If you’ve heard the term “Ozempic face,” you might already know it’s become a buzzword lately. It describes what can happen to your face after significant weight loss, especially when it happens quickly, as may happen with GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy. While these medications can help shed pounds, they may sometimes take a toll on your facial appearance, leaving the skin looking hollowed, sagging, or older. That’s because losing fat in the face, especially rapidly, affects its structure and elasticity. Indeed, any type of rapid weight loss can have an impact on your skin and look. After all, the loss of fat does not mean the loss of skin – thus sagging skin, can increase wrinkles and (ironically) making you look older after weight loss.
MITIGATING THE IMPACT OF ‘OZEMPIC FACE’
Fortunately, there are options to mitigate these impacts. Having a complete plan – not just in terms of weight loss, but in terms also of losing weight, getting fit, and using plastic surgery as a supplement to your look, can make a big impact. Working with a best-in-class plastic surgeon can really help you achieve the look that you want, not just on your face but throughout your body.
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Contact us to learn more about how we can mitigate the impact of weight loss on your face, as well as a complete face and body consultation on how plastic surgery, including liposuction, may dramatically impact your appearance.
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Here’s the thing: facial fat is essential not only for fullness but also for keeping your skin smooth and supported. When it’s lost, whether from weight loss, aging, or both, the skin can’t retract the way it used to. This can result in wrinkles, sunken eyes, sagging jowls, and loose skin. It’s frustrating because while the weight loss is a win for overall health, the changes to the face can leave you feeling less than your best.
Key Signs of “Ozempic Face”
- Hollowed cheeks and temples
- Increased wrinkles and fine lines
- Sunken eyes
- Sagging skin around the jawline and neck
- Loss of overall facial fullness, leading to a gaunt appearance
The good news is that these changes aren’t permanent, and there are solutions. At Ourian Plastic Surgery, we’ve worked with many patients who want to restore their facial appearance after weight loss. We can use non-surgical options like fillers to bring back volume and soften wrinkles, or for more significant changes, we can explore surgical options like facelifts to tighten the skin and restore a youthful look. Every face is different, and the treatment plan we create is completely tailored to your unique needs and goals.
If you’re on a weight-loss journey—or you’ve already hit your goal weight but aren’t thrilled with what it’s done to your face—you’re not alone. Many people feel caught between celebrating their success and wanting to look as good as they feel. That’s where I come in. Together, we’ll evaluate what’s going on and come up with a plan to restore balance and confidence.
FREE CONSULTATION TO EXPLORE OPTIONS
At Ourian Plastic Surgery, we offer a free consultation to help you explore your options. Whether it’s fillers, a facelift, or a combination of treatments, we’ll take the time to understand your concerns and recommend the best path forward. Rapid weight loss doesn’t have to mean sacrificing how you look and feel about your face. Let’s work together to help you feel just as confident in your reflection as you do in the rest of your journey. Come visit us in Beverly Hills, and let’s start the conversation.
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