how can plastic surgery improve the face after ozempic weight loss?

There’s no question that more people have been able to lose weight lately with help from Ozempic (semaglutide), an appetite-suppressing medication. While many people are excited to create new contours for their body, they may be less thrilled with how significant weight loss can change the contours of their face. Hence, some people now use the term “Ozempic face” to describe these changes.

Below, Dr. Erwin Bulan discusses how weight loss can change the face, as well as some cosmetic procedures that can improve the face.

WHAT IS “OZEMPIC FACE”?

The most visible change that accompanies weight loss is a loss of facial volume. Fat burned from a low-calorie diet affects facial fat like it does fat in other areas. Unfortunately, while weight loss is welcome in most areas of the body, fat is seen as a positive in the face because it provides a youthful shape. Hollowed out spaces can appear on the face, exaggerating the gauntness. 

Depending on its elasticity, the skin can start to look loose and droopy. This also allows lines and wrinkles to form, which further ages the face.

WHAT PROCEDURES CAN IMPROVE THE FACE AFTER WEIGHT LOSS

Many people lose weight not only to get healthier, but also to try to improve their appearance. Therefore, it can be discouraging for someone to discover that their face looks less attractive after weight loss. Some of the cosmetic procedures that can benefit patients who have lost a significant amount of weight include:

• Juvéderm: This dermal filler injection can restore volume to the face. Hyaluronic acid hydrates and plumps the skin to provide fullness to areas like the cheeks for youthful contours. It can also minimize static lines on the lower face.
• Facelift: Facial sagging causes jowls at the bottom of the face, diminishing the strong, sharp jawline that is attractive for both men and women. By tightening the lower face, Dr. Bulan can create youthful definition.
• Neck lift: Sagging skin can also affect the neck. Tightening the neck skin can minimize a wattle or “turkey” neck.
• Brow lift: To counteract sagging skin on the forehead, brow lift subtly smooths the brow in a way that minimizes frown lines and re-elevates the eyebrows.

REJUVENATE YOUR FACE WITH DR. BULAN

If you have lost weight, with or without a drug like semaglutide, you may have concerns that your face looks prematurely old. To rejuvenate your features so that your face better complements your trimmed down body, learn more about your cosmetic options with one of Essex, Union, and Morris County, NJ’s best facial plastic surgeons. Call (973) 467-9744 for a consultation.