In recent years, GLP-1 medications like Ozempic (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide) have transformed how we approach weight loss and metabolic health. These medications have quickly gained popularity as a powerful weight loss tool through a once-a-week injection. However, with dramatic weight loss comes new challenges – fat loss where we don’t want it! Dramatic weight loss is not limited to changes in your waist and body, but will also show evidence in the face. Enter the new buzzword in both medical and beauty circles: Ozempic face.
At The Hudson Med Spa in Englewood, NJ, we have the tools to help you with Ozempic face! In this blog post, we’ll explain exactly what causes Ozempic face, how it relates to weight loss and facial volume loss, and how we can help you prevent or reverse these changes.
Ozempic face refers to the facial aesthetic change often seen in patients who experience rapid or significant weight loss while using GLP-1 medications. When someone loses weight quickly, the facial fat loss can outpace the skin’s ability to retract, leading to sagging, hollowing, and increased visibility of wrinkles. This is exacerbated by the natural aging process, which already contributes to skin laxity and volume loss—changes that often require treatments such as dermal fillers to restore lost volume and support the facial structure.
The deep fat compartments of the face play a major role in youthful contours. When these diminish, it creates an aged or tired appearance. Facial fat loss is the underlying cause of many signs of Ozempic face including:
- Temporal hollowing
- Sunken cheeks
- Hollow under eyes
- Loose, sagging skin
- Prominent nasolabial folds
- Jowling or loss of jaw definition
- An overall gaunt or aged appearance
Who Is at Risk for Ozempic Face?
While anyone taking GLP-1 medication for weight loss can develop facial changes, some individuals are more susceptible. Where we store fat varies for each person based on their own genetics, and the same is true when it comes to fat loss. Ozempic face may not occur in everyone with dramatic weight loss; however, those with preexisting volume loss in the face are more at risk of developing it and may benefit from early interventions such as microneedling + PRP to support collagen production and maintain skin integrity.
Here are some examples of those at high risk for Ozempic face:
- Patients over 40, who already experience age-related facial volume loss
- People with lower body fat percentages
- Individuals who lose more than 10% of their body weight
- Those with thinner facial structures to begin with
In Englewood, NJ, we’ve seen a rise in patients seeking cosmetic consultations—particularly for treatments like Morpheus8—after dramatic transformations with Ozempic or similar weight loss therapies.
How To Treat Ozempic Face
The good news is that Ozempic face is not permanent and can often be prevented or corrected with medical and aesthetic interventions. At The Hudson Med Spa in Englewood, NJ, we offer several solutions:
1. Restore Volume with Dermal Fillers
Hyaluronic acid-based fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane are a great treatment to restore lost volume, especially in temples, cheeks, and under eye. Fillers can also provide more support to offer a lifting effect of the lower face correcting laugh lines or jowling that is exacerbated by weight loss.
2. Support Skin with PRF injections
With facial volume loss it is important to stimulate your body’s own collagen production to avoid and correct the skin laxity seen with weight loss. Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) is injected into the skin to provide your body with growth factors that stimulate collagen and elastin production over time. PRF is created from your own blood supply making it truly an all-natural treatment.
3. Tighten Skin with RF Microneedling (Morpheus8)
Treatments like radiofrequency microneedling (e.g., Morpheus8) help tighten loose skin and improve elasticity, offering non-surgical lifting and firming. This treatment is a game changer for sagging necks!
Can Ozempic Face Be Prevented?
Yes, in many cases, with early intervention with combination of aesthetic treatments and lifestyle support you can avoid the dreaded Ozempic Face. Small impactful treatments spaced throughout your weight loss journey can keep you looking youthful and refreshed, rather than tired and older.
If you’re planning or currently undergoing a weight loss program with Ozempic, consider consulting with us to proactively plan for your skin’s changes, especially as resources like the Cleveland Clinic explain how facial volume loss can accompany rapid results.
Why Choose Us?
At The Hudson Med Spa, we take a holistic, patient-centered approach to aesthetics and wellness. As a facility with our own GLP-1 weight loss program we are very familiar with the changes patients see in their face and body with dramatic weight loss. Our weight loss members receive discounted pricing on all our medical services and retail skincare to support their new skin needs.
Our highly trained team of medical professionals and licensed aestheticians will create a custom facial rejuvenation plan for you and monitor your skin health throughout your weight loss journey. We understand the importance of looking as good as you feel, and we’re proud to help our Englewood community feel confident in their transformation.
Book Your Consultation in Englewood Today
If you’re noticing facial changes while using Ozempic or are concerned about potential side effects, don’t wait. Schedule a personalized consultation at the Hudson Med Spa in Englewood, NJ and let our team create a tailored plan that fits your beauty and wellness goals.
