What is Ozempic Face and How Can I Fix It?

It seems like the news is full of stories about semaglutide, a medication also marketed under brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy. This medication allows people to change their relationship with food and lose significant amounts of weight. While weight loss can benefit you in many ways, it can also lead to volume loss in parts of your face, an effect that’s often being called Ozempic Face. 

What is Ozempic or Semaglutide? 

Ozempic and Weygovy are two common brand names for semaglutide. This medication was developed to treat type 2 diabetes but has also been shown to be effective for quick weight loss. It works by mimicking the action of GLP-1, a peptide released by the gut that tells your brain you are full. As a result, it allows people to eat less without feeling hungry or struggling with cravings. Many people have been able to lose a large amount of weight, improving their health and confidence, but leaving some areas of the face lacking in volume. The lack of volume can mean hollow or sunken cheeks, loose skin, and premature aging.  

What is Ozempic Face and How Can I Fix It?

If you have taken Ozempic and lost a lot of weight, you may have noticed facial changes. The most common effects people notice are:

• Hollowness or volume loss in areas like the cheeks, temples, and under the eyes
• Increased visibility of lines and wrinkles
• Loss of volume that causes skin to sag 

Ozempic Face affects each person differently, so we offer a range of surgical and non-surgical options for restoring youthful looking features. It can help you achieve the best of both worlds: weight loss and increased body confidence along with a natural looking and beautiful facial improvement. We recommend a consultation with our board-certified Newport Beach team so we can assess your needs and discuss the best choices for you. We offer both in-person and virtual consultations.  

Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers or facial fillers are used to restore volume and definition that can be lost after weight loss with semaglutide medications. The biggest advantages of dermal fillers are:

• They are quick, convenient, and take only a few minutes out of your busy day. 
• They are safe, low-risk, and effective. 
• They can be used almost anywhere you want to restore lost volume.
• They are available in numerous materials and formulas.

Dermal fillers are often used to achieve full, defined cheeks, smooth lines and wrinkles, and fill in hollowness left by fat loss. They can fill in hollow temples and improve the appearance of under eye bags. In general, they provide a temporary volume boost in your desired area. 

Fat Transfer

Facial fat transfer is a procedure that removes fat from a donor location on your body such as the abdomen or thighs. This fat is purified and prepared before being placed into areas of your face that have lost volume. These fat cells will establish themselves in their new location, restoring volume in many different areas of the face. 

Because fat transfer uses liposuction to collect fat, it is a more complex treatment than dermal fillers. However, unlike dermal fillers, this option can last a lifetime. 

LiteLift®

If your face has lost volume and started to sag due to semaglutide medications like Ozempic or Wegovy, you may benefit from a LiteLift®. This modified facelift in Newport Beach is less invasive than a traditional facelift. It effectively tightens loose skin to restore the definition of your features and smooth wrinkles. 

A LiteLift® is often recommended if you have developed bothersome sagging or loose skin after weight loss. People with sagging skin due to weight loss can often see their desired results without a standard facelift. 

Am I a Candidate for Ozempic Face Treatment?

Medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are being prescribed more and more frequently as people discover this new effective way to lose weight. As a result, many people are leading healthier lives, although they may not like the negative effects of fat loss to their face. 

You may be an ideal candidate for Ozempic Face treatment if your face has changed after losing weight with these medications. You may also be an ideal candidate if you have lost a significant amount of weight due to other reasons. Candidates should be in overall good health and have reasonable expectations. 

What Results Will I See After Ozempic Face Treatment?

The results of Ozempic Face treatments depend on the type of treatment and your unique concerns. Dermal filler results are often visible immediately. They may last anywhere from six months to several years, depending on the filler type. The results of fat transfer and a LiteLift® can last a lifetime, although they may change if you gain or lose weight or as you age. 

Take the Next Step

As soon as you step into our Newport Beach office, our welcoming staff will carefully listen to your concerns and guide you through your treatment journey. To learn more about Ozempic Face treatment and the innovative treatments offered at Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery in Newport Beach, CA, contact our office by calling (949) 720-3888 or by filling out the consultation request form below.