With the introduction of the skinny shot, cosmetic surgeons are seeing a major increase in plastic surgery. The skinny shot, otherwise known as semaglutides like Ozempic® or Wegovy®, are shots administered once a week to aid in significant weight loss in a relatively quick timeframe. While losing weight is great for your overall health, the body isn’t always ready and able to deal with rapid weight loss. For this reason, skinny shot plastic surgery is becoming more and more common.
Why the Increase in Cosmetic Surgery?
With many people turning to skinny shots as a way to boost weight loss, more and more plastic surgeons are seeing an increase in patients looking to achieve body contouring. But what is the connection between these skinny shots and the need for plastic surgery?
The fact is, while you may be eager to see the pounds drop off each week, your body isn’t always able to bounce back from those extra pounds. Meaning, as the pounds disappear, excess and loose skin remains, unable to bounce back into place. This excess skin hinders your new body contours and leaves many self-conscious. Cosmetic surgery can help eliminate this excess skin and deliver the body contours you are working to achieve.
Common Areas for Cosmetic Surgery after the Skinny Shot?
As you quickly shed pounds with the skinny shot, the areas most commonly affected with excess loose skin are the arms, thighs, tummy, and waistline. Specific cosmetic procedures are designed to address this excess skin and can include:
- Tummy Tuck – A tummy tuck removes excess skin and stubborn fat while also tightening the abdominal muscles, helping you achieve a slimmer appearance.
- Lower Body Lift – A lower body lift is a simple procedure that combines a tummy tuck with a thigh and buttock lift to address loose skin all around the midsection, providing a smoother and tiger appearance to your lower body. This procedure addresses love handles, back rolls, and saddlebags.
- Arm Lift – An arm lift removes the excess skin in the arms, reducing the bat wing appearance and giving you contoured upper arms.
- Thigh Lift – Sagging skin on the thighs can lead to chafing and discomfort. A thigh lift removes this excess skin, giving you slimmer, contoured upper legs.
If you have experienced significant weight loss either from the skinny shot, surgery, or changes to your diet and exercise, loose skin doesn’t have to keep you from achieving the look you desire. Dr. Drew Davis and his team specialize in cosmetic surgery after weight loss and can help you reach your goals. Call 916-318-5770 today to schedule your consultation and take the next step to a new you!