Ozempic Face: What Weight Loss Medications Do to Your Face and Skin & How Plastic Surgery Can Help?
Over the past few year, weight-loss medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Mounjaro® have exploded in popularity. Patients are seeing dramatic results on the scale — but many are also noticing unexpected changes in their face.
This phenomenon has been nicknamed 'Ozempic Face.'
What Is “Ozempic Face”?
Rapid weight loss, whether from medication or lifestyle changes, can cause the loss of facial fat and volume. While slimming down the body may be the goal, losing too much facial volume can lead to:
- Hollow cheeks
- Loose or sagging skin along the jawline ('jowls')
- Sunken under-eyes
- An overall older, tired appearance
It’s not the medication itself causing aging — it’s the speed and extent of weight loss that make facial changes more noticeable.
Who Is Most Affected?
Anyone who loses significant weight may notice facial changes, but it’s most common in:
- Adults over 40 (skin elasticity naturally decreases with age)
- Patients with rapid weight loss
- People with naturally thinner faces, where even small fat loss is visible
Treatment Options for Ozempic Face
The good news? These changes are treatable. Depending on your needs, both non-surgical and surgical options can restore a youthful, natural look.
Non-Surgical Options
- Dermal Fillers: Replace lost volume in the cheeks, under-eyes, and temples.
- Biostimulators (Sculptra®, Radiesse®): Stimulate collagen for gradual, natural-looking fullness.
- Skin Tightening Treatments: Radiofrequency or ultrasound-based devices to tighten mild laxity
Surgical Options
- Facelift or Mini-Facelift: Restores definition along the jawline and cheeks.
- Fat Grafting: Uses your own fat to naturally restore lost volume.
- Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty): Corrects hollowing or sagging around the eyes.
Can Ozempic Face Be Prevented?
While you can’t fully control how your face responds to weight loss, you can take steps to minimize changes:
- Maintain a balanced diet rich in protein and healthy fats
- Support skin health with medical-grade skincare
- Consider early non-surgical treatments if you notice subtle changes
Bottom Line
“Ozempic Face” is real, but it doesn’t have to be permanent. With the right combination of treatments — from fillers to facelifts — patients can enjoy their weight-loss results without sacrificing a youthful appearance.
At our clinic, we create customized treatment plans to restore natural beauty and confidence.
📞 Ready to learn more? Schedule a consultation today to see which option is right for you.
