01/22/2026
Lost weight on GLP-1 medications, but noticing loose skin? You’re not alone.
GLP-1 medications are incredibly effective for weight loss, but rapid fat loss can sometimes outpace your skin’s ability to tighten. This often shows up as loose or sagging skin in areas like the face, neck, arms, abdomen, thighs, and breasts.
✨ When non-surgical skin tightening may be enough:
If you have mild to moderate skin laxity, good skin quality, and your weight has mostly stabilized, treatments like Morpheus8, Quantum RF, FaceTite, and BodyTite can help stimulate collagen and improve skin firmness without surgery.
✨ When plastic surgery may be the better option:
If weight loss has left you with significant excess skin, skin that doesn’t recoil, discomfort, or difficulty with clothing fit, plastic surgery may be the most effective solution. Common post-GLP-1 procedures include tummy tuck, arm lift, thigh lift, breast lift or reduction, facelift, and neck lift.
⏱️ Timing matters:
For the best, longest-lasting results, we typically recommend that your weight be stable for 3–6 months, that you’re near your goal weight, and that your nutrition is optimized before moving forward with treatment.
💡 There’s no one-size-fits-all approach.
Some patients do well with skin tightening alone, others need surgery, and many benefit from a customized combination plan.
A consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons can help determine what your skin can realistically achieve — now and in the future.
Call us at (508) 297-6690 or visit capeplasticsurgery.com to schedule your consultation
