According to the National Institutes of Health, 4 in 10 adults in the country are considered obese, and nearly 1 in 10 are considered to have severe obesity. In the last few years, there have been prescription drugs that have emerged, which are being put to use, helping people lose weight rapidly. Nobody is talking about the "aftermath" of this phenomenon, which is leaving people with loose hanging skin and something referred to as "Ozempic face." One plastic surgeon sees many people looking for solutions to the unsightly problems left behind following rapid weight loss.
“We’re seeing patients lose 50–100 pounds quickly, but they’re left with loose skin and unexpected facial aging,” explains Dr. Brandon Richland, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Newport Beach, Calif. “The demand for safe, holistic post-weight-loss transformation is exploding—and needs proper guidance.”
Popular prescription drugs, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, are helping people lose weight, but they are leaving them with issues they didn't expect, and they are looking for ways to address them. Ozempic face, for example, is a condition that can be experienced when people take any of the rapid weight loss drugs. It leaves the person looking older with sagging skin.
Additionally, many people are experiencing "batwing arms," where they have a lot of extra skin hanging from the back of their arms. While the people are happy to have lost the weight, they didn't anticipate they would have these new issues to contend with. Many people are contacting plastic surgeons to see the options available to address their concerns.
Dr. Richland has helped many people with these conditions, as he is witnessing a surge in the number of people wanting them addressed following the usage of the prescriptions. Some of the options he offers to help people looking to address the issues include:
Sculpt, smooth, and tighten your body with cutting-edge treatments like EvolveX, Morpheus8, and Renuvion. These advanced technologies target stubborn fat, loose skin, cellulite, scars, acne, stretch marks, and visible signs of aging - delivering dramatic improvements without surgery or extended downtime. EvolveX offers non-invasive skin tightening, fat reduction, and muscle toning through radiofrequency and EMS, which are ideal for addressing skin laxity and age-related muscle loss. Morpheus8 combines microneedling with radiofrequency to treat deeper concerns such as acne, hyperhidrosis, scars, and skin texture. Renuvion is a minimally invasive surgical option that uses plasma and RF energy to precisely tighten and contour areas like the neck, arms, abdomen, and thighs. Most treatments are completed in under an hour with minimal discomfort, and results continue to improve for up to six months post-treatment.
Morpheus8 Body: A groundbreaking?body contouring?FDA-approved treatment that combines microneedling with radiofrequency technology to contour the body and tighten skin. By delivering deep fractional therapies up to 8mm beneath the surface, this minimally invasive procedure produces exceptional results for both small and large areas with minimal downtime. Dr. Brandon Richland and Richland Aesthetics is a "Verified Morpheus8 Provider."
EvolveX: Cutting edge FDA, cleared, non-invasive body contouring treatment combining and delivering at the same time radiofrequency with EMS [electro muscle stimulation] to not only tighten the skin but to reduce unwanted fatty deposits and improve muscle tone. This non-invasive treatment can be done over lunch with no downtime and discomfort! EvolveX treatments are typically performed once or twice weekly for 6-8 weeks for best results.
Renuvion: A non-surgical?skin-tightening?treatment that uses helium plasma and radiofrequency energy to restore youthful elasticity and tighten loose skin. It's ideal for patients looking to enhance their post-weight loss results.
Mommy Makeovers: Customized procedures that combine innovative technologies like Morpheus8 Body and Renuvion with surgical and non-surgical solutions. These tailored treatments empower mothers to restore their pre-pregnancy bodies with natural-looking, confidence-boosting results.
"This is truly the overlooked aftermath of rapid weight loss and something that only those experiencing it are talking about," said Dr. Richland. "We are happy to help bring it out into the open so people can get the treatments they need to address the issues they weren’t expecting. We put the finishing touch on the weight loss, so they love their new look.”
Dr. Brandon Richland is a board-certified plastic surgeon known for his commitment to natural-looking results and exceptional patient care. With practices in Fountain Valley, Newport Beach, Woodland Hills, and Las Vegas, he offers a full spectrum of surgical and non-surgical aesthetic treatments tailored to each patient’s goals. Dr. Richland specializes in transformative mommy makeovers, including breast augmentation, lifts, reductions, tummy tucks, skin tightening, and body contouring, as well as advanced facial procedures such as facelifts, chin liposuction, and fat transfers. He also offers luxury treatments like red carpet ready Forma facials and other non-invasive solutions to help patients look and feel their best. To explore services, view before-and-after photos, and access current promotions, visithttps://www.richlandmd.com
