You expected the weight loss. You expected smaller clothes, better labs, and compliments. What you didn’t expect was the loose skin; the way it gathers, folds, or hangs in places that used to feel firm. It’s a strange mix of pride and frustration: you’ve worked so hard to change your body, yet the skin left behind doesn’t reflect the strength and discipline it took to get here.
This is one of the most common realities of rapid GLP‑1 weight loss, and it’s not your fault. Skin has limits. And when weight drops quickly, those limits show. At U Plastic Surgery + Aesthetics, Dr. Maakan Taghizadeh (“Dr. Tag”) helps patients complete their transformation with surgical and minimally invasive solutions designed specifically for post‑weight‑loss skin laxity. You’ve done the hard part; now it’s time to refine the results.
GLP‑1 medications accelerate weight loss by reducing appetite and improving metabolic efficiency. But while fat cells shrink, the skin that stretched over them doesn’t always rebound.
Factors that influence skin laxity include:
The abdomen is often the first place patients notice sagging, but it’s far from the only area affected. Breasts may lose volume and shape. Arms and thighs may appear deflated. The back and torso can develop folds. The face, especially the cheeks and jawline, may look hollow or saggy. Loose skin isn’t a sign of failure. It’s a sign of success and a sign that your body needs a little help catching up.
For patients with moderate to severe laxity, surgery offers the most dramatic and predictable improvement. Dr. Tag specializes in post‑weight‑loss contouring procedures that remove excess skin, tighten underlying tissues, and restore natural shape.
Common surgical options include:
Surgery is ideal when the skin has stretched beyond its ability to retract and when patients want a long‑lasting, transformative result.
Not everyone needs surgery. For patients with mild to moderate laxity, radiofrequency‑based tightening can deliver impressive results without incisions or significant downtime.
These treatments are especially popular among GLP‑1 patients who want refinement without committing to surgery or who want to enhance and maintain surgical results over time.
Every patient’s weight‑loss journey is different, so every treatment plan should be, too. Dr. Tag often blends surgical and non‑surgical techniques to create the most natural, balanced outcome.
Examples include:
This layered approach ensures your results look cohesive and that your skin continues to improve over time.
Dr. Tag is widely recognized for his expertise in post‑weight‑loss body contouring and is affiliated with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM), and the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). He has earned distinctions such as Baltimore Top Doctor, RealSelf Top Doctor, and Castle Connolly Top Doctor. His training in both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery allows him to approach skin laxity with precision, artistry, and a deep understanding of how the body changes after significant weight loss.
Patients choose U Plastic Surgery + Aesthetics because the care is personal, the results are natural, and the experience is grounded in safety, compassion, and advanced technology. Whether you need surgery, BodyTite®, Morpheus8®, or a combination of treatments, you’ll receive a plan tailored to your anatomy, your goals, and your comfort level.
Your weight‑loss journey transformed your health; let’s transform how you feel in your skin. A consultation with Dr. Tag provides clarity, confidence, and a personalized roadmap to complete your transformation. During your visit, he’ll evaluate your skin, discuss your goals, and recommend the most effective options for your body.
Scheduling is simple: call the office, use our online request form, or visit our Owings Mills location. Whether you’re ready for surgery or exploring minimally invasive tightening, we’re here to help you feel fully at home in your new body.
Dr. Tag creates life-changing results for patients throughout Owings Mills, MD and surrounding areas. Take a look at our gallery, featuring liposuction, body contouring, injectables, and more.
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