How to Prevent “Ozempic Face”
About “Ozempic Face”
The GLP-1 agonists Ozempic or Wegovy, which contain Semaglutide aids in weight loss by affecting digestion and suppressing appetite through gut and brain chemical modulation.
These drugs are popular for effectively treating type 2 diabetes and obesity and while they improve cardiometabolic profiles, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome, they are not without risks and benefits of treatment must be weighed.
Let’s discuss “Ozempic face”
The term “Ozempic face” has gained popularity on social media due to GLP-1 agonist drugs, referring to physical changes from rapid weight loss. This effect is not exclusive to Ozempic and can occur with any method causing more than 2 lbs. of weight loss per week over several weeks.
Rapid weight loss affects the whole body, including the face, leading to hollowed temples and sagging or wrinkled skin around the eyes, cheeks, jaw, and mouth due to facial fat loss. This is more noticeable in older individuals with pre-existing bone structure loss, facial fat loss, lines, or wrinkles.
While many desire rapid weight loss, doctors generally do not recommend it except in specific medical circumstances, such as uncontrolled type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or preparation for surgery.
Additionally, rapid weight loss can cause gallstones, dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, menstrual changes in women, hair loss, and muscle loss. It’s crucial to be kind to our bodies in pursuit of health goals, aiming for sustainable, low-risk results that ensure long-term satisfaction.
How to avoid it.
Maintain a weight loss rate of 1-2 lbs. per week to mitigate facial fat loss. Monitor physiological changes closely and adjust medication doses or behavioral interventions like diet and exercise accordingly. Ensure you have a plan for medical intervention in case of adverse effects. Additionally, consider cosmetic procedures like PDO threads, microneedling, and dermal fillers (not provided by Omni Health NP) to address any facial fat loss that occurs.
Better news.
At Omni Health, we create personalized programs with close monitoring to prevent adverse effects. We collaborate with you to develop your treatment plan, respecting your individual health, beauty, and weight loss goals. Our behavioral and medical weight loss options can help you achieve your desired outcome. Unlike surgery, some medical weight loss results are reversible or can complement weight loss surgery for select patients.
We focus on taking care of your mind, body, and face. You are not defined by your weight; you are a person with a life, goals, and dreams to pursue in the healthiest body possible, and we are here to support you.
