Taking Ozempic injections after liposuction

Question

I had a tummy tuck and liposuction in 2019. I gained weight back and want to do semaglutide injections. Will I be able to inject into my stomach after I’ve had liposuction done there? I know the fat loss is permanent in those areas that was liposuctioned. Ozempic needs to be put into subcutaneous fat and worried I’ll waste the medication if I inject it into my tummy.

Jerimiah Mason, MD · Answer

It is perfectly safe to inject semaglutide into the fat of your abdominal wall, even after liposuction.  It will work just as well there.

William Bruno, MD · Answer

Yes you are able to inject ozempic (semaglutide) into your abdominal fat after having had a tummy tuck or liposuction. As long as the medication is injected into the fatty tissue, it will work. Unless you have significant scar tissue and no fat available (which is unlikely), injecting it into a soft area of fat around your abdomen or love handle area will work just fine.
I hope this is helpful.

Best wishes,
Dr.Bruno

Timothy Jochen, MD · Answer

Administering Ozempic (semaglutide) injections after liposuction can be an effective strategy for maintaining and enhancing weight loss results. Liposuction targets and removes stubborn fat from specific areas, providing immediate contouring benefits. Following this procedure, Ozempic can help you maintain your new weight by promoting overall weight loss and preventing the accumulation of new fat. This combined approach ensures that you achieve and sustain a more sculpted physique, with liposuction addressing localized fat deposits and Ozempic supporting long-term weight management.

Dima Ali, MD · Answer

Thank you for your great question!  You will still have subcutanous fat on your abdomen after liposuction so I would not worry about that.  But Ozempic can be injected in other areas as well such as the upper thigh.  In fact, there are some anecdotal reports that state there are fewer drug side effects when injected in the lower body as opposed to the abdomen.  I hope this helps!  Dr. Dima

Brandon Richland, MD · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. Ozempic needs to be injected into the subcutaneous fat to be effective. It does not matter if you had liposcution in your tummy, as long as your can inject into fat. If you are lacking fat in your abdominal area, you can inject subcutaneously into the back of your arm or your thigh. Injecting into fat is injecting into fat. Just like placing an IV in a vein in your arm versus your leg. The same result will occur, it is simply just placement change. I would recommend consulting with your healthcare provider who will be prescribing this to better discuss where and how to inject.

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

Semaglutide, or Ozempic, is indeed administered via subcutaneous injections. These injections can be given in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. After liposuction, the subcutaneous fat layer can be reduced, but it's not typically eliminated completely.
If you're concerned about injecting into your abdomen after having had liposuction there, you might consider using your thigh or upper arm as alternative injection sites. However, it's crucial to discuss this with your healthcare provider to ensure you're administering the medication correctly and effectively.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Semaglutide/Ozempic should be injected subcutaneously into a fatty area.   It's fine for you to inject the medication in your abdomen even if you've had liposuction.  When you are evaluated by your physician to determine if you are a good candidate you can also review the best injection sites for you.

- · Answer

Yes- based on your question you will be a candidate for semiglutide. People who have had liposuction in their abdomen still maintain a small percentage of fat that allows subq injections to be administered there. If you do not feel comfortable injecting into your stomach area, you could inject in your front upper thigh, upper arm, or buttocks.

Sulagna Misra, MD · Answer

Great question! Yes, patients can take these medications after liposuction. While liposuction does remove fat cells, adipose (fat cells) have an AMAZING ability to expand in size (unlike alot of other cells) so fat can accumulate and recur after such surgical procedures.  have plenty of patients who have undergone weight loss or liposuction procedures that have had some egain and started injections. Speak with your physician to see if this is the right plan for you.

Navjot Singh, MD, FACG · Answer

"After liposuction, you can typically still use the abdominal area for subcutaneous injections like Ozempic, as there should be sufficient residual fat. However, if the fat layer is too thin in the liposuctioned area, other sites such as the thigh or upper arm can be used. It's important to consult with your healthcare provider to identify the best injection sites for you post-liposuction to ensure proper absorption of the medication.

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Taking Ozempic injections after liposuction

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