Lost the Weight, Lost the Boobs? Busting the Ozempic Breast Myth

Tackling one of the newest phenomena in aesthetics, this episode of Plastic Surgery Untold dives into "Ozempic breast." Dr. Franco is joined by Dr. Reis and Dr. Weinfeld to unpack why losing the weight doesn't mean losing your options, and how a whole new patient population, often in their 20s, is coming in with deflated breasts and mature-patient problems after dramatic weight loss.

Far from having "nothing to do," these patients have more options than ever, from sixth generation implants to preservation techniques, internal bra support, and fine-tuning with products like AlloClae. The key is a thoughtful plan that accounts for skin quality, future changes, and long-term support.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why "lost the weight, lost the boobs, nothing to do" is fiction
• How rapid weight loss creates unique challenges like thin skin, stretch marks, and volume loss
• Why sixth generation cohesive implants are a game changer for these patients
• The addition-subtraction philosophy: augmenting with an implant while lifting or reducing at the same time
• How the internal bra and absorbable mesh provide long-term support for attenuated tissue
• Why waiting for a stable weight and planning for future life changes matters

The big takeaway: an implant alone usually isn't the answer for the Ozempic breast. Most patients will need some degree of lift or reduction with their augmentation, and with modern techniques like preservation, surgeons can do more with less and set patients up for long-term success on their weight loss journey.