A Science-Based Prevention Pathway
Board-Certified Dermatologist
"GLP-1 medications are transformative for metabolic health and weight loss. However, dermatology research shows they can accelerate facial volume loss, skin laxity, and visible aging. This is predictable biology — and it can be managed with early, strategic intervention."
"Start early. Preventive treatment works better than late correction."
Extra body fat, blood sugar spikes, and inflammation make skin age faster.
Daily basics that protect facial structure:
Extra body fat, blood sugar spikes, and inflammation make skin age faster.
What Helps:
Clinically validated to target:
Utilization of biostimulators (Sculptra®, Radiesse®) to stimulate natural collagen production. Best as a pre-emptive measure as GLP-1 weight loss begins, not after volume loss is visible.
What Helps:
Energy-based devices (Ultherapy®, RF/Laser). Critical note: requires careful patient selection and conservative settings — over-treatment in patients undergoing rapid weight loss can worsen volume loss.
What Helps:
Protocols adjusted based on individual rate of weight loss, skin response, and aesthetic goals. Most patients benefit from quarterly reassessment during active GLP-1 therapy.
What Helps:
The Four Pillars
Skin Longevity · Hallmarks of Aging · Field-Directed Repair · Prevention Over Correction
The Core Principle
"GLP-1 medications do not automatically age the face."
Early support of nutrition, muscle, skin biology, and collagen prevents visible aging before it starts.
"That is how results become predictable."
If you're on (or considering) a GLP-1 medication, Dr. Sajic's team builds personalized prevention pathways via telehealth — across all 50 U.S. states and Ontario.
