Jackée Harry recently opened up about her unexpected weight loss and how it led to a facelift. The 69-year-old actress shares how a GLP-1 medication for pre-diabetes helped her drop 50 lbs and improve her health, and how the rapid change prompted cosmetic surgery.
At a Glance
- GLP-1 medication helped Jackée Harry lose 50 lbs in 1½ years.
- She was diagnosed with pre-diabetes during the pandemic.
- After surgery on September 30, 2025, she feels renewed and more confident.
- Why it matters: Her story shows how medical treatments can transform health and self-image.
Jackée’s experience began when she was prescribed a weekly GLP-1 injection after a pre-diabetes diagnosis. The medication, known for influencing satiety, caused side effects that lasted weeks, but the results were dramatic.
GLP-1 Medication and Unexpected Weight Loss
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jackée Harry was diagnosed with pre-diabetes. Her doctor prescribed a GLP-1 medication-commonly known by brands such as Ozempic and Mounjaro-to help manage blood sugar and promote weight loss.
She explained the early side effects:
> “The side effects last a long time,” she says. “They’re not just a couple of days, it’s like three weeks…dizzy, nauseous, constipation and you don’t throw up, you hurl!”
Despite the discomfort, the medication produced significant results. Within 1½ years, she had lost 50 lbs and her endocrinologist confirmed that she was no longer pre-diabetic.
> “Good heart condition, good heart rate, more energy, smaller appetite, my sugar is down, which is what I went on it for,” she tells News Of Los Angeles.
She added that the weight loss was unintended:
> “I didn’t intend to lose weight, it just came off,” she says.
The rapid loss was highlighted by an early milestone: after eight weeks, she had shed 20 pounds-a change she described as miraculous.
Facing the Side Effects
The side effects were not limited to nausea. She noted a prolonged period of dizziness and constipation that lasted weeks, not days. This experience, she says, made her aware of how quickly the medication could change her body.
> “The side effects last a long time,” she explains.
Her doctor’s follow-up visits were focused on monitoring her blood sugar and ensuring the medication’s benefits outweighed the side effects.
From Pre-Diabetes to Healthier Lifestyle
The medication’s impact on her health was significant. Her endocrinologist reported improvements in heart health and energy levels. She no longer needed the medication for glucose control.
> “I’m elated,” she says.
She also mentioned that she had not been a size 10 since the 1990s. After the weight loss, she described how clothes fit better and she felt “fabulous.”
> “It’s a good feeling… Everything fits so well, and I look so fabulous,” she laughs.
The Decision for Cosmetic Surgery
Despite the positive health outcomes, Jackée Harry still struggled with body dysmorphia. She said she still sees fat in the mirror, even when her body had changed.
> “I look in the mirror and still see fat, you know, and you can’t equate the way you’re looking with the way you’re feeling.”
Her main concern was a sagging neck and chin, a side effect sometimes referred to as “Ozempic face.” Dr. Patrick Davis, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, explained how rapid weight loss can reduce fat and muscle volume in the face.
> “If you have a more dramatic or fast weight loss, it makes sense that you’re going to have a deflation in certain areas, especially in the face,” he tells News Of Los Angeles.
> “So Jackée, her neck was of concern for her,” he notes. “It had been full and then when we have fat loss, it leaves behind some of the deeper muscles and the skin itself is more loose. And the cheeks as well had become more aged in more of a vertical manner.”
Feeling “a little frantic” about her appearance, she researched options and ultimately decided on a facelift.
> “It’s like every time I looked in the mirror I went, ‘Uh uh, I’m gonna have to do something.’ I’m not growing gracefully, and I accept it… but I don’t,” she says.
The Facelift Procedure
On September 30, 2025, Jackée Harry underwent a facelift with Dr. Patrick Davis. The procedure targeted her chin and neck to address the sagging skin and muscle loss.
She has posted photos of her results and described her recovery:
> “I only look in the mirror about a thousand times, every half hour,” she teases.
> “I’m totally satisfied. My neck and my chin… I mean, it’s the bomb! I have no complaints. I still have some pain, but six more months and I’ll be perfect in terms of the swelling.”
She also mentioned a boost in confidence:
> “I definitely am more confident because I’ll walk out now without thinking about that. Whereas before, you couldn’t get me to even take the trash out without makeup,” she quips.
Recovery and Confidence
Although she still experiences some pain, she feels renewed and less self-conscious. She no longer wears makeup for every outing and feels more at ease in her own skin.
> “I feel so different, but I definitely feel renewed.”
She also reflected on her future health management:
> “I still talk to my doctor. I’ll go back on if I have to, but not for weight loss for a medical. But, if I start gaining more than 10 pounds, I’m running back in there!” she says with a laugh.
Her journey has changed her outlook forever. She jokes that she will stop “looking at the mirror and gagging” and embrace her new self.
> “I don’t know if I’ll be my best self, but I’ll definitely stop looking at the mirror and gagging,” she jokes.
Jackée’s story illustrates how a medical treatment can unexpectedly transform both health and self-image, and how the changes can lead to further decisions about appearance and confidence.
Key Takeaways
- GLP-1 medication helped Jackée Harry lose 50 lbs and improve pre-diabetes.
- Rapid weight loss caused side effects and a sagging neck, prompting a facelift.
- Post-surgery, she reports higher confidence and a renewed sense of self.
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