The "Ozempic Body" Guide: How to Avoid the "Skinny-Fat" Look

The rise of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro has changed the landscape of weight loss. Patients are seeing rapid, life-changing reductions on the scale.

But there is a "dark side" to this rapid transformation that the number on the scale doesn't show: The loss of structural support.

When you lose weight quickly, your body doesn't just burn fat; it often cannibalizes muscle tissue for energy. This leads to the phenomenon known as "Ozempic Body"—a physique that is smaller, but softer, sagging, and physically weaker (often called "skinny-fat").

At Phelts Chiropractic PC, Dr. John W. Phelts, D.C. has a solution. By combining Emsculpt Neo with Applied Kinesiology, we ensure that you lose the fat, keep the muscle, and restore the collagen your skin needs to snap back.

The Metabolism Trap

Muscle is your body's metabolic engine. It burns calories just by existing.

If you lose muscle mass along with fat, your resting metabolic rate (RMR) drops. This is why so many people regain the weight (and then some) as soon as they stop the medication. To maintain your results long-term, you must preserve your lean muscle mass.

The Solution: Emsculpt Neo (Muscle + Collagen)

Emsculpt Neo is the perfect partner for any medical weight loss program. While the medication suppresses your appetite, Emsculpt Neo ensures your body is burning fat and building muscle simultaneously.

It uses two synchronized energies:

• HIFEM (High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic energy): Induces supramaximal contractions (up to 20,000 in 30 minutes) to build muscle fibers by 25%.
• Radiofrequency (RF): This is the game-changer for loose skin. The RF heat stimulates your body to produce new collagen and elastin, tightening the "wrapper" around your shrinking frame.

This effectively "re-compositions" your body, ensuring that you look fit and toned, not just "skinny."

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The Phelts Difference: Applied Kinesiology (AK)

Rapid weight loss changes your body's mechanics. As your center of gravity shifts, your posture changes, often leading to new aches and pains. Furthermore, nutrient deficits from low-calorie intake can sometimes cause muscles to "shut down" neurologically.

Dr. Phelts uses Applied Kinesiology to support your transformation:

1. Functional Muscle Testing: We test key muscle groups to ensure they are firing correctly despite the rapid changes in your body composition.
2. Neurological Activation: If we find low-tone muscles (common during periods of high stress or weight loss), we use AK corrections to reset them.
3. Optimized Training: When we put you on the Emsculpt Neo, your muscles are neurologically primed to accept the stimulation, maximizing your gains.

Complete Care: Addressing "Ozempic Face" and Pelvic Health

Weight loss affects the entire body, from your face to your foundation. We offer comprehensive care with our suite of regenerative technologies:

• EMFACE for "Ozempic Face": Rapid weight loss often causes a hollow, gaunt look because you lose facial fat and collagen simultaneously.
  • The Fix: EMFACE uses Sync RF to restore collagen and elastin in the skin, while HIFES tones the facial muscles to lift the structure back up.
  • Bonus: It is also FDA-cleared for the treatment of TMJ, relieving jaw tension.
  • Link: Book Your EMFACE Consultation
• EMSELLA for Pelvic Stability: Significant weight changes can alter your gait and pelvic alignment. EMSELLA strengthens the pelvic floor to improve stability and gait.
  • The Fix: It effectively treats men with erectile dysfunction and women who want to improve vaginal tightness, lubrication, and comfort. It also treats patients with fecal or urinary incontinence.
  • Book Your EMSELLA Consultation

Don't Just Shrink—Sculpt.

You have invested in your health to lose the weight. Now, invest in your body to keep it strong and your skin tight.

Ready to protect your muscle and collagen?

Schedule Your Consultation at Phelts Chiropractic PC

References

1. Simultaneous Fat, Muscle, and Skin Effects: This study confirms that Emsculpt Neo (Synchronized RF + HIFEM) results in a 30% reduction in fat, a 25% increase in muscle, and significantly improves skin elasticity through collagen remodeling.
   Source: PMC - Radiofrequency Heating and High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Treatment Delivered Simultaneously
2. Prevention of Muscle Atrophy: Electrical stimulation therapies have long been established as effective interventions to prevent muscle disuse atrophy, similar to the loss experienced during rapid weight loss or immobilization.
   Source: PubMed - Neuromuscular electrical stimulation prevents muscle disuse atrophy
3. Facial Rejuvenation (EMFACE): Clinical evaluations demonstrate that synchronized RF and HIFES energies significantly increase muscle tone (30%) and reduce wrinkles by 37% by restoring collagen and elastin structure in the face.
   Source: PMC - The Efficacy and Safety of Synchronized Radiofrequency and High Intensity Facial Electrical Stimulation
4. Pelvic Floor and Core Stability (EMSELLA): Research highlights the importance of pelvic floor strength for overall core stability and gait, which can be compromised during significant body composition changes.
   Source: PubMed - Noninvasive High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Therapy in Women With Urinary Incontinence