What is “Ozempic Face” and How Can I Fix It?

Weight loss medications have transformed the way people improve their health and feel better about their bodies. However, people taking these medications can lose a lot of weight quickly, and the changes to your face and body can come as a surprise. “Ozempic Face” is a description of the look that develops when your face loses a significant amount of volume. Dr. Rankin and his team offer a range of ways to treat it.

What is “Ozempic Face” and How Can I Fix It?

“Ozempic Face” describes the effects of rapid weight loss due to Semaglutide® (semaglutide) or other injectable weight loss medications. These medications are known as GLP1 agonists, and they work by binding to the same receptors in your brain as the GLP1 peptide. 
People taking these medications can lose weight quickly, leading to loss of fat and facial volume. This loss results in hollowness under the eyes and in the cheek area, lines and wrinkles, and loss of facial definition. Fixing it may involve restoring lost volume, tightening the skin, or both. Despite the name, “Ozempic Face” can affect anyone who has lost a lot of facial volume for any reason.

What are the Best Treatments for “Ozempic Face?”

The best treatment options for your features will depend on the type and severity of the concerns you want to address. Volume loss and skin laxity both respond to surgical and non-surgical treatments. 

Dermal Fillers

With options for use in almost any part of your face, dermal fillers offer a quick, effective way to restore lost volume. Common areas include the cheeks, jawline, and lines and wrinkles. The biggest downside of dermal fillers is the need to have them retreated every year or two to keep your “Ozempic Face” away.

SkinTyte™

SkinTyte™ is a non-invasive treatment that tightens skin using infrared light to heat the deep layers of the skin gently. This heat causes the cells in your dermis to produce more collagen, increasing your skin’s firmness and tightening mild to moderate laxity over about three to four months. You may need more than one session for maximum skin tightening. 

Facial Fat Grafting

One of the best ways to restore the fat lost due to “Ozempic Face” is to replace it with your body’s own fat. Facial fat grafting transfers fat from another part of your body to your face, rejuvenating areas like the cheeks and under the eyes. Unlike dermal fillers, fat cells can stay in place for a lifetime. 

Facelift

For those with significant sagging skin and other signs of aging, in addition to volume loss, the best answer may be a facelift. This procedure tightens loose skin to correct sagging skin, wrinkles, and the appearance of jowls to restore your features to their naturally more youthful shape Results are long-lasting, and it can be combined with a range of other rejuvenation procedures.

Next Step

If you are interested in correcting “Ozempic Face,” please reach out to our qualified staff to schedule a consultation at one of our convenient locations in Walnut Creek and Tiburon. Give us a call at (925) 397-5486 or fill out our online form. Helping you achieve your cosmetic goals is an honor and a privilege at NorCal Plastic Surgery, proudly serving the East Bay, Marin County, and the greater San Francisco Bay Area. We look forward to hearing from you.