The popular weight-loss drug Ozempic, and similar GLP=1 medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro and known for a little more than fat loss jabs. They have a more complicate side to it. This is all about the sagging breasts, surprise pregnancies to confusing cancer scans, and many more such side effects. Of course due to its consequence of helping people use weight, have these drugs gained popularity, but also because these injections are producing ripple effects fat beyond the waistline. Ozempic BreastsIf 'Ozempic Face' was not enough - a term used for facial sagging after rapid weight loss, then there is a new cosmetic concern: Ozempic breasts. Women using this weekly injection have reported dropping, deflated breasts after they have shred pounds quickly. Experts have also stressed that this is not a drug-specific effect and could happen to anyone who lost a significant amount of fat in a short time. “In the breast area, rapid fat loss can leave the skin envelope empty, causing the breasts to look deflated and the nipples facing downward,” explained Dr. Ronald F. Rosso, medical director at Peninsula Plastic Surgery in California, as reported in Healthline. “It’s very similar to what we see after more traditional weight-loss surgeries such as gastric bypass.”Women who have experienced pregnancy and breastfeeding may be at a greater risk, said Dr Walter J Joseph, a California-based aesthetic and reconstructive surgeon. For them, less cleavage and fullness, translates into a "sad looking" breast appearance. The best measure? Experts suggest a well-fitted bra throughout the day. "It won't reverse the change, but it can help with comfort and prevent further sagging," said Dr Elie Levine, director of Plastic Surgery & Dermatology of NYC PLLC. Plastic Surgery May Solve Your ProblemsNot just Ozempic Breasts, but even Ozempic Butt, a droopy backside has made it to the list. For those seeking to restore firmness and shape, procedures like butt lifting and breast lifts for Ozempic breasts are available, including mastopexy. What happens in this surgery is doctors remove the sagging skin, reshape the tissue and reposition the nipple to face forward rather than downward. The lift can also be paired with implants for added fullness. “Patients should wait until they reach and maintain their goal weight before considering surgery,” advised Dr. Christopher Costa, as reported in the NY Post. Dr Costa is the founder of Platinum Plastic Surgery in Las Vegas. “Your body after Ozempic may be completely different, and it’s important to give it time to stabilize before making permanent changes.”Dr Costa also noted in a 2022 study found two-thirds users regained the lost weight within a year of stopping GLP-1 drugs. Thus timing is the key to avoid repeating costly procedures. “If you’re not ready for surgery, embrace your new look,” he added. “Buy new clothes that flatter your shape, celebrate the healthier version of you.”Ozempic Breast Is Not Just Sagging, It Is Also SwellingNot all complaints are about sagging, some are also about sore and swollen breasts, especially in the early weeks of treatment. "They feel bigger and tender, like the first trimester of pregnancy," shared a Reddit user. Experts suggest that it is due to the hormonal shifts that your body undergoes or due to the temporary inflammation.What could work? Massaging, is what Dr Elie Levine recommends. This could boost circulation. Other than that, one can also use painkillers, or cool compresses for relief.
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