Originally developed as a diabetes medication, GLP-1 drugs have helped many patients with their weight loss goals. However, you may be concerned about a side effect commonly referred to as Ozempic face. Our team at Natural Image OC—including our cosmetic surgeon and master injector—will explain the truth about weight loss drugs and facial fat or muscle loss and discuss your options for restoring facial volume. Contact us today to schedule your visit.
Ozempic face, or facial changes caused by muscle and fat loss, is typically caused by the rapid weight loss achieved using GLP-1 drugs or other methods of quickly losing weight. Rapid loss of fat may lead to:
These changes may not be as noticeable if you lose weight at a more gradual pace. If the effects are significant and affect your confidence, there are several options for treating them. Combining weight loss therapies with treatments such as Emsculpt can help reduce muscle loss through its muscle-strengthening technology. Early biostimulatory treatment is recommended for patients on GLP- 1’s, including biostimulatory fillers, biostimulatory lasers, and devices to prevent collagen and elastin loss in the skin, which can also happen. In addition, loss of muscle can lead to bone loss, making early muscle stimulation important in reducing this risk as well.
Your care team at Natural Image OC will help you determine the best option for treating a gaunt face caused by GLP-1 weight loss medications. We want you to look and feel your best.
Injections, such as dermal fillers, or fat grafting can help to restore facial fullness in your cheeks, under your eyes, or around your lips, chin, and mouth. Another option is a face and neck lift, which reduces and redistributes excess skin, fat, and muscle tissue using strategically placed incisions.
We are here to help you understand each treatment option. Every patient’s needs are unique, and we will help you find the treatment or combination of treatments that will best address your areas of concern.
At Natural Image OC, we are happy to support you at any point during your treatment process. We want to answer any questions you may have to empower you to be an active participant in your care.
Although it is true that loss of facial volume and most other side effects from GLP-1 drugs are not serious, you should seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe vomiting or fever, intense stomach pain or tenderness, constipation, or jaundice.
Our team at Natural Image OC is here to support you as you embark on or continue your weight loss journey. We will help you determine if GLP-1 medications are suitable for you and discuss the potential side effects of rapid weight loss, including the truth about weight loss drugs and facial fat or muscle loss, and how we can help remedy these issues. Contact us today to schedule your consultation.
Dr. Sikorski offers cosmetic & dermatology procedures to patients in all Orange County communities. We provide facelifts, neck lifts, blepharoplasty, CoolSculpting, and other surgical and nonsurgical procedures. Schedule your cosmetic dermatology consultation today!
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