Contour Management in the GLP-1 Era: Energy-Based and Volume Solutions

Thursday, May 7, 2026

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

Location: Chatham A

Course Director(s)

Macrene Alexiades, MD, PhD (she/her/hers)

Yale University School of Medicine
Yale University School of Medicine
Jennifer MacGregor, MD

GLP-1–based therapies have significantly improved weight loss outcomes but frequently result in skin laxity, tissue deflation, and contour irregularities. This course reviews the evolving standard of care for managing these changes through a multimodal approach incorporating radiofrequency, ultrasound, and volume restoration techniques. Faculty will address pathophysiology, evidence-informed treatment selection, and optimal sequencing of combination therapies, with an emphasis on proactive integration into GLP-1 patient care to improve aesthetic outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Presentations:

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM EDT

Managing Skin Laxity in GLP-1 Patients: The Role of Energy-Based Technologies
Faculty: Macrene R. Alexiades, MD, PhD (she/her/hers) – Yale University School of Medicine
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM EDT

Fat Grafting for Skin Laxity After GLP-1–Induced Weight Loss
Faculty: Lisa Donofrio, MD
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM EDT

Combination Strategies for Managing Skin Laxity and Contour After GLP-1 Weight Loss
Faculty: Amy F. Taub, MD FAAD (she/her/hers) – Advanced Dermatology and Skinfo/Advanced Dermatology, A Forefront Dermatology Practice/Northwestern University Medical School
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM EDT

Overview of GLP-1 Mechanisms in the Skin for Thoughtful Therapeutic Plans
Faculty: Anne M. Chapas, MD (she/her/hers) – UnionDerm Union Square Laser Dermatology, New York, NY
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM EDT

Cases & Practical Strategies
Faculty: Jennifer L. MacGregor, MD