Have you seen “Ozempic Butt” or “Ozempic Face” trending on social media and wondered what this weight loss drug may mean for your breasts? While many men and women are finding great success with Ozempic and other similar medications when it comes to significant weight loss, there can be negative side effects. The weight may be falling off, but it may not be the only thing falling. Loose, sagging, and aging skin often accompany this weight loss, including the breasts. For this reason, many are choosing a post-weight loss breast lift to help restore a perky and more youthful appearance to the breasts.
What Is Ozempic?
Ozempic is a brand name for the prescription drug semaglutide and is FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes. However, weight loss is often seen with Ozempic, and another brand name FDA-approved weight loss drug, Wegovy. Both of these drugs can contribute to significant weight loss in a relatively quick timeframe.
While shedding the pounds can be great for helping you reach your body contouring goals, the rapid weight loss, along with the natural loss of skin elasticity as we age, does not allow the skin to bounce back as quickly as you would hope, often resulting in loose, sagging skin.
What Are ‘Ozempic Breasts’?
When using Ozempic or Wegovy and experiencing significant weight loss, you may notice that your breasts may have lost significant volume, appear to have loose skin, or are sagging considerably more than with normal natural aging. This is often the result of the Ozempic weight loss and is often referred to as ‘Ozempic Breasts.’
How Can a Breast Lift Help?
The good news is that, while the weight is coming off and you are happy with your other body contouring results, you don’t have to settle for sagging breasts. A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, allows the surgeon to remove excess skin and tighten loose tissue, raising the position of the breasts, and giving you a perkier, more youthful appearance that better highlights your weight loss and new curves. If weight loss has caused a loss of breast volume, you may also opt for a combination of breast augmentation and breast lift to achieve your ultimate goals.
You don’t have to live with saggy breasts after weight loss. Dr. Castellano and his team will work with you to determine if a breast lift is the right procedure or if a combination of augmentation and lift will better help you achieve your body contouring goals. Call 813-872-6093 today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how a breast lift can deliver the results you desire.
Author: Dr. Joseph Castellano
Dr. Joseph Castellano is a native Floridian who grew up in the Tampa Bay area. After medical school and residency, Dr. Castellano returned home and has opened a practice in Tampa, Florida focusing on breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, liposuction, facelift, and eyelid rejuvenation. He is a member of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, American College of Surgeons, and American Medical Association
