What is Ozempic Face and how can it be treated?

With the growing popularity of GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic (semaglutide), patients are beginning to notice unexpected changes in their facial appearance—most notably, what has come to be known colloquially as “Ozempic face.” This term refers to a gaunt, aged facial appearance that can result from rapid or significant weight loss. Patients who have lost weight are now seeking treatments to restore volume, improve skin structure, and rejuvenate their overall appearance. In this article, we will explore what Ozempic face is, why it occurs, and how treatments such as EMface and dermal fillers can effectively address and reverse these changes.

What is Ozempic Face?

Ozempic is a GLP-1 receptor agonist originally prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. However, its ability to promote appetite suppression and sustained weight loss has led to its increased use in non-diabetic patients seeking to lose weight.

While weight loss can have numerous health benefits, it can also lead to undesirable aesthetic consequences, particularly in the face. When fat volume is lost too quickly, especially in the mid-face, temples, and jawline, the skin may appear deflated or sagging, accentuating fine lines, folds, and hollowness.

Key characteristics of Ozempic face may include:

• Hollow cheeks and temples

• Prominent nasolabial folds

• Increased visibility of bone structure

• Sagging skin and jowling

• A generally tired or prematurely aged appearance

Why Does This Happen?

Facial fat pads serve not only to provide volume but also to support the overlying skin and musculature. With age, and particularly with rapid weight loss, these fat compartments shrink, migrate, or become deflated, leading to a skeletal appearance. In individuals taking Ozempic, this process can be accelerated, especially if weight loss occurs more quickly than the skin and soft tissues can adapt. In addition, facial skin may lose its elasticity and collagen stores, especially in patients over the age of 35, further contributing to volume loss and sagging.

How can Ozempic Face be treated?

While the effects of weight loss on the face can be disheartening, there are highly effective, non-surgical options available to restore youthful proportions and firmness to the face. At Dr. Christine Medical Aesthetics, we offer a range of bespoke treatments tailored to the individual’s facial anatomy and desired outcome.

1. Skin Treatments to boost skin quality

Medical Grade Skincare together with injectable skin boosters such as Profhilo to hydrate and plump the skin and stimulate collagen will be the first step to improve skin quality. RF microneedling will also help to boost collagen and support and tighten the skin. This treatment creates tiny microchannels in the skin and encourages skin repair with fresher stronger tighter collagen.

2. EMface: Skin Tightening & Muscle Lifting Without Needles

EMface is a revolutionary, non-invasive facial treatment that combines synchronised radiofrequency (RF) with high-intensity facial muscle stimulation (HIFES™ technology). This dual action lifts the facial muscles while simultaneously tightening the skin and stimulating collagen and elastin production.

How EMface helps address Ozempic face:

• Improves facial tone and definition by lifting key muscle groups

• Enhances skin firmness without injectables

• Restores natural contours by strengthening underlying support structures

• Boosts skin quality and elasticity

EMface is particularly beneficial when used in combination with dermal fillers, offering a comprehensive approach that addresses both volume loss and tissue laxity.

3. Profhilo Structura

The natural fat pads in the face provide facial structure and support as well as plumpness. Rapid weight loss can lead to deflation of these fat pads and loss of support of the facial structures leading to collapse of the connective tissue. Profhilo Structura is a unique injectable treatment of pure hyaluronic acide that flows under the skin. It will stimulate fat pad regeneration in the face which in turn may restore some lift and support.

4. Dermal Fillers: Precision Volume Restoration

Hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers are an ideal solution for restoring lost volume and redefining facial contours. By strategically replacing volume in the midface, cheeks, temples, and jawline, we can soften hollow areas and lift sagging tissues.

Benefits of dermal fillers include:

• Immediate results with minimal downtime

• Natural-looking volume restoration

• Improved facial balance and contour

• Stimulation of collagen production (depending on the filler used)

Each treatment is tailored to the patient's unique facial structure, ensuring harmonious and subtle enhancement. Results typically last between 9 and 18 months, depending on the product and treatment area.

A Combined Approach for Optimal Results

Treating Ozempic face effectively often requires a multi-modal approach, combining volume restoration with structural and skin support. At Dr. Christine Medical Aesthetics, we take a holistic view of facial ageing and work closely with each patient to design a bespoke plan that restores youthful balance and vitality.

Typical treatment plans may include:

• Medical-grade skincare to maintain skin health post-treatment

• Profhilo to plump the skin and stimulate collagen.

• RF microneedling to tighten and strengthen the skin

• Profhilo Structura to restore natural fat pad support in the face

• EMface sessions to lift and tone the face naturally

• Dermal filler to the midface and temple to replace volume loss

• Dermal filler to the jawline for definition and support and to soften the nose to mouth lines and marionette lines.

While Ozempic face is an increasingly common aesthetic concern, it can be addressed safely and effectively through personalised, non-surgical aesthetic treatments. Whether you are experiencing early signs of volume loss or more advanced facial hollowing, there are solutions available to help you regain a refreshed, natural appearance.

Why choose Dr. Christine Medical Aesthetics?

We’re here to help you regain confidence in your appearance. With extensive experience in treating concerns like Ozempic Face, we offer tailored, professional care designed around your unique features and lifestyle.

From your initial consultation to your final results, we’ll support you throughout the process creating a personalised treatment plan that restores volume, enhances facial structure, and delivers natural-looking results without the need for downtime.

Book a consultation today with Dr.Christine in Tunbridge Wells and let’s work together to help you put your best face forward!