Question:
Is anyone aware of two drugs that can minimize skin sag?

My husband mentioned to his dermatologist that I was scheduled for WLS, and asked if there was anything I could do to minimize saggy skin from rapid weight loss. The dermatologist said there were two drugs that I should begin taking BEFORE surgery, and if I came in he could prescribe them. I have different insurance than my husband and cannot get a referral to him. I asked his nurse & she was supposed to get back to me after talking to the doctor, but never did. Has anyone heard of this???    — Toni T. (posted on March 29, 2001)

March 29, 2001
No I have never heard of a drug that could help...unless maybe Retnol A....Please, please email me if/when you find out... [email protected] Thank you!! good luck, Karan
   — chance2lv

March 29, 2001
No I havent heard of anything like that except plastic surgery. But please, if you find out the names please e-mail me GMPat1208@Yahoo,com. If you find it Im sure everyone on here would be grateful. Pat Sizemore
   — Pat S.

March 29, 2001
I haven't heard this either.. but would love ot know when you find out. Email me at [email protected] when you can. Thanks!!!
   — Dawn R.

March 30, 2001
LET US KNOW!!!!!
   — Debora H.

April 6, 2001
let me know when you find out about me medications, thanks
   — laura B.

April 23, 2001
AH man! Ya know, ya just can't trust a man to ask a doctor the RIGHT questions!! Or come home with the answers either! LOL! Sorry folks, I went to the dermatologist myself, and there are no drugs, except maybe Retin A, since it does affect the underlying skin tissue. He said he'd prescribe that for me after surgery if I wanted to try it. Sorry to raise everyone expectations...I KNEW it was too good to be true!!
   — Toni T.