What Treatments Fix Ozempic Face?
With the rising popularity of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Semaglutide, and Wegovy, there has also been an increased awareness of symptoms associated with these medications. As plastic surgeons, we have seen this before. There is often a relationship between popular aesthetic procedures and public perception regarding “how can you tell if someone has had ____ procedure/treatment”. In the case of Ozempic or other GLP-1 medications, one of the common side effects brought up is “Ozempic Face”.
What Is “Ozempic Face”?
Semaglutide and other GLP-1 medications work by impacting a patient’s appetite as well as their metabolism. This can be a game-changer for men and women who have struggled with weight loss long-term. It is no secret that different people have different metabolisms and see different results when working out and dieting. GLP-1 medications are a complementary medication that helps patients see greater results when they diet and exercise.
This often leads to a quick decrease in body fat, which causes “Ozempic Face”. Much like how there were often comments about how you can tell if someone got Botox or fillers, there is a lot of online discourse about whether or not you can tell if someone is using GLP-1 medications. Ozempic face can make a patient look older than they actually are for the following reasons:
A sudden decrease in body fat can make the eyes appear deeper set and cause the area around the cheeks to become concave. There is often an association between hollowing around the cheeks and eyes with age.
Another common symptom for Ozempic or GLP-1 users is loose skin around the face. Fat fills out and supports skin, and when that fat is lost, it can leave behind loose skin that hangs around the nose/mouth.
Similarly to the loose skin around the nose and mouth, you may notice loose skin around the chin, jawbone, and neck. This can cause jowling where face skin hangs over the jawbone.
What Treatments Help With Ozempic Face?
For many patients, one of the main reasons they consider getting GLP-1 medications is to improve their appearance by supplementing their diet and exercise. It can therefore be quite frustrating to develop symptoms related to Ozempic face. There are surgical and non-surgical treatments that can help address Ozempic Face.
- Botox & Fillers: Botox Cosmetic and dermal fillers can help add volume to patients who have noticed hollowing, and can also help define the jawline and decrease the visibility of wrinkles and fine lines.
- Skin Tightening: There are a variety of non-surgical skin tightening treatments like Morepheus8 that help rejuvenate and tighten skin by combining RF and microneedling technologies.
- Face Lift Surgeries: For patients who have severe issues with loose hanging skin, a face lift or a mini face lift is one of the best options. Our practice on Cape Cod has helped countless patients with both full and mini face lift treatments.
How Do You Pick The Right Aesthetic Treatments For Ozempic Side Effects
The best solution when it comes to any aesthetic goals is to see a well-established, board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Loffredo or Dr. Jones. Based on their expertise, they help their patients choose treatments based on their comprehensive knowledge of how different procedures work and the results that patients can expect. At our offices, it’s not a question of “am I the right patient for this treatment?” but a question of “what treatments are right for our patients?”.
