"Ozempic face" side effect - Should I be worried?

The phrases Ozempic Face and Ozempic Butt are more associated with significant weight loss versus the medication itself. How can this be addressed? Follow a healthy, balanced diet to ensure you are not deficient in nutrition. Keep a regular exercise program to prevent muscle loss. You can also consider options such as fillers and skin care treatments to keep the face looking rejuvenated and fresh.

A potential side effect of any weight loss is loss of volume (fat *and* muscle) everywhere, including the face. Due to the decreased collagen production and regeneration later in life, this loss of volume can often be accompanied by sagging or crepey skin- but this can also be caused by *rapid* weight loss, as is the case with "Ozempic face". In our office, we take a holistic approach to using semaglutide (ozempic, wegovy) and tirzepatide (mounjaro, zepbound) so as to mitigate as many of the deterring side effects as possible. Dosing to maintain an average 1-3lbs of weight loss per week is particularly helpful. Additionally, treatments such as Sculptra, PRP, and RF-Microneedling are important steps in maintaining facial volume and improving skin health. For the body, EmSculpt NEO is a great way to ensure muscle building during the program, as well as Conjugated Linoleic Acid as a take-home supplement. When used appropriately and under the right guidance, these medications are a wonderful option for weight loss for many people. Best of luck! Genie Alexander, RN BSN for Dr. Anna Petropoulos, MD FRCS at Center for Classic Beauty, Danvers & Boston, MA.

Ozempic face is a term describing changes to skin and underlying support structures that can occur with weight loss, which may result in wrinkles, skin looseness, or volume and unwanted appearance changes. While these negative changes do not necessarily happen to everyone experiencing weight loss with semaglutide, we recommend clinical regular monitoring and early preventive measures to minimize Ozempic face effects.

Ozempic (semaglutide) is a medication used to manage type 2 diabetes and it has been approved by the FDA for weight loss in certain individuals. Side effects can vary among individuals and can include gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and decreased appetite. Weight loss is also a common side effect due to the decreased appetite and improvement in blood sugar control.
The term "Ozempic face" likely refers to noticeable weight loss in the face, which can sometimes occur in individuals who lose weight rapidly or significantly. However, this is not a commonly reported side effect of Ozempic specifically. The medication tends to promote gradual and sustainable weight loss, which is less likely to result in a gaunt or thin appearance.
Remember that the goal of therapy with Ozempic, or any other medication, is to improve your health. If you experience side effects that concern you or affect your quality of life, it's important to communicate this to your healthcare provider so they can adjust your treatment plan as needed.

Hello, thank you for your question. Any rapid weight loss method can result in losing facial volume more quickly and altering the appearance of the face. Once rapid weight loss occurs, the skin has less time to adapt appropriately, resulting in an increased appearance of skin sagging. Ozempic is targeted for fat loss, and we have fat everywhere in our body. The quickest place to see this effect is usually the face, but it can also occur in the arms, abdomen, and legs, depending on how much fat is to be lost. However, there are alternatives that be done to help restore lost volume, such as dermal fillers. If this is a concern to you, I would suggest speaking with a practitioner to make sure you are a candidate for Ozempic and discuss treatment modalities down the road to help reduce volume loss in the face.