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Semaglutide Or Surgery: How Do You Pick The Right Weight Loss Treatments
Peptide-powered weight loss treatments like Semaglutide injections, have grown in popularity over the last few years. These medications that were initially developed and administered to help patients with diabetes have become available for patients looking to address concerns with weight. However, one thing that some patients might be wondering is whether or not it makes more sense to use these treatments or other traditional body contouring treatments. Most plastic surgeons offer a variety of non-surgical and surgical weight loss treatments and skin tightening treatments. That variety exists because of the importance of creating tailored treatment plans for patients based on their goals, body types, and other key factors. Some individuals who have received weight loss treatments via weekly injectables like Semaglutide have noticed that they have loose skin or did not get the results they were hoping for. That is why it is important to consider what treatments are the best fit for your goals. In this article, we will discuss the differences between different procedures. If you live on Cape Cod, we highly recommend having a consultation with our board-certified plastic surgeons, as they have decades of combined experience helping patients choose procedures based on their goals.
What Is Semaglutide & How Does It Help With Weight Loss?
Semaglutide (also known as Ozempic) is a peptide-powered medication. It is known as a GLP-1 receptor agonist. These medications were primarily developed for diabetes management. Semaglutide works by mimicking the effects of a natural hormone in the body known as GLP-1. This hormone is responsible for triggering the feeling of fullness, beginning the digestion process, and causing the body to create insulin. Put simply, this medicine makes it easier for patients to stick to their diets and helps their bodies more effectively metabolize what they eat. This can lead to weight loss. Of course no single treatment works for everyone. Some patients have concerns with how they physically look after taking Semaglutide, whereas other patients might consider combining different treatments in order to get closer to their goals.
Does Semaglutide Have Downsides?
There are two phrases that are frequently used online and in other spaces about negative Semaglutide results: “ozempic face” and “ozempic body”. These phrases refer to some common visual signs that someone has lost weight using Semaglutide (brand name Ozempic). They are marked by sagging skin or hollow tissue. For example your face may appear hollow around the cheeks or eyes, or you might have significant loose skin around the abdomen or other areas of the body. There are two ways that this can be approached. First and foremost, some patients might forego Semaglutide and instead work primarily with other weight loss treatments. Alternatively, some patients combine Semaglutide injections with other treatments that focus on skin tightening or excess skin removal. For example, injections including fillers can help decrease the hollowing effect around the eyes and cheeks. Surgical and non-surgical body contouring treatments can help tighten loose skin or even remove extra skin.
Non-Surgical Weight Loss Treatments
EMSCULPT Treatment
There are a variety of non-surgical treatments that can help improve the shape of a patient’s body. For example, CoolSculpting and EMSCULPT are often combined to remove fat cells and tone muscle in a targeted treatment area. Additionally, treatments like Morpheus8 can help tighten skin in a treatment area. Together these non-surgical treatments can make small to moderate improvements throughout the body.
Abdominoplasty, Liposuction, & Other Surgical Treatments
Abdominoplasty Treatment
In terms of surgery there are a large number of surgical treatments that can help reshape and contour the body. For example, abdominoplasty treatments remove both excess skin and fat from the abdomen to tighten that area. Here at our offices we provide both traditional liposuction which is done in a hospital setting and radiofreuqency-assisted liposuction which is less invasive and done at our practice. Treatments like BodyTite are a perfect solution for patients who might not want a traditional surgery because of downtime/recovery, but are still looking for a treatment that can provide substantial results. Here at Cape & Islands Plastic Surgery in Hyannis and Plymouth, we work with patients to go over each of their options so they can make informed decisions about what treatment will work best for them.
How Do I Pick The Right Weight Loss Treatments
The best way to get the best outcomes is to work with professionals who know what to expect from different treatments. One of the biggest hurdles in getting your body goals is trying to do it alone. Our Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons and our team at Cape & Islands Plastic Surgery has helped thousands of men and women attain their body goals by selecting custom treatment plans based on their goals and needs. If you are ready to take that step, please contact our team to schedule a consultation.
