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Ozempic Belly

in Denver, CO

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The Final Step in Your Weight Loss

Why choose Ozempic Belly Treatment at Beauty by Buford?

Ozempic Belly happens when folks using Ozempic (semaglutide) lose a lot of weight—sometimes significant weight loss brings a flat tummy, but in some cases, the skin doesn’t bounce back. That extra skin or slight sag around the belly can feel like the final hurdle in a weight loss journey. Treatment helps contour and tighten so your body looks as good as it feels. It’s the confidence boost that Ozempic Belly Denver patients deserve after sticking to a healthy diet, exercise, and weight loss treatment plan.

At BEAUTY by BUFORD, Dr. Gregory Buford brings more than 25 years of experience and has performed over 25,000 procedures—so he knows how bodies change and what it takes to help them adjust. As a nationally recognized, board‑certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Buford builds treatment plans around your individual medical history and goals, whether it’s reducing loose skin from Ozempic body changes or fine‑tuning sagging skin after massive weight loss. Patients say they feel supported from start to finish, not just treated.

Ozempic Belly Treatment At A Glance

  • Personalized pre‑treatment consultation based on your medical history
  • Options include tummy tuck or non‑surgical body contouring
  • Focus on blood sugar regulation, metabolic health & healthy lifestyle changes
  • Designed to pair well with weight loss and appetite control medications

When the Belly Lags Behind

What is Ozempic Belly?

Ozempic Belly refers to the loose skin or extra tissue that sometimes hangs around the abdomen after long‑term use of Ozempic. Ozempic is part of the GLP‑1 family—naturally produced molecules that help regulate appetite, insulin release, and glycemic control. Patients love the appetite control, lower blood sugar levels, and ease of weekly semaglutide injections. But when everything is going well, and you hit your goal weight, the body adjusts—and sometimes that means skin doesn’t shrink at the same pace as fat volume.

Ozempic Belly isn’t about weight gain or abdominal pain—it’s about what comes after rapid weight loss. Picture sagging skin around your waist or loose skin across the tummy that hides muscle tone or definition after patients lose weight. That’s where cosmetic treatments, surgical and nonsurgical, come in. These options are especially helpful for patients who’ve achieved noticeable weight loss but still don’t feel their best.

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Treating Ozempic Belly with a Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is the gold standard for removing loose skin after Ozempic‑induced weight loss. At Beauty by Buford, the procedure includes removing excess skin and tightening the abdominal muscles, giving you a smoother, flatter contour. Surgical techniques vary, from full tummy tuck to mini tummy tuck, depending on where the sagging skin is. Incisions are carefully placed, scars are discreet, and with proper post‑surgery care, recovery is managed effectively.

Besides improving body contouring, a tummy tuck enhances overall health, including better posture, less back pain, and core support, especially after your body has gone through metabolic disorders or lifestyle changes like regular exercise combined with Ozempic.

More Than Skin Deep

Ozempic Belly Benefits

Getting rid of sagging skin or tightening a soft midsection brings more than just a flatter belly. Check out what it can do:

Physical Benefits

  • Flatter, Firmer Tummy: Removes loose skin and tightens underlying muscles
  • Better Posture and Core Strength: Helps reduce lower back pain
  • Less Irritation: Sagging skin can cause chafing or rashes—those go away

Health & Metabolic Benefits

  • Supports Ongoing Blood Sugar Control: Improved abdominal muscle tone helps with insulin release and metabolic health
  • Encourages Healthy Lifestyle Changes: Once the body looks and feels better, motivation to maintain weight and consistently exercise gets a boost
  • May Help Manage Chronic Diseases like high blood pressure and high cholesterol by promoting weight loss and fat reduction

Confidence & Well‑Being

  • More comfortable in fitted clothes or active wear
  • Less worry about fat volume shifts
  • You feel uplifted mentally and emotionally

Is This Right for You?

Ozempic Belly Treatment Candidates

Ozempic Belly treatment is great for people who:

  • Have used Ozempic or another weight loss medication (semaglutide) and hit goal weight
  • Are bothered by sagging skin or a “flabby belly” after significant weight loss
  • Are healthy enough for surgery—no uncontrolled high blood pressure, severe chronic diseases, or bleeding disorders
  • Have realistic expectations and are committed to healthy lifestyle changes

You might not be a candidate if:

  • You have uncontrolled high cholesterol, serious metabolic disorders, or are pregnant
  • You’ve had allergic reactions to anesthesia or certain medications
  • You’re in unstable health or your body weight is still fluctuating

During a personal consultation, Dr. Buford will recommend a treatment plan tailored just for you.

Let’s Talk Options

Consultation and Preparation for Ozempic Belly Treatment

Your first step is a personal consultation at our Lone Tree office. In it, we’ll:

  1. Review your medical history (including weight gain/loss, blood sugar regulation, medications, metabolic disorders)
  2. Go over your weight loss goals, starting weight, and how your body adjusted to long-term semaglutide use
  3. Talk about what’s bothering you—loose skin, sagging skin on the tummy, mild abdominal pain, or remnants after weight management
  4. Check if you’re a tummy tuck candidate or if you should try non-surgical contouring first

Preparation tips include:

  • Stop smoking and adjust blood pressure meds or high cholesterol medications
  • Follow pre-surgery labs and instructions, including diet and no aspirin
  • Arrange for someone to drive you home after the procedure
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Fixing the Flab

Treating Ozempic Belly

A tummy tuck at Beauty by Buford is performed under general anesthesia in our state‑of‑the‑art facility. Here’s how it goes:

  • Marking the skin to outline what goes
  • Making a low incision across the lower abdomen
  • Removing extra skin and tightening the abdominal muscle layer
  • Closing the incision using a personalized, drainless technique that enhances contour and typically eliminates the need for post-op drains

Procedure time varies, usually 2–3 hours for a full tummy tuck, less for a mini tuck. You’ll wear a compression garment to help reduce swelling and support healing.

Your New Normal

Results, Recovery, and Aftercare

Results start showing as soon as swelling goes down. In most cases, you’ll notice a firmer belly in 2–4 weeks. Full results typically show up at 3–6 months, when sagging skin is gone, and muscle tone has caught up.

Recovery Tips

  • Expect about 1–2 weeks of downtime: light walking is encouraged, but no heavy lifting or high-intensity focused electromagnetic workouts
  • Avoid soaking in tubs and swimming for 3–4 weeks
  • Keep your incision clean, use prescribed scar care creams, and take steps to minimize sagging skin
  • Follow-up visits are scheduled to check healing

Staying on Track

  • Stick with a healthy diet and regular exercise (like cardio, core training, and regular exercise to maintain metabolic health)
  • Monitor blood sugar levels and metabolic markers—Ozempic helps, but your body’s healthier baseline still matters
  • If weight shifts happen, body contouring procedures can help touch up low-volume sagging or skin sagging
  • Don’t forget mental health—feeling great physically often boosts emotional well‑being

Ready for a Real Change?

Schedule Your Denver Ozempic Belly Consultation at Beauty by Buford Today

Ready to wrap up your weight loss journey with a rounded, naturally youthful appearance? Call us at (720) 924‑9638 or fill out the contact form online to schedule your personal consultation in Lone Tree, CO. Whether it’s managing excess skin from weight loss medication or just wanting a tighter midsection, we’ll build a plan for your body, lifestyle, and long-term health.

Your Life. Your Beauty. Your Way.

Ozempic Belly

FAQs

Most people feel soreness and tightness, but we use anesthesia and pain control, so you’ll be comfortable through it.

Risks include swelling, fluid build-up, infection, bleeding, or allergic reactions to anesthesia, but these are rare and managed by our team.

If you maintain a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and manage weight with care, your results can last many years—even a lifetime.

Downtime is about 1–2 weeks for light activity. Full recovery takes 6–12 weeks.

It depends on whether you choose a full or mini tummy tuck and any added body contouring. We’ll give you a custom quote during your personal consultation.