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Treating Ozempic Face: Understanding The Side Effects & Solutions

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January 31, 2025

As more people turn to Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, a new conversation is emerging around the effects of the medication on facial appearance. Often referred to as "Ozempic Face," these changes can include a gaunter look due to the rapid reduction in facial fat. While the transformation can be uncomfortable for some, understanding these changes and the underlying factors for why they occur can help you navigate your weight loss journey with confidence.

What is Ozempic Face?

Ozempic face refers to the visible, rapid changes in facial appearance that some people may experience while taking Ozempic. As the medication supports the body in shedding excess fat, facial features may shift to a gaunt, hollow look. With a reduced amount of facial volume, cheeks can become sunken or swallowed, and wrinkles, fine lines, and even skin laxity may become more noticeable. Ozempic face is seen more commonly in those who start to lose weight rapidly, causing a potentially drastic before and after result.

Accepting Changes During Your Weight Loss Journey

Drastic changes in your body may be uncomfortable or unfamiliar at first, but it's important to embrace the changes you’re experiencing and celebrate your milestones. These changes are part of the progress toward a healthier lifestyle and meeting your weight goals. Our team reminds plastic surgery patients that focusing on the long-term benefits of weight management help to overcome some of the temporary, unexpected changes. Improved energy, mobility, and an increase in confidence are most important in your weight loss journey. Our weight loss program ensures you reach your goal weight safely and effectively, providing support and encouragement along the way so you don’t have to feel alone in the changes you're experiencing.

Ozempic Face Solutions: Support Your Skin & Enhance Facial Appearance

Confidence is key to living out the best version of yourself. If an ozempic face is getting in the way of making you feel your best, the Centre for Plastic Surgery provides cosmetic and personalized solutions to restore your facial volume and vibrancy. For an upgraded skincare regimen, the Centre For Pure Skin provides professional, high-quality products that improve the overall hydration, texture, elasticity, and vibrancy of the skin. Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers can also provide a quick, effective way to lift and plump your skin, giving back some volume that the ozempic face may have taken away. If Ozempic use has made fine lines, wrinkles, and skin laxity more noticeable, Morpheus8 offers a powerful solution by working deep within the skin to smooth wrinkles and restore firmness in the face and neck.


Looking for something more permanent? At the Centre for Plastic Surgery, we offer professional procedures performed by our board-certified plastic surgeons such as facelifts to provide a long-lasting increase in volume and elasticity. With three levels of facelifts to choose from (mini, full, and neck), our team works closely with you and your needs to determine the best facelift procedure for your skin.

Feel Confident in Your Skin With the Centre For Plastic Surgery 

Your weight loss journey is unique and deserves to be celebrated. Embrace ozempic face and find solutions at the Centre for Plastic Surgery. Schedule a consultation to join our weight management program and discover procedures that work best for you and your needs.

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