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After feeling that the year was not throwing on the scale, we are now watching the opposite. BLP-1 semaglutide (ozempic, wego) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, zepbound) have completely changed the weight loss game, but that quickly transformation that does not always come without side effects. Good news? Most are temporary and manageable. Here’s what you need to know. And what experts recommend, to be in front of changes.
Highlighted experts
- Shab Casparara Trichologoa is New York
- Dr. Rohini Shantharam is a dermatologist directed by Fresno, CA
- Dr. Diane Madfes is a dermatologist directed by New York
- Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen is an endocrinologist in New York
- Dr. Christine Diedwardo is a plastic plastic surgeon in Ma-N, Christine Diedward
1. Hair loss (telogen effluuation)
What happens: Many patients have significant hair spill two or four months in a fast weight loss.
Why it happens: First, let’s clearly leave us common conventional conception. “It’s not a drug that causes hair loss. It is a quick weight loss and the same amount of nutrients,” says Trichologo Shab Caspara. Known Telogen efluvium, That is, the stress that enters the restless stage of early hair. “If you are having a chronic calorie deficit, you don’t get nutrients in the body, the hair system doesn’t work without proper nutrition,” he explains.
What you can do: Crushing is temporary, but regeneration takes time. “It will be for half a year before the effects could be completely seen,” says Caspar, it can last several months, start seeing recreating. To prevent or minimize loss, it is intentionally to be deliberately with nutrition from the beginning of your weight loss trip. “If you don’t eat much, calculate it very much to know what you do,” he advises. “Protein is essential. It is the fastest way to lose hair.” It also emphasizes the key importance of nutrients such as zinc and iron, which are critical to healthy hair growth. “Make sure you don’t lose your zinc or iron,” it added, which does not deficient deficiencies.
2. Skin laxity and sagging
What happens: As the weight goes quickly, the skin is not kept, it will lead to the livingness, especially on the face, neck, arms and abdomen.
Why it happens: “Skin, fabrics, just hire enough time,” explained Fresno Rohini Shantharam, MD dermatologists. “Sometimes I can say that when someone has made a quick weight loss, feeling their fabric.”
What you can do: New York Diane Madfes dermatologist, MD stressed the importance of early intervention. “Simply treat it early. You really want to start hanging out before starting, because it’s much easier, squeeze, squeeze.” Treatments like Sofwave recommends a weight loss trip for the first four to six weeks, and then a second treatment makes six and twelve weeks later.
Some skin laxity can resolve on their own. “This initial phase of losing weight seems to be so much more meaningful.
3. Loss of facial volume (“Ozempic face”)
What happens: As fat disappears from the face, especially in cheeks, temples, and jaws, patients can notice a greater appearance.
Why it happens: “It’s not about Ozempic, it’s an impact on weight loss, not medication,” said Dr. Salas-Whalen. Fast loss of facial fat, it is often called “Ozempic face”, along with the loss of body fat and can be especially visible.
What you can do: Restoration of the volume can be done with dermal fillers, a handmailed filler or fat transfer like radics and sculptra. “If the patient loss is slight or the patient may not be interested in surgical options, the loss of volume and / or historuronic filler or calcium hydroxyapatite,” says Duxbury, Christine Christine Chraujauak, MD.
Dr. Madfo often uses fat transfer in that context. “What we will do is Sofwave on the face, lift and tighten, and then about three months, they will get a little fat transfer,” he explains. “This helps stimulate your fibroblasts on the skin.”
For patients looking for a needle without a needle, it can also be the opportunity to lift and contour the radio frequency of muscle stimulation.
4. Muscle loss
What happens: Patients can lose muscle mass, reducing fatigue and strength.
Why it happens: The combination of reduced calories and protein revenue can cause body muscle to break energy. “Patients can lose muscles by reducing their caloric consumption and protein consumption,” said Dr. Salas-Whalen.
What you can do: Prefective protein consumption and endurance training. Muscle conservation begins with the provider. “The number of medical scale scale is simply missing the effects of the medication”, added. A qualified prescription will control muscle retention, not only weight loss.
5. Skin quality changes
What happens: Beyond Lax, patients can notice the skin that appear thinner, more fragile, or pancakes.
Why it happens: Structures like collagen and elastin can be jeopardized by reduced nutritional deficiencies and estrogen levels, especially perimenopause and postmenopause.
What you can do: Dr. Madfo recommends starting collagen stimulation early. “The same mentality is when I use my GLP-1 weight loss patients, initially starting collagen stimulation.” It uses treatments such as IPL or UltraClear laser, and supports the skin with retinoids and hydration. “Long term, prescription retinoids are the best. You are using yourself if you are not using one.”
Lower line
The side effects of GLP-1 medications are rarely due to drugs themselves and almost all can be relieved with early intervention. Dr. Salas-Whalen encourages patients to work with suppliers who understand how long-term well-being well-term welfare and weight loss. Quick results should not come with your hair, skin or muscle cost. With the correct plan you can manage these side effects and outside your transformation.
