?
Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Thursday, October 15, 2026One complication of significant, rapid weight loss is excess, bothersome loose skin. Weight comes off quickly, but in many cases the skin doesn't bounce back the same way, leaving patients with loose, sagging skin or uncomfortable volume loss in certain areas of the body.
The GLP-1 effect: From body to face and what happens next
Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Friday, September 4, 2026Chances are you or someone close to you has been prescribed a GLP-1 medication for weight loss, which means you probably also know that these drugs have changed a lot of conversations. In 2025, one of those conversations moved somewhere you might not expect – the plastic surgeon's office.
Lifts after weight loss: Skin excision surgery after the weight comes off
Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Monday, March 30, 2026As spring emerges, so too does the desire to shed layers and show off weight loss results, whether that's a spring break beach trip or a staycation close to home. Yet for some patients, excess skin and loss of elasticity can make them self-conscious about showing off their weight loss.
The basics of the belt lipectomy
Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Wednesday, March 19, 2025Many patients are familiar with tried-and-true classics like liposuction and the tummy tuck, yet they may be unfamiliar with belt lipectomy. Also known as a lower body lift, this aesthetic procedure addresses the appearance of the lower body by removing sagging skin and tissue that can result from aging or dramatic weight loss.
Ozempic weight loss is affecting plastic surgery – here's how
Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Monday, November 13, 2023A new trend is taking shape in the offices of many plastic surgeons. Amidst the familiar requests for nips and tucks, there's been an uptick in something quite substantial – patients seeking skin-tightening procedures after experiencing massive weight loss.
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