Skin After Weight Loss

• Who it's for - Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight, whether through diet, surgery or medication.

• Where to start - A consultation with one of our doctors.

• Timing -Skin-quality treatments can start during weight loss. Volume is usually restored once weight has been stable for a few months.

• Downtime - None to a few days, depending on the treatment.

• Prices - See our prices page.

What changes?

The face has its own fat pads, which give the cheeks, temples and jawline their shape. When weight comes off, these shrink along with everything else. Skin doesn't always tighten at the same rate, particularly after 40, when collagen production has already slowed.

The result can be hollowing at the temples and under the eyes, flatter cheeks, deeper folds around the mouth, and looser skin along the jaw and neck. On the body, the upper arms, abdomen and inner thighs are the usual areas.

This has picked up a popular nickname tied to one medicine, but it isn't specific to any medicine. It follows significant weight loss by any route. Medication has simply made faster weight loss more common.

Two options: Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and Wegovy/Ozempic (semaglutide).

Both are licensed weight-loss medications given as once-weekly self-injections.

Both reduce appetite and slow gastric emptying. Trial data shows sustained weight loss of 12–22% over twelve months when combined with lifestyle change.

Dr Daly picks between them based on your medical history, your cardiovascular risk profile, and — sometimes — supply and cost.

What blood tests do I need?

Recent bloods are required to ensure a good baseline health before prescription. We accept the following:

• Your family GP. We can provide a list of what is needed or if you have blood results with no problems highlighted in the previous 6 months.

• doctor365.ie. Has walk in appointments available 24/7 for those who have no GP or can’t access an appointment with their GP. Consultation and bloods.

Is this treatment safe?

Mounjaro and Wegovy/Ozempic are HPRA-regulated prescription medications. Both currently carry black triangle status, which means enhanced safety monitoring for newer medications. That is a standard system, not a warning about the drug itself.

Dr Daly will discuss side effects with you, tell you what is normal and what warrants a phone call, and report anything concerning through the Yellow Card scheme. Every effective medication carries risk. Used in the right patient, with proper assessment and monitoring, these are safe and well-established weight-loss tools.

How much does it cost?

• Initial consultation with Dr Daly — €150

• Four-weekly follow-up review — €100

• Medication — €200–€450 per month, depending on dose

• Blood tests — recent routine blood tests in the last 6 months, arranged separately, approximately €80 via your GP if you need to have them done

We will actively monitor pharmacies and update you on the most competitive prices.

What Elanamie treatments can I combine with GLP-1 treatment?

Substantial weight loss brings visible changes to your face, skin, and body. Volume loss around the cheeks and temples (sometimes called "GLP-1 face"), skin laxity, and body composition shifts are common — and expected.

We can support this alongside your treatment- here are a few examples of treatments that work in conjunction with or after a weightloss programme:

• Profhilo® — skin quality and radiance

• Dermal filler — restoring lost facial volume

• Polynucleotides — skin regeneration and elasticity

• Exilis — skin tightening, face and body

• Medical microneedling — skin renewal

• HydraFacial MD — regular skin maintenance