What is "Ozempic face"?

"Ozempic face" is a media term for the gaunt or aged facial appearance that can follow rapid weight loss on any GLP-1 — it's caused by fat loss, not the drug itself.

"Ozempic face" is a media term for the gaunt or aged facial appearance that can follow rapid weight loss on any GLP-1 — it's caused by fat loss, not the drug itself. When you lose weight quickly, fat is lost from everywhere, including the cheeks and temples. The medication doesn't selectively target the face — it's just a visible early site of fat loss. The same effect happens with rapid weight loss from any cause (bariatric surgery, very-low-calorie diets). It's most noticeable in people over 40 whose skin has less elastic recoil. Slowing the pace of weight loss, hitting your protein target to preserve facial muscle, and staying well-hydrated all help.

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