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The GLP-1 effect: From body to face and what happens next

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Friday, September 4, 2026

Chances are you or someone close to you has been prescribed a GLP-1 medication for weight loss, which means you probably also know that these drugs have changed a lot of conversations. In 2025, one of those conversations moved somewhere you might not expect – the plastic surgeon's office.


What you actually want to know about thigh refinement

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Tuesday, June 30, 2026

It may not be as high-profile as the breast or as bountiful as the butt, but thigh refinement is having a moment. Thigh refinement is an umbrella term for procedures that contour and elevate the thigh area.


Lifts after weight loss: Skin excision surgery after the weight comes off

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Monday, March 30, 2026

As spring emerges, so too does the desire to shed layers and show off weight loss results, whether that's a spring break beach trip or a staycation close to home. Yet for some patients, excess skin and loss of elasticity can make them self-conscious about showing off their weight loss.


Thigh lifts are on the rise

Elizabeth Siegel | Freelance Writer Wednesday, February 11, 2026

It doesn't have the cache of other plastic surgery procedures like deep plane facelifts, and its downtime makes it one of the more taxing cosmetic operations – but its results can be life-changing for the right patients.


Men using GLP-1s for weight loss: How is this impacting male plastic surgery?

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Thursday, September 18, 2025

There is no doubt that GLP-1 medications for weight loss are changing the game in terms of how we view and treat obesity, weight loss and even plastic surgery. The bodily changes associated with rapid weight loss may also help more men feel comfortable pursuing plastic surgery, not just for purely aesthetic reasons.


The thigh lift: Applications, recovery and results

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Friday, November 22, 2024

For women and men who have undergone drastic weight loss or are experiencing signs of aging, the thighs are often an area of loose, sagging skin. Rather than covering their legs or being embarrassed by their appearance, many patients are now opting for a thigh lift.


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