(757) 481-4455
View Results
Consultation

Virginia Beach

Ozempic Face, Breast & Body Treatments

Scroll to Explore
View Results

Introduction

Introduction to Post-Ozempic Weight Loss Treatments & Surgeries

Medications like Ozempic® and other GLP-1 therapies have helped countless patients achieve meaningful weight loss, but rapid changes in body composition often leave behind loose skin, volume loss, and contour irregularities that diet and exercise alone cannot correct. 

Post-Ozempic weight loss surgery is designed to restore balance, proportion, and confidence by refining the face, breasts, and body after significant medical weight reduction.

At The Carney Center in Virginia Beach and Newport News, our board-certified plastic surgeons, Dr. Martin Carney and his son, Dr. Martin Carney III, take a thoughtful, individualized approach to post-weight-loss transformation. Every surgical plan is customized to reflect your anatomy, lifestyle, and long-term goals, helping your outward appearance truly match how strong and accomplished you feel.

What Are Post-Ozempic Weight Loss Surgeries & Treatments?

After rapid weight loss with medications like Ozempic, many patients reach their goal weight but don’t feel “finished.” Loose skin, volume loss, and softened contours can linger, even when someone is eating well, exercising, and feeling healthier than ever. Post-Ozempic weight loss surgery is designed to address those changes and help the body better reflect the effort behind the weight loss. These procedures address those changes by tightening skin, restoring volume, and reshaping underlying tissues for smoother, more defined results.

Treatment plans are never one-size-fits-all. Facial rejuvenation, breast reshaping, and body contouring may be performed on their own or carefully combined to create balanced, natural-looking outcomes to help your appearance fully align with the transformation you’ve already achieved.

A close-up portrait of a woman with shoulder-length dark brown hair in a low bun. She looks thoughtfully to her right, with smooth, light-toned skin. Her hands gently rest on her cheeks, supporting her head. She wears a plain light-colored tank top against a neutral white background, softly lit to highlight her features. - Vaginal Rejuvenation in Newport News, VA

Types

Ozempic Face Treatments

Many patients are surprised by how quickly their faces change after weight loss with medications like Ozempic. Even when the rest of the body feels healthier and lighter, the face can lose volume and support, which creates a more tired or hollow appearance. Facial procedures after Ozempic weight loss are designed to address these changes by restoring balance, structure, and softness.

Brow Lift

After weight loss, it’s common for the brow to sit a little lower than it used to, which can make the eyes look heavy or tired, even when you feel great. A brow lift repositions the brow to open the eye area and restore a more alert, approachable expression. For post-Ozempic patients, this can be an effective way to address the heaviness that comes with volume loss and changes in skin support, while still allowing the face to move and express naturally.

Facial Fat Grafting

One of the most common concerns after Ozempic-related weight loss is facial hollowing, often called “Ozempic face.” Facial fat grafting uses your own purified fat to restore volume where it’s been lost, such as the cheeks, temples, and under-eye area. Because it relies on your natural tissue, fat grafting creates soft, long-lasting enhancement that looks authentic and ages beautifully over time.

Lower Facelift

Patients often begin to notice changes in the lower face, especially along the jawline. As your skin loosens, jowling may appear, and the jawline can lose its definition. A lower facelift addresses these changes by repositioning and supporting deeper facial structures, helping restore clearer contours and a more balanced facial shape. For post-Ozempic patients, this procedure is often chosen when the face no longer feels aligned with how healthy and active they feel.

Neck Lift

Many patients first notice changes in their neck after weight loss, sometimes before they notice them anywhere else. Skin can loosen, definition fades, and banding may become more obvious. A neck lift addresses these changes by tightening underlying support and removing excess skin, helping the neckline feel more in balance with the face and the rest of the body after significant weight reduction.

Upper/ Lower Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Weight loss can make the eyes appear sunken, tired, or shadowed due to skin laxity and volume shifts. Blepharoplasty refreshes the eye area by removing excess skin and repositioning tissue, resulting in a brighter, more rested appearance. This procedure is often chosen by post-Ozempic patients who feel their eyes don’t match how healthy and energized they feel.

Types

Ozempic Breast Treatments

Volume loss, deflation, and skin laxity are common, even in patients who are otherwise thrilled with their results, with particularly noticeable changes in the breasts. Post-Ozempic breast surgery focuses on restoring shape, structure, and proportion so the breasts align with your new physique and how you want to feel in your body.

Breast Augmentation

After weight loss with Ozempic, it’s common for patients to notice that their breasts feel smaller or less supported than before. Breast augmentation can help restore volume and rebalance the figure, particularly when weight loss has shifted overall proportions and how the body carries shape. Implant choice and placement are customized to your body and goals, allowing the breasts to feel more in line with your frame and the rest of your results.

Breast Augmentation with a Lift

Weight loss often affects both breast volume and position. Breast augmentation with a lift addresses these concerns simultaneously by restoring fullness while reshaping and elevating the breasts on the chest. This approach improves contour, projection, and symmetry, making it an excellent option for patients experiencing both deflation and sagging after significant weight reduction.

Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

For patients who are satisfied with their breast size but unhappy with the shape or position, a breast lift can be an ideal solution. Mastopexy removes excess skin and repositions the breast tissue and nipple-areolar complex to create a firmer, more supported contour. It is especially effective for post-Ozempic patients whose skin has not fully adapted to rapid weight loss.

Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation

Fat transfer breast augmentation uses your own purified fat to restore subtle volume and improve breast contour. This option is well-suited for post-Ozempic patients seeking modest enhancement or refinement rather than significant size change. In addition to increasing volume, fat transfer can improve overall softness and shape while contouring donor areas elsewhere on the body.

Types

Ozempic Body Treatments

For many patients, the health benefits of weight loss are clear, but the physical changes don’t always feel complete. Rapid shifts in body size can leave behind loose skin that affects comfort, movement, and even how clothes fit day to day. Post-Ozempic body contouring is designed to address these concerns by removing excess skin and restoring structure, helping the body better reflect the progress you’ve made.

Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)

After Ozempic-related weight loss, the upper arms are a common area where skin tends to retract poorly. An arm lift removes excess skin and reshapes the arm for a smoother, more defined contour. Many patients choose this procedure to feel more comfortable in fitted clothing and to regain confidence in their arm shape.

Body Lift

When weight loss affects multiple areas of the body, skin laxity is often more widespread than expected. A body lift is designed for patients dealing with looseness through the abdomen, flanks, buttocks, and thighs. By removing excess skin and improving overall support through the midsection and lower body, this procedure helps restore smoother contours and a more stable, comfortable fit in everyday movement and clothing.

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

For some patients, the abdomen becomes the most frustrating part of weight loss. Even after the scale settles and habits improve, loose skin and lack of core support can linger in ways exercise simply can’t fix. A tummy tuck is designed to rebuild that foundation by tightening the abdominal wall and removing excess skin so the midsection feels stronger, flatter, and more functional. It’s often the point at which patients finally feel their body “caught up” with their weight loss.

Medial Thigh Lift

Loose inner-thigh skin is not only a cosmetic concern but can also cause discomfort during daily activities. A medial thigh lift removes excess skin and refines thigh contours, improving comfort, mobility, and leg proportion. This procedure is especially beneficial for patients whose thighs have not adapted to rapid weight loss.

What Are the Benefits of Post-Ozempic Weight Loss Surgery?

Post-Ozempic surgery in Virginia Beach and the Newport News area offers both physical and emotional benefits, including:

  • Removal of excess, uncomfortable skin
  • Restored volume and improved body proportions
  • Enhanced comfort, hygiene, and mobility
  • Improved clothing fit
  • Renewed confidence and body image
  • Results that better reflect your weight-loss success

Who Are the Best Candidates for Post-Ozempic Weight Loss Surgery?

Ideal candidates for post-Ozempic weight loss surgery in Virginia Beach and Newport News, VA, typically include:

  • Patients whose weight has stabilized after Ozempic or GLP-1 therapy
  • Individuals in good overall health
  • Non-smokers or those willing to stop smoking before surgery
  • Patients with realistic expectations
  • Those committed to maintaining a healthy lifestyle

What’s the First Step?

Your journey begins with a personalized consultation at the Carney Center, where your experience, goals, and health history are given the time and attention they deserve. During this visit, your surgeon will discuss your weight-loss journey (including any use of Ozempic or other GLP-1 medications) and the areas of concern that have emerged as your body has changed.

A comprehensive evaluation of your skin quality, tissue elasticity, and overall anatomy allows your surgeon to recommend the most appropriate procedures and the safest timing for surgery. Together, you’ll walk through different treatment options, recovery timing, and what each step actually involves. This conversation helps shape a plan that works with your lifestyle and gives your body time to heal properly.

Doctors Martin Carney and Martin Carney III walking through their office hallway looking at a clipboard.
A extreme close up of Dr. Martin J. Carney M.D.'s side profile with surgical mask and hat on. The focus is on his magnifying glasses with his name labeled on the side.

What to Expect on the Day of Post-Ozempic Weight Loss Surgery

Once you arrive, the focus is on maintaining calm, organization, and predictability. Your surgeon will review the plan with you, answer any last questions, and mark the areas being treated so everything is clearly mapped before you go into the operating room.

While you’re under anesthesia, your surgeon focuses on restoring structure—tightening what has stretched, removing what no longer serves your body, and reshaping tissues so the result feels balanced and intentional. Depending on your plan, this may involve one area or several addressed together, or it may be part of a staged approach designed around recovery rather than speed.

After surgery, you’ll spend time in recovery as the anesthesia wears off, with the care team monitoring you closely. Before you leave, you’ll receive clear, practical instructions for the next phase, including what to expect, how to move, and when to check in, so you’re not left guessing once you’re home.

Post-Ozempic Weight Loss Surgery Recovery

Recovery after post-Ozempic weight loss surgery is a gradual process that unfolds in stages. In the early healing phase, swelling, bruising, and soreness are expected and typically improve over the first few weeks. Compression garments are often recommended to support healing, reduce swelling, and help newly contoured areas settle smoothly.

Activity restrictions are carefully tailored to your procedure and recovery progress. Light movement is encouraged early to promote circulation, while strenuous activity is gradually reintroduced over time. Follow-up appointments allow your surgeon to monitor healing and guide each phase of recovery. As swelling resolves over several months, your results become more refined.

How Much Does Post-Ozempic Weight Loss Surgery Cost in Virginia Beach, VA?

A detailed brass sculpture of a reclining nude woman with her head tilted back and long hair cascading behind her, resting on a dark wooden surface next to a stack of vintage medical or science books. The background includes a large green houseplant and natural light from a window.

The cost of post-Ozempic weight loss surgery in the Virginia Beach and Newport News area varies based on the number and complexity of procedures performed. Pricing may range from approximately $7,500 to $35,000+ for comprehensive surgical plans. A detailed quote is provided after your consultation.

Why Choose the Carney Center?

Patients often come to the Carney Center because they want more than a procedure – they want thoughtful guidance from surgeons who take the long view. Care here is personal, unhurried, and grounded in experience, with an emphasis on listening first and operating only when the plan truly makes sense. Surgical decisions are shaped by anatomy, lifestyle, and recovery realities, not trends or shortcuts.

Dr. Martin Carney brings decades of experience to every consultation. He is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the Aesthetic Society (ASAPS), and the American Medical Association (AMA), and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). His son, Dr. Martin Carney III, is also board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), continuing a standard of care built on training, accountability, and consistency.

Together, the Carney Center team focuses on delivering results that feel considered, proportional, and sustainable—supported by an environment where patients feel informed, respected, and genuinely cared for throughout the process.

Post-Ozempic Weight Loss Surgery FAQs

Patient Reviews

  • It feels wonderful

    From diets to exercise, nothing worked to give me that flatter tummy that I longed for…until Dr. Carney recommended abdominoplasty. It feels wonderful to be able to put on my favorite pair of jeans again comfortably!

    Patient Reviews -Carol R.

  • Incredibly happy with the result

    I had excess skin in my abdomen from weight loss and pregnancies that had not gotten better with exercise. After years of being dissatisfied with how my abdomen looked I decided to do something about it. I had the procedure at the Carney Center in Newport News and am incredibly happy with the result

    Patient Reviews -Anonymous

  • I highly recommend this practice!

    Received outstanding care at the Carney Center beginning at the front desk, to the nurse and especially Dr. Carney. Everyone is very professional and they are so efficient; never had to wait more than 5 minutes to be taken to a treatment room. I highly recommend this practice!!!

    Patient Reviews -W.M.

  • You will not find better

    I have been a patient at The Carney Center for over 25 years. You will not find a better plastic surgeon in our area. From facial rejuvenation to skin care they do it all and do it well!

    Patient Reviews -R.B.

Schedule Your Consultation

If you’re ready to complete your weight-loss journey with confidence, we invite you to schedule a consultation at the Carney Center. Our team is here to listen, guide, and design a plan that aligns with your goals, whether you’re considering a single procedure or a comprehensive transformation.

Contact

Call Email Results