If you've joined the millions using GLP-1 medications like Ozempic or Wegovy, you've probably celebrated every pound lost— until you looked in the mirror and noticed something unexpected: your face may look a little gaunt.

You’re not alone. Most on the GLP-1 journey don’t expect to trade weight loss for sagging skin, but here's the good news: You don't have to choose between your weight loss success and firm skin.

“GLP-1 patients can find themselves with changing skin needs as a result of weight loss, such as loss of facial volume and sagging skin on the body,” says LovelySkin CEO Dr. Joel Schlessinger, board-certified dermatologist, Mohs surgeon and cosmetic surgeon. “If you are looking for an over-the-counter, dermatologist-recommended skin care product to assist you in your journey, SkinMedica is one brand that is catering to those needs with innovative skin care solutions. We still incorporate treatments like fillers and lasers with these options, but the combination is much more than what each has to offer alone.”

Just as “tech neck” describes the neck wrinkles that form from using devices like smartphones, tablets and laptops, the terms “Ozempic face” and “Ozempic neck” have entered our vocabulary to describe the loss of firmness GLP-1 users experience as a side effect of weight loss.

Thankfully, incorporating firming face and body products with proven clinical results into your routine can make a significant difference in how you feel about your skin after using GLP-1 medications. Ready to reclaim your confidence? Here’s everything you need to know about how to tighten the look of skin after weight loss with SkinMedica’s top five firming products:

• SkinMedica TNS Advanced+ Serum

• SkinMedica Neck Correct Cream

• SkinMedica Firm & Tone Lotion for Body

• SkinMedica HA5 Hydra Collection Replenish + Restore Hydrator

• SkinMedica Insta Bright Eye Cream

1. SkinMedica TNS Advanced+ Serum

This powerful face serum is SkinMedica’s flagship growth factor product, designed to address sagging skin. It features a dual-chambered dispenser that combines two unique formulas into one serum with every application.

One chamber contains TNSⓇ-MR, a proprietary combination of growth factors and peptides. The other chamber features Renaissance Advanced, a blend of marine extracts and botanicals. Together, they help firm sagging skin, reduce uneven skin tone and soften coarse wrinkles and rough textures.

If you’re concerned about “Ozempic face” after weight loss, you’ll be reassured that users in a clinical study saw an improvement in sagging skin after eight weeks of use and continued to see progress over 24 weeks.

2. SkinMedica Neck Correct Cream

Skin laxity is the medical term dermatologists use to describe the sagging neck that can range from ‘tech neck’ or “Ozempic neck or, in the worst case scenario “turkey neck”While early forms of this can be treated with cosmetics, more severe cases require surgical intervention.

“Skin laxity is the culmination of sun damage that thins the skin itself as well as volume loss in the fat and connective tissue underneath the skin” says LovelySkin Medical Director Dr. Daniel Schlessinger, board-certified dermatologist, Mohs surgeon and cosmetic surgeon. “Rapid weight loss causes skin laxity because it results in loss of volume, which is why GLP-1 users who have lost weight quickly find it can be especially noticeable.”

SkinMedica’s targeted neck cream helps firm sagging neck skin with a blend of peptides, green microalgae, rice protein and shiitake mushroom extract. In a clinical study, users noticed a significant improvement in sagging, crepiness and deep lines on their necks after eight weeks of use.

Pro tip: Apply your neck cream in upward strokes—gravity is already working against you!

3. SkinMedica Firm & Tone Body Lotion

After weight loss from GLP-1 medication, you may notice sagging skin or crepiness in areas such as your upper arms, knees, thighs, or stomach. The research and development team at SkinMedica formulated this body lotion to help improve the appearance of loose, sagging skin on the body.

It features caffeine to enhance firmness (yes, coffee does more than wake you up!), as well as green microalgae and shiitake mushroom extract to support the healthy production of collagen and elastin. In a clinical study, users reported their skin appeared firmer, smoother and less crepey.

4. SkinMedica HA5 Hydra Collection Replenish + Restore Hydrator

In addition to the loss of volume and sagging skin that coined the term “Ozempic face,” some GLP-1 users also experience skin dryness as a side effect. This face serum features HA5, SkinMedica’s five proprietary forms of hyaluronic acid, which improve moisture levels in your skin for a plumping effect that takes effect immediately and lasts up to 48 hours.

It also features Advanced VITISENSEⓇ Technology, which helps target your skin’s existing collagen to provide long-term hydration benefits. In a clinical study, 85% of users reported that their skin looked visibly plumper after twelve weeks of use. That’s the plump we want!

5. SkinMedica Insta Bright Eye Cream

One of the most noticeable aspects of “Ozempic face” is sagging skin or a sunken look under the eyes caused by loss of facial fat. This advanced eye cream from SkinMedica helps firm skin around the eyes and diminish dark circles with antioxidant-packed vitis flower stem cell extract, marine extracts and a smoothing blend of hyaluronic acids.

It also serves a dual purpose by improving hyperpigmentation around the eyes thanks to the addition of phenylethyl resorcinol, an ingredient that helps support balanced melanin production.

Your transformation continues

You've worked hard for your weight loss transformation. Now it's time to love every inch of your new self. Start with just one of these products and see the difference—your skin (and selfies) will thank you.

Ready to get all five products and maximize your results? Shop our exclusive GLP-1 Skin Recovery Bundle and save on the complete SkinMedica firming collection. With one click and five solutions, you're on your way to skin that matches how amazing you feel.

Want to explore even more options? You can learn more about Sculptra injectable fillers to boost collagen production and CoolSculptingⓇ Elite sessions to reduce small amounts of stubborn, unwanted fat on the Schlessinger MD Blog.