Weight-loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have revolutionized how we approach obesity and diabetes management. These GLP-1 receptor agonists have helped countless individuals achieve remarkable weight loss results. However, as these medications become more widespread, an unexpected side effect emerges: facial volume loss, commonly known as “Ozempic face.”
If you’ve experienced significant weight loss and noticed your face looking gaunt, hollow, or older than before, you’re not alone. The good news? There are effective, natural-looking solutions to restore your facial harmony while maintaining your results.
What Exactly Is “Ozempic Face”?
“Ozempic face” isn’t caused by the medication itself – it results from rapid, significant weight loss. When you lose substantial weight quickly, your body doesn’t just shed fat from your midsection or thighs. You also lose the facial fat pads that give your face youthful fullness and structure.
These facial fat compartments are crucial for maintaining smooth contours, defined cheekbones, and that overall “glow” of health. When they diminish rapidly, the result can be hollow cheeks, deeper nasolabial folds, sunken temples, and prominent jowls. Essentially, your face may appear to have aged several years in a matter of months.
The detection of these changes often catches patients off guard. They’re thrilled with their body transformation but concerned about looking tired, older, or unwell in their face, even though they feel better than ever.
Why Does This Happen?
Our faces naturally lose volume as we age through a combination of fat loss, bone resorption, and collagen breakdown. Rapid weight loss can accelerate this process dramatically. The face has distinct fat compartments in areas like the cheeks, temples, and around the eyes. When these areas lose volume quickly, the overlying skin may not have time to adapt, creating a deflated appearance.
Additionally, the skin’s elasticity decreases with age due to reduced collagen and elastin production. When combined with sudden volume loss, the skin simply can’t bounce back as effectively as it once could.
The Natural-Looking Solution: Strategic Volume Restoration
At Feinstein Dermatology, we specialize in treating facial volume loss with sophisticated, natural-looking approaches. Dr. Feinstein, a Board-Certified Mohs Surgeon and dermatologist, is a Diamond-Level Allergan Partner, making him a leading injectable expert and putting us at the top of over 48,000 Allergan Accounts. He is also a top aesthetic injector ranked in the top 2% nationwide, ensuring you receive the most advanced, expertly administered treatments.
Dermal Fillers: Your Best Defense Against Volume Loss
The most effective treatment for Ozempic face is strategic dermal filler placement. These injectable treatments can restore lost volume precisely where you need it most. However, the key to natural-looking results lies in technique, product selection, and understanding facial anatomy.
We don’t simply “fill in” hollow areas. Instead, we analyze your facial structure, consider your age and skin quality, and create a comprehensive plan that restores volume while maintaining your natural expressions and features. The goal is for people to notice that you look refreshed and healthy, not that you’ve “had work done.”
Most Popular Areas to Get Treated
The areas most commonly affected by rapid weight loss include:
- Cheeks and Mid-Face: Lost cheek volume can make you appear gaunt and tired. Strategic filler placement here can restore that healthy, youthful fullness while lifting and supporting the entire mid-face area.
- Temples: Hollow temples create an aged, skeletal appearance. Gentle volume restoration in this area can dramatically improve your overall facial harmony.
- Under-Eye Area: Weight loss can make under-eye hollows more prominent, creating a tired appearance even when well-rested.
- Jawline and Chin: Volume loss here can contribute to jowling and loss of facial definition.
Our Approach: Personalized Care for Natural Results
We provide personalized care by working closely with you to understand your concerns and aesthetic goals. Every face is unique, and your treatment plan should reflect that individuality. We utilize advanced technology to deliver precise and effective treatments with minimal discomfort and downtime.
We’ll assess your facial structure during your consultation, discuss your concerns, and develop a customized treatment plan. Some patients benefit from a single session, while others achieve optimal results through a series of treatments spaced over time.
The Timing Factor
The best time to address volume loss is typically after your weight has stabilized. This ensures more predictable, longer-lasting results since your facial structure won’t continue changing dramatically. However, we can work with you throughout your weight loss journey to address concerns as they arise.
Beyond Fillers: Comprehensive Facial Rejuvenation
While dermal fillers are the gold standard for volume replacement, we often combine them with other treatments for comprehensive results. Neuromodulators can address dynamic wrinkles that may appear more prominent after volume loss. Skin tightening treatments, such as SkinTyte®, and laser treatments, such as HALO® Laser, can improve overall skin quality and firmness.
All laser consultations and treatments are performed exclusively by Dr. Brian Feinstein, double board-certified in Dermatology and Mohs Surgery, with over twenty years of experience in laser-based treatments.
Meet Your Surgeon
Brian Feinstein, D.O., FAAD – Board-Certified Dermatologist & Board-Certified Mohs Surgeon
Your Experience Matters
Relax in our patient lounge that feels like home, enjoy signature coffees and teas crafted by our patient experience ambassador, and take advantage of comfort touches like cozy blankets during treatments.
Our patient library offers a peaceful space to unwind, and our warm, welcoming staff ensures you feel at ease from the moment you arrive.
Moving Forward with Confidence
Significant weight loss is an incredible achievement that deserves to be celebrated. You shouldn’t have to choose between a healthy body and a youthful face. With the right approach and expert care, you can maintain both.
The key is working with experienced providers who understand facial anatomy, have access to high-quality products, and prioritize natural-looking results. At Feinstein Dermatology, we’re committed to helping you look as healthy and vibrant as you feel.
Ready to restore your facial harmony? Schedule your consultation today to discover how we can help you achieve natural-looking results that complement your healthy lifestyle transformation.
