GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Mounjaro® have transformed the landscape of weight loss — empowering patients to improve metabolic health, reduce inflammation, and feel more confident in their bodies. But as many patients experience rapid changes in weight, one common and often unexpected side effect arises: skin laxity.
When the body loses volume quickly, the skin sometimes struggles to keep up — leading to looseness, creping, rippling, or reduced firmness, particularly along areas like the arms, abdomen, thighs, and buttocks. This is often referred to as “Ozempic Body.”
At NicholsMD, we specialize in restoring skin support, elasticity, and contour — with natural, elegant, and medically guided results.
Why GLP-1s Can Cause Skin Laxity
As weight decreases:
- Fat pads beneath the skin shrink quickly
- Collagen and elastin fibers lose tension
- Skin structure becomes thinner and less supported
The result: skin that looks looser or less firm, even when muscle tone and weight are improving.
This is where expert-guided, collagen-stimulation treatments make a meaningful difference.
Proven Treatments to Improve Skin Laxity on the Body
1. Biostimulators (Sculptra® + Hyperdilute Radiesse®)
Biostimulators are injectable collagen boosters designed to restore structure and density in thinning skin. They work to:
- Promote new collagen formation
- Improve firmness and elasticity
- Smooth crepey areas over time
- Create natural-looking, gradual, and long-lasting results
These are ideal for arms, abdomen, inner thighs, and buttocks — where skin softness is most noticeable post-weight loss.
2. Ultherapy® + Ultherapy® Prime (Now With Expanded Body FDA Approvals)
Ultherapy uses focused ultrasound to stimulate deep tissue tightening — now increasingly used on body areas experiencing laxity.
Ultherapy and Ultherapy Prime can:
- Lift and tighten loose skin
- Improve the silhouette and contours
- Support collagen remodeling at structural layers
- Deliver subtle, refined, and natural progress over time
It’s a non-surgical option with zero downtime, perfect for patients seeking lift and refinement — not volume.
3. Ellacor® (Now FDA-Approved for the Body)
Ellacor is a groundbreaking treatment that removes micro-cores of skin without surgery, allowing the skin to re-drape and tighten naturally.
Now FDA-cleared for body areas, Ellacor is ideal for:
- Crepey skin
- Moderate skin looseness
- Areas where tightening alone isn’t enough
This is one of the most advanced innovations in non-surgical skin tightening available today.
4. Retinol Body Treatments for Home Use
Retinol isn’t just for the face — it is one of the most effective ingredients for restoring firmness and smoothness on the body.
Using a medical-grade retinol body lotion promotes:
- Improved skin texture and tone
- Faster cell turnover
- Smoother, firmer, more resilient skin
We recommend our NicholsMD Retinol Body Lotion, designed for maximum results with minimal irritation.
Our Approach: Subtle, Natural, Confident Results
At NicholsMD, we never overcorrect — we rebuild and refine.
Your treatment plan may blend:
- Biostimulators for internal structure
- Ultherapy or Ellacor for tightening
- Retinol and skincare for long-term maintenance
Every solution is custom-mapped to your skin, your goals, and your natural proportions.
You’ve Done the Work. Let Us Support the Results.
If your GLP-1 journey has reshaped your body — but your skin hasn’t caught up yet — we can help restore firmness, contour, and confidence with expert precision.
Book your personalized body consultation or call your nearest NicholsMD location — your refined, lifted, confident result is waiting.