The recent popularity of semaglutide drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy as weight loss aids, has sparked much discussion around some common side effects of rapid weight loss. One of the most prominent side effects of losing weight quickly is sagging skin or a deflated appearance in certain areas, such as the face, tummy, and/or breasts. Dubbed “Ozempic breasts,” unwanted changes to the size or shape of the breasts can occur due to rapid weight loss. Fortunately, the skilled plastic surgeons at The Natural Result can help to restore volume in all the right places following significant weight loss.
What Causes “Ozempic Breasts”?
Ozempic and other semaglutide drugs work by regulating blood sugar levels and reducing appetite, resulting in significant weight loss over a relatively short amount of time. While this rapid weight loss can be beneficial in some ways, it can also lead to unwanted effects like reduced breast volume and sagging skin, as the breasts lose fat and elasticity. This can lead to sagging, smaller breasts.
How Cosmetic Surgery Can Help
There are a number of breast enhancement procedures that can help to reverse the effects of “Ozempic breasts” by restoring lost breast volume and tightening loose skin. The best breast enhancement procedure for you will depend on your specific anatomy and aesthetic goals. Generally speaking, however, there are three common procedures that can address drooping or sagging breasts.
Breast Lift
A breast lift is a common procedure used to remove and tighten loose skin to lift and reshape the breasts. For women experiencing sagging due to significant weight loss, a breast lift can restore a youthful, perky appearance without significantly changing their natural breast size. This procedure can also reposition the nipples if they have shifted downward.
Breast Augmentation with Implants
If rapid weight loss has caused significant changes to your breast shape or size, breast augmentation with implants may be a suitable solution to restore lost breast volume. There are a variety of breast implant types and sizes to choose from to customize your procedure and achieve your desired final outcome. Our experienced plastic surgeons will help you plan the details of your breast augmentation to ensure a smooth, natural-looking result that remains in balance with your body proportions.
In some cases, our patients choose to combine breast implants with a breast lift to address both excess skin and reduced breast volume at the same time.
Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation
Unlike with breast implants, fat transfer breast augmentation uses your own fat cells from other areas of your body to enhance the volume in your breasts. While this procedure is less invasive and doesn’t require the use of synthetic implants, it can be difficult to determine how much of the transferred fat will survive the transfer, making results less precise than with breast implants. Thus, this method is ideal for women seeking subtle, natural-looking enhancements.
If you’re considering cosmetic surgery to address changes in your breasts after weight loss, schedule a consultation with one of the sought-after plastic surgeons at The Natural Result to explore your options and develop a personalized treatment plan. Easily request an appointment online or call our Folsom office at 916-983-9895 to schedule your consultation today.
