GLP-1 medications (Glucagon-like peptide-1), originally prescribed for diabetes and weight management, are transforming health outcomes and the aesthetics industry. Prescribed drugs like Ozempic® and Mounjaro® are becoming popular for rapid fat loss, but also revealing unwanted skin transformation concerns that patients want to address.
Doctors and plastic surgeons offering GLP-1s are now uniquely positioned to serve this increasing need in the aesthetic world. To do so effectively and less invasively, it’s important to offer a solution beyond surgery and traditional skin tightening. Adding the Asclepion Dermablate®, an advanced Erbium:YAG skin resurfacing laser backed by Astanza, is the necessary choice for a practice either treating GLP-1 patients or looking to expand their current clientele base.
GLP-1s Growing Skin Resurfacing Patient Market
The popularity of GLP-1 medications is becoming a major shift in how Americans approach weight loss. While originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, these prescriptions are now widely used for weight loss and obesity, obesity, making them some of the most in-demand pharmaceuticals in the U.S.
According to a study by KFF, approximately 12% of U.S. adults have already taken a GLP-1 medication. That number is expected to rise as it becomes more documented in the media and a topic of conversation amongst social circles. Research from PWC shows that 30% to 35% of Americans are interested in trying a GLP-1 agonist, who then may soon be interested in skin laxity treatments and managing other physical changes after rapid fat loss.
For dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and other healthcare professionals, this represents a significant opportunity to serve a new and underserved patient base. As these patients pursue aesthetic treatments, they will seek trusted providers to help them enhance their appearance during their weight loss journey. Practices that are prepared to offer noninvasive solutions will be well-positioned to lead in this evolving market.
The Solution to GLP-1s Side Effects
While every medication indicates potential side effects, some are more noticeable than others. One of the most visible side effects of rapid fat loss from GLP-1 use is “Ozempic face”, a combination of dark circles around the eyes, saggy skin around the mouth and jawline, and fine lines and wrinkles, especially around the eyes.
These skin changes are from rapid fat loss, which reduces facial volume and impacts a patient’s skin elasticity. Some aesthetic providers reported that 61% of GLP-1 patients had lost 11% to 30% of their body weight, with most of them subsequently looking to improve skin laxity on the face and neck.
While surgery may address some issues, patients are overwhelmingly searching for non-invasive, minimal-downtime solutions that can holistically improve their skin’s texture and laxity. For healthcare professionals, this means strategically investing in advanced skin resurfacing lasers that directly address these post-weight-loss aesthetic concerns.
The Ideal Skin Resurfacing Laser Solution
As aesthetic practitioners look to serve the growing number of post-GLP-1 patients, it’s important to choose laser technology that is reliable and provides exceptional results. The Dermablate® Er:YAG laser with a 2,904 nm wavelength performs precise skin resurfacing that improves fine lines, wrinkles, dark circles, scars, and skin laxity.
The laser’s ability to deliver powerful results with minimal thermal damage makes it safe for post-weight-loss skin. Additionally, the Dermablate® has customizable treatment settings that tailor the procedure to each patient’s skin concern and preference.
To learn more about the Dermablate® and how to add it to your professional clinic, watch our on-demand webinar featuring the laser’s technical aspects, before-and-after results, and specially-designed handpieces for various treatment capabilities.
Become a Laser Provider with Astanza
The GLP-1 boom is only accelerating, and practices that adapt now will lead the skin resurfacing market. By adding the Dermablate®, you can offer the complete post-weight-loss aesthetic solution patients are seeking.
Don’t miss the opportunity to serve this motivated, expanding clientele. With the Dermablate® and Astanza, your practice can thrive in the new aesthetics era. Contact us today for pricing on our powerful skin resurfacing Er:YAG laser.
