Oct 27, 2025
von Dr. med. Caroline Sophie Fritz
More and more people are taking drugs such as Ozempic® or Wegovy® (both containing the GLP-1 active ingredient semaglutide) to lose weight. The effect is impressive - many reduce their body weight significantly in a short time. However, where fat disappears, the skin also changes. This is particularly visible on the face, stomach and chest.
GLP-1 drugs prolong the feeling of satiety and stabilize blood sugar. As a result, many people automatically eat less - and lose weight quickly. The skin, on the other hand, needs time to adapt to the new body shape. With rapid weight loss, it cannot fully adapt: excess skin remains. In the breast area, this means less volume, a softer consistency and often a visible sagging of the breast - also known colloquially as an "Ozempic breast". These changes are medically harmless, but can be aesthetically disturbing. Many women then want a breast lift - sometimes combined with an augmentation to restore the original fullness.
Surgery should only be performed when the weight is stable - ideally for at least six months. As long as the body continues to lose weight, the breast shape may change again. Skin quality also plays a role in the incision and the surgical result, but should not be overestimated - the individual starting position and a realistic treatment plan are decisive.
Yes, the most important reason for a temporary break is the slower gastric emptying under GLP-1 therapy. This can increase the risk of stomach contents flowing back during anesthesia, which can lead to complications. It is therefore recommended to pause the preparations about seven days before a planned procedure.
Good skin quality helps to optimize the result after weight loss or breast surgery. The decisive factor is not so much a "miracle cure" as a combination of a healthy lifestyle and targeted care. A balanced diet with sufficient protein, regular exercise, sufficient sleep and avoiding nicotine are important. Skin care with retinol, vitamin C, peptides or hyaluronic acid can support collagen production. Moderate strength training exercises also improve skin tone because they strengthen the underlying tissue. Finally, in the case of severe excess skin, only surgical measures can help to restore shape and firmness.
GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic® and Wegovy® can change your life - and sometimes also your body shape. If you want a natural, harmonious breast appearance again after weight loss, a breast lift or a combined lift and augmentation is a proven solution. The right timing, stable proportions and an honest, specialist consultation are crucial.
The medical team at the Breast Atelier consists of specialists with many years of professional experience who work under the medical supervision of Dr. Cédric A. George, the founder of the Pyramide Clinic (now Plastic Surgery Pyramide), which is renowned far beyond Switzerland's borders. His center for plastic surgery, which is now one of the market leaders in Switzerland, has set the standards for quality and reliability in plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.
Under the patronage of the Plastic Surgery Pyramid, these standards are also made accessible to a wider public in the Breast Atelier. Our plastic surgery specialists are the guarantors of quality surgery.
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