GLP-1 analogue medications, popularly known as “slimming pens”, have revolutionized the treatment of obesity and overweight, providing significant weight loss in a relatively short period. However, with the results on the scale, many people have come across an unwanted effect: sagging skin.

According to Thaine Malinowski, a specialist in body harmonization, the accelerated reduction in volume can compromise the skin’s ability to retract, especially in regions such as the abdomen, arms, thighs and buttocks.

“When the weight loss It happens very quickly, the skin is not always able to follow this transformation. This occurs because there is a significant loss of fat that served as support for the tissues, in addition to factors related to age, genetics and collagen quality”, he explains.

The concern gained even more prominence with the popularization of medications based on semaglutide and tirzepatide, widely used for weight control. Although they are important allies in the treatment of obesity, multidisciplinary monitoring is essential to minimize aesthetic impacts and ensure healthy weight loss.

Main precautions during the weight loss process

According to Thaine Malinowski, some care can make all the difference during the weight loss process. Among the main recommendations are:

• Maintain a diet rich in proteins, essential nutrients for maintaining muscle mass;
• Practice physical exercise regularly, focusing on strength and resistance activities;
• Ensure adequate hydration to promote skin elasticity;
• Invest in aesthetic protocols that stimulate collagen production and tissue firmness.

“Bodybuilding is one of the greatest allies in this process. When we preserve or increase muscle mass, we are able to create natural support for the skin, reducing the appearance of sagging“, he highlights.

Impacts of accelerated weight loss

One of the areas that most often undergo changes after accelerated weight loss are the glutes. THE fat loss It can result in decreased volume, sagging and changes in body contour. According to Thaine Malinowski, these changes help to explain the increase in demand for treatments aimed at recovering firmness and projection in the region after intense weight loss processes.

“Many patients arrive satisfied with their weight loss, but uncomfortable with their body appearance. Today there are technologies and procedures that help stimulate collagen, improve skin quality and restore harmony to the contour, always respecting the natural results”, he states.

Importance of healthy weight loss

For the expert, the success of a weight loss process should not only be measured by the kilos lost, but also by the preservation of health, body functionality and self-esteem. “Losing weight is an important achievement, but it is essential that this process is accompanied by strategies to maintain tissue quality and body harmony. The objective must be to achieve a healthy and sustainable result, without giving up the well-being and trust”, he concludes.

By Yohana Guimarães