Can a face filler fix loose belly skin after weight loss drugs?

NCT ID NCT07217743

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Goldman, Butterwick, Fitzpatrick and Groff Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether Sculptra, a cosmetic injectable, can improve loose skin on the belly in people taking GLP-1 weight loss medications. Twenty women with mild to moderate skin laxity will receive Sculptra injections. Fifteen are on GLP-1 drugs, and five are not, to compare results.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Poly-L-lactic acid (Sculptra Aesthetic)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-surgical option to tighten loose skin after weight loss from GLP-1 drugs.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase study with only 20 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the treatment is cosmetic, not a cure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cutis laxa

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LAXITY; SKIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

West Dermatology Research Center

San Diego, California, 92121, United States

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