At Seattle Beauty, we love helping our clients look and feel their best – including supporting your skin while you’re on GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro, Ozempic, Ro, Zepbound or Wegovy. These medications are powerful for weight management and metabolic health, but your skin may need some extra love to stay plump, hydrated, and radiant.
Here’s our guide to keeping your skin healthy and glowing while on GLP-1 therapy.
What Are GLP-1 Medications?
GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) drugs are primarily used for:
- Weight management
- Type 2 diabetes management
- Appetite and food noise regulation
These peptides slow gastric emptying, improve insulin sensitivity, and regulate appetite hormones. This can indirectly affect your skin’s hydration, elasticity, and overall appearance.
How GLP-1 Therapy Can Affect Your Skin
- Weight Loss and Skin AppearanceRapid weight loss can sometimes lead to:
- Loose or sagging skin
- Changes in skin texture or elasticity
- More visible stretch marks
Seattle Beauty Solution: We recommend treatments like Morpheus 8 Radiofrequency Microneedling or Forma RF to tighten and lift the skin, and PRX for bio-revitalization and firming. These treatments help maintain elasticity and youthful contours even as your body changes.
- Hydration and Plumping
GLP-1 therapy can sometimes make skin slightly drier, which can affect plumpness. Our favorite treatments for hydration include:- Salt Facial: deeply hydrates and nourishes the skin
- Skin Better and NOON Aesthetic products: for at-home support to maintain hydration and radiance
- PRX Topical Biostimulator – boosts collagen and improves skin health. Add on the Triple MCH machine to drive the PRX deeper into your skin, and enhance absorption of the product.
- Acne and Inflammation
Some clients notice improved acne or redness due to stabilized blood sugar and reduced inflammation. PRX, the Salt Facial and other targeted facials can enhance these benefits by promoting gentle exfoliation and skin regeneration.
Skincare Tips While on GLP-1 Therapy
- Hydrate consistently: drink plenty of water and use moisturizing serums and creams daily.
- Incorporate professional treatments: Radiofrequency, micro-needling, PRX, Radiesse, and Salt Facials help maintain firmness and plumpness.
- Support collagen production: use SkinBetter or NOON Aesthetic serums with peptides and antioxidants. Schedule a consultation to find which products will work best with YOUR unique skin. We’re happy to curate a regimen that works specifically for you.
- Sun protection is key: weight loss or reduced subcutaneous fat can make skin more sensitive, and sun exposure is the number one cause of skin laxity concerns along with weight loss.
- Gentle exfoliation: facials like the Salt Facial or PRX gently renew your skin without irritation. Include SkinBetter’s AlphaRet Peel pads in your skincare routine weekly.
What to Watch For
- Dryness or flakiness – keep skin moisturized
- Loose or sagging areas – In office treatments: RF, Morpheus 8, Radiesse, PRX, etc. Find your curated plan.
- Minor bruising or sensitivity – especially if combining treatments like injectables
Bottom Line
GLP-1 medications are powerful tools for health and wellness, and with the right skin care plan, your skin can thrive alongside your body transformation. At Seattle Beauty, we combine science-backed treatments like PRX, Forma RF, and Salt Facials with professional-grade products (SkinBetter, NOON Aesthetics) to keep your skin hydrated, plump, and radiant.
Pro tip: Pair GLP-1 therapy with our hydration and collagen-focused treatments to maintain a youthful glow and firm skin as your body changes.
