“THEor slang “Ozempic Face” refers to the drooping, sunken, that can occur after significant weight loss. It is an aesthetic phenomenon, not rare, often associated with rapid weight loss due to the increasingly widespread use ofdrug of the same name to treat type 2 diabetes» explains the doctor Sergio Noviellocosmetic surgeon and General Director of the BAT Center. A phenomenon which, between premieres and red carpets, is not uncommon to observe in Hollywood, where several public figures have relied – openly or not – on pharmacological support for significant weight loss, almost always very quickly. The consequences are often visible in your face.
Ozempic face: why it happens
«Ozempic is the commercial name of a medicine it contains semaglutidean analogue of the intestinal hormone GLP-1 which regulates appetite and blood sugareffective in increasing the sense of satiety”, continues the specialist in microsurgery and experimental surgery.
The effect? Rapid weight losspraised by several Hollywood celebs, from Serena Williams to Rebel Wilson. «If on the one hand rapid weight loss gives satisfaction, on the other hand, in cases of significant overweight, a significant thinning of volumes can be created on the face, giving a hollowed out and aged appearance. Basically, a sudden and unbalanced transformation occurs.”
From left: Kelly Osbourne and Ariana Grande, before and today, after losing weight (Getty Images)
What happens to your face when you lose weight too quickly
Losing a lot of kilos in a short time has visible consequences on your face. «Rapid weight loss deprives the skin of structural and nourishing volumes, compromises elasticity and the consistency of the epidermis”, continues Dr. Noviello.
“Yes reduces subcutaneous fat, which plays a crucial role in definition of the contours of the face. The The first to suffer are the cheeks which lose their roundness, resulting in a gaunt appearance, and the eyes that may appear more sunken».
“The nasolabial folds and the marionette lines become more pronounced due to the lack of volume, leading to a more aged appearance. The cute that slides from the upper planes of the face turns out falling on the mandibular line, which loses its youthful aspect, and often forms a double chin”, says Sergio Noviello.
«The situation is also affected quality of the neck skin, which appears very thin, wrinkled, emptied and with significant sagging under the chin.”
Ozempic face: fixing it is not easy
Running for cover afterwards is not trivial. We aim for it skin tightening procedurestwo English words that when translated mean stretch the skinto make the skin of the face and neck more toned, compact and relaxed again without the use of a scalpel.
«Among the most effective protocols ultrasounds stand out: used by expert doctors, they can help firm toneless skin, making skin marks and furrows less evident”, explains the expert.
Some volumes can be restored with hyaluronic acid fillers. «They are ideal for specifically restoring volume loss in moles fat compartments of the face such as cheeks, cheekbones and nasolabial folds, restoring fullness and harmony”, continues Dr. Noviello.
In any case: «For appreciable results in terms of weight loss, health and beauty, it is important rely on expert doctors, able to customize the most suitable treatment plan to obtain a natural result. And, first of all, iset your weight loss path optimally, tailor-made and within functional times to the organism.”
