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How to treat ‘Ozempic Facial Changes’
As medications like Ozempic and Wegovy help more people achieve their weight loss goals, some patients notice unexpected changes in their appearance. Often referred to as “Ozempic face,” these changes can include hollow cheeks, a thinner facial appearance, and loose or sagging skin. While many people are thrilled with their weight loss results, they may also wish to restore some of the facial fullness they have lost. Fortunately, a variety of treatments are available to help restore volume, improve skin firmness, and create a healthy, refreshed appearance.
How does Ozempic face happen?
Ozempic face is not caused directly by the medication itself. Rather, it is the result of rapid or substantial weight loss. As the body loses fat, the face also loses some of its natural fat pads that provide volume and support. This can lead to hollow cheeks, sunken temples, more noticeable wrinkles, sagging skin, and a thinner, more aged appearance.
What are the non-surgical treatments for Ozempic face?
Dermal fillers for Ozempic face
One of the most effective treatments for Ozempic face is dermal filler, especially hyaluronic acid fillers. Fillers can restore lost volume in the cheeks, temples, jawline, and around the mouth.
By replacing volume that has been lost during weight loss, fillers can create fuller facial contours, soften wrinkles, and improve overall facial balance. Results are visible immediately and can provide a natural looking improvement when performed by an experienced provider.
Collagen-stimulating injectables
For patients seeking a gradual and longer-lasting improvement, collagen-stimulating injectables may be recommended.
These treatments encourage the body to produce new collagen, a protein that helps keep skin firm and youthful. As collagen levels increase, the skin develops greater support and volume over time. This approach can be particularly beneficial for patients experiencing widespread facial volume loss from Ozempic face.
Skin tightening treatments
Some patients with Ozempic face are more concerned about loose or sagging skin than volume loss. In these cases, non-surgical skin tightening treatments may be an excellent option.
Treatments that use ultrasound, radiofrequency energy, or microneedling can stimulate collagen production beneath the skin. Over time, this can improve skin firmness and create a tighter, more defined appearance along the cheeks, jawline, and neck.
Skin tightening procedures are often combined with fillers or collagen-stimulating injectables to achieve more comprehensive facial rejuvenation.
Medical-grade skincare
Although skincare products cannot replace lost facial fat, they can improve the overall appearance and health of the skin.
A customized skincare regimen may include retinoids, antioxidants, moisturizers, and daily sunscreen. These products help support collagen production, improve skin texture, and protect against additional signs of aging.
Fat transfer for Ozempic face
Patients with significant facial volume loss may benefit from fat transfer.
This procedure involves removing a small amount of fat from another area of the body and carefully injecting it into areas of facial hollowing. Because the treatment uses your own fat, it can provide natural-looking and long-lasting volume restoration.
Fat transfer is often considered when multiple areas of the face require treatment or when a patient desires a more permanent solution.
Facelift surgery
For individuals with significant skin laxity following major weight loss, facelift surgery may provide the most dramatic improvement.
A facelift addresses loose skin, improves jawline definition, and restores a more youthful facial contour. While surgery is not necessary for everyone with Ozempic face, it can be an excellent option for patients with moderate to severe sagging that cannot be fully corrected with non-surgical treatments.
Dr. Zeena works closely with Board-certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ravi Tandon and she would be happy to refer you if you are considering plastic surgery.
How to choose the right treatments?
The best treatment for Ozempic face depends on the specific changes that have occurred during weight loss. Some patients primarily experience hollowing of the cheeks and temples, while others are more bothered by loose skin or deepening facial folds. Many patients benefit from a combination of treatments that address both volume loss and skin laxity.
A consultation with Dr. Zeena, a board-certified aesthetic dermatologist can help determine the most appropriate treatment plan. With today’s advanced cosmetic treatments, it is possible to effectively address
Ozempic face and restore a healthy, refreshed appearance so you can enjoy your new appearance.
At New Orleans Aesthetics, Dr. Zeena Al-Dujaili understands that facial changes following weight loss can affect appearance and confidence. She offers a variety of advanced non-surgical treatments to restore volume, enhance facial contours, and help patients achieve a refreshed, youthful appearance. Contact Dr. Zenna to schedule a consultation today.
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