Dr. Jennifer Salsberg on The Social: Skin Health and GLP-1 Weight Loss

The last few years have brought more and more patients seeking aesthetic treatments to support changes that they have noted as a result of rapid weight loss.

I recently joined CTV's The Social to talk through exactly this shift — alongside Sandra Elia, Chair of the patient advocacy group Obesity Matters. The segment is a candid, accessible discussion of what's actually happening when patients on GLP-1 medications notice their skin and facial appearance changing, and how to think about it constructively.

Watch the video below:

What we covered

A few of the threads Sandra and I explored:

• Why rapid weight loss affects facial skin and structure 
• The emotional side of looking different in the mirror, even when the rest of the journey is going well
• How patients and their physicians can have informed, pressure-free conversations about whether to address these changes — and when
• The role of treatments like Sculptra and Hyaluronic acid injectables  in restoring skin quality and facial structure for patients who choose to pursue them

What I most appreciated about the conversation was that it didn't push patients toward any single answer. Weight loss is hard work. The emotional dimension matters as much as the physical one. And the right aesthetic decision — including the decision to do nothing — is a deeply personal one.

If you're navigating weight loss and considering your options

There's no rush, and there's no single right path. The best first step is usually a conversation — with a physician who understands both the dermatological and emotional dimensions of what you're going through. If you'd like to book a consultation with me or another member of the AvenueMD team, you can reach us here.