The secret is out, and over the past few years, Ozempic (and similar GLP-1 medications) have gained attention as a game-changing solution for weight loss. Shedding weight quickly, though, can come with sacrifices, and you’ve probably heard phrases like “Ozempic face” or “Ozempic breasts” to describe the common side effects of rapid weight loss – areas of the body losing volume where fullness is actually more desirable.
Unfortunately, little can be done to prevent this phenomenon while on a GLP-1 medication. However, most patients agree that the life-changing benefits of weight loss far outweigh these minor aesthetic setbacks, especially when you consider how plastic surgery can help restore volume and enhance your body’s shape after you’ve reached your goal weight. Procedures from Dr. William Samson, like a breast lift, breast augmentation, or tummy tuck, can help refine your body’s contours and help you feel more confident in your overall results.
Why Does Weight Loss Affect Breast Size?
Breasts are made up of glandular tissue and fat, so when you’re losing overall body weight, it’s common for the fat stored here to decrease as well. While some individuals retain their natural shape, many patients experience a loss of fullness that can leave the breasts looking deflated or saggy. Rapid and significant weight loss from medications like Ozempic often makes these changes even more noticeable.
Many factors, such as genetics, skin elasticity, and the amount of weight lost, will play a role in how your breasts respond to weight loss. Unfortunately, no amount of diet or exercise can restore lost volume or reshape sagging skin. This is where surgical options can help.
Breast Augmentation and Lifts
If your breasts feel deflated or lack fullness after significant weight loss, procedures like a breast augmentation or breast lift can restore the lost volume, enhance symmetry, and create a more youthful contour overall.
- Breast Augmentation: This option uses implants (saline or silicone) to increase fullness and improve the shape of the breasts. This procedure is excellent for restoring lost volume and enhancing body proportions.
- Breast Lift (Mastopexy): A breast lift reshapes and raises sagging breasts by removing excess skin and tightening surrounding tissue. It’s often combined with implants for both lift and volume enhancement.
Both of these procedures can help you achieve natural, youthful-looking results that reflect the hard work you’ve put into your weight loss journey.
Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation
If you want to ensure your results are as natural as possible, a fat transfer breast augmentation offers a gentle and subtle solution. This procedure harvests fat from areas of your body with excess (such as the abdomen or thighs) and transfers it to the breasts. There are many benefits to this option, including the following:
- Dual benefits: contours one area while enhancing breast volume
- Natural look and feel: uses your body’s own tissue for soft, realistic results
- Minimally invasive: Less downtime and no implants are involved.
Fat transfer is best for patients who are seeking a modest size increase with the added benefit of body contouring.
Why Choose Dr. Samson?
Dr. William Samson is a top board-certified plastic surgeon in New York who has dedicated his career to providing quality results in the aesthetic and reconstructive surgery community. As an active member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and a mulit-recipiant of Castle Connolly’s Top Doc Award, Dr. Samson has the knowledge, artistry, and skillset to help you feel confident in your body and appearance.
Schedule Your Consultation
Choosing between implants, a breast lift, or fat transfer depends on your body type, goals, and personal preferences. During your initial consultation, we can help you decide which option is best for you. Regardless of which route you choose, you can be sure your confidence will be restored, and your weight loss journey will feel even more rewarding. Schedule your consultation today!
