(BPT) - Are you one of the many Americans who has benefited from losing weight quickly due to GLP-1 medications? If so, you're probably feeling grateful for the improved health and appearance these groundbreaking medications have provided - but less so for the loose, sagging skin that may be left behind.
You're not alone - the term "Ozempic face" has been trending for a reason, as many people who are taking these medications are also seeing this less-than-ideal side effect along with their desired weight loss.
Why does your skin have so much trouble bouncing back?
Starting as early as your 20s, the collagen within the middle layer of your skin begins to diminish, resulting in your skin becoming less and less elastic as you get older.
"When you experience rapid weight loss, it can be hard for your skin to bounce back, resulting in the loose or sagging skin look that is so disappointing for many of my patients," said board-certified dermatologist Dr. Elizabeth Tanzi, Capital Laser & Skin Care. "This kind of problem can also be seen in the upper arms, especially for women who have a genetic predisposition to gain weight there."
A new, non-invasive solution
If all of this sounds familiar to you, you'll be glad to know there is a new, award-winning, in-office and non-invasive ultrasound treatment designed specifically to address this problem. The treatment is called Sofwave™, and it stimulates the skin's collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid using SUPERB™ Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam Technology to improve fine lines and wrinkles, lift the eyebrows, under the chin and neck area.
Sofwave™ has been FDA-cleared to:
- Reduce fine lines and wrinkles
- Lift the eyebrow
- Lift lax skin under the chin and along the jawline
- Lift neck tissue
- Improve skin laxity on the upper arms
- Reduce the appearance of cellulite
- Improve acne scars
How does it work?
The SUPERB™ Technology heats the dermis at the right temperature, triggering the healing response that increases both collagen and elastin in the skin, which is necessary to maintain volume. Best yet, this cutting-edge technology works on any skin type or skin tone, for all ages.
After just one 45-minute in-office treatment, patients show significant improvement in 12 weeks. The procedure is safe and comfortable, requiring only topical anesthetic to numb the skin.
"Some people may want to schedule an additional treatment to see even better results," said Tanzi. "Your dermatologist may recommend one treatment every 18-24 months to help you maintain your youthful appearance."
"Sofwave is a terrific option for anyone, at any age, who wants to build-up collagen and elastin in the skin and improve their skin health and firmness," said Atlanta plastic surgeon Dr. Gabriele Miotto. "It can help patients with issues that have become so common with rapid weight loss due to GLP-1 medications, or patients who want to be proactive in boosting or improving their skin health."
Additional treatments to tone your abs, thighs and buttocks
If you're looking to improve other areas of your body as well, you may want to ask your dermatologist about Pure Impact™, an Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) device that uses electric pulses transmitted by electrodes to elicit muscle contraction and stimulate nerve fibers by means of electrical pulses transmitted by electrodes. Pure Impact™ is FDA-cleared to improve abdominal tone, strengthen abdominal muscles, develop a firmer abdomen, strengthen, tone and firm buttocks and thighs.
Learn more about how you can continue to maximize the strides you've made so far, and keep boosting your confidence along the way, at Sofwave.com.
