I have been taking Ozempic for diabetes and have only lost 5 pounds but I have Ozempic face. I’m not taking it for weight loss. If I have a facelift, will resuming Ozempic after a facelift cause Ozempic face again or should I seek out a different diabetes medication. Help my doctors don't know, I'm concerned.
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