Help! I Have “Ozempic Face:” Is There a Solution?
If you’ve lost weight rapidly, you may have noticed some unexpected changes in your face. Many people on medications like Ozempic and Wegovy experience the amazing benefits of weight loss, but you don’t get to choose exactly how that weight comes off.
For many, this may lead to a gaunt, sagging appearance often called “Ozempic face.” This happens because significant weight loss affects the fat distribution in your face, leading to loose skin, hollow cheeks, and a more aged look.
The good news is that there are ways to restore volume and smooth out excess skin to restore a youthful, refreshed appearance.
Premier board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joshua Greenwald, recognized as a “Top Doc” by Castle & Connolly, is one of New York’s top surgeons in facial rejuvenation. Using techniques like facelifts and fat transfers, he revitalizes the face and gives patients a refreshed face to go with their new body.
Why Does Ozempic Face Happen?
Rapid weight loss reduces fat throughout the body, including the face. When facial fat diminishes quickly, the skin may not contract fast enough, leaving sagging areas and deep hollows. Some common effects of Ozempic face include:
- Volume Loss in the cheeks and temples
- Line Deepening in the nasolabial folds (smile lines)
- Skin Sagging in the jaw and neck areas
All of these changes can cause a tired or prematurely aged appearance.
Although a healthy lifestyle can improve overall appearance, certain facial changes require more advanced solutions to restore a balanced, natural shape.
The skin’s ability to bounce back varies from person to person, and factors like age, genetics, and overall skin elasticity affect how much sagging occurs.
You have options if you’ve lost a lot of weight and are stuck with Ozempic face.
How Can a Facelift Help?
A facelift is one of the most effective ways to tighten loose skin and refresh facial contours after dramatic weight loss. This procedure smooths sagging areas, lifts the cheeks, and refines the jawline.
Unlike temporary cosmetic treatments, a facelift provides long-term improvement by removing extra skin and repositioning the underlying for a smooth, youthful contour. However, a facelift doesn’t increase facial volume.
Fortunately, there’s an answer for that in facial fat transfer. With facial fat transfer, Dr. Greenwald performs liposuction on an area where you have a little extra fat (most of us have those trouble areas even after major weight loss!)
Then, he uses a specialized protocol to clean and concentrate the fat. Saving the healthiest and most viable fat cells, he draws them into a syringe and strategically injects the fat where you need it most. This process can restore youthful-looking volume to your face while looking completely natural.
Fat transfer is particularly effective in the cheeks, under the eyes, and in the temples, all areas frequently affected by significant weight loss.
Facelift and Fat Transfer in Harrison, NY, and NYC
Dr. Greenwald offers expert solutions to help your face and body synergize beautifully after weight loss. Call 914-421-0113 to book a consultation at our Harrison or NYC office.
Dr. Joshua Greenwald is a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City who studied and trained at prestigious educational institutions including Columbia University, Emory University, and New York University School of Medicine. His keen aesthetic eye and refined surgical techniques have led him to be a top choice for cosmetic face, breast, and body procedures in NYC. His exceptional patient care has earned him the distinction of “Top Doc” by both Westchester Magazine and Castle & Connolly for over 10 years running. Dr. Greenwald is an active member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Medical Association, and the Westchester County Medical Society.