What is Ozempic Face?

Understanding Facial Sagging From Weight Loss & What You Can Do About It

The buzz around Ozempic® and similar GLP-1 medications like Wegovy® and Mounjaro® has exploded thanks to their impressive ability to help patients lose weight quickly. But while a slimmer body may be the goal, many are surprised by an unwanted side effect of rapid weight loss: Ozempic Face.

As more patients turn to these medications, one issue is becoming more common: dramatic weight loss that leads to a gaunt, tired, or aged facial appearance. At Cosmetic Surgery Center, we’re here to explain what’s happening and what you can do about it.

What Is Facial Sagging From Ozempic?

Ozempic works by suppressing appetite and slowing digestion, which leads to fewer calories consumed and weight loss over a short period. Unfortunately, this fat loss doesn’t just come from the midsection or thighs; it also affects the face.

As you lose the fat that once provided youthful volume, your face can appear hollow, loose, or sagging, especially around the eyes, cheeks, and jawline. This sudden loss of support beneath the skin accelerates signs of aging and can make patients look significantly older, a phenomenon now known as Ozempic Face.

Signs You May Have Ozempic Face

• Hollow or sunken cheeks
• Loose, sagging skin around the jawline and neck
• More pronounced wrinkles and fine lines
• Dark circles or under-eye hollows
• A “deflated” or tired facial appearance
• Exaggerated smile lines or jowls

If you’ve lost 10-20% of your body weight quickly and are noticing changes in your face, you’re not alone.

Can Ozempic Face Be Reversed?

The good news is that yes, there are highly effective, medically backed treatments available. At Cosmetic Surgery Center, Dr. Joanne Lopes and her expert team offer both nonsurgical and surgical options to restore facial volume and tighten skin. These treatments are completely customized to your facial structure and aesthetic goals.

 Nonsurgical Treatments:

• Dermal Fillers: Restore volume in hollowed areas like cheeks, temples, and under-eyes.
• Sculptra®: A collagen stimulator that rebuilds facial structure over time.
• Microneedling & PRP: Stimulates collagen production for tighter, firmer skin.
• Botox® for Fine Lines: Smooth wrinkles caused by sagging and expression.

Surgical Options:

• Fat Transfer: Your fat is repurposed to add volume back into depleted areas.
• Facelift: Repositions underlying muscles and skin for long-term lift and youthfulness.
• Neck Lift: Removes excess skin and fat under the chin for a contoured jawline.

 Is Ozempic Face Permanent?

It depends. Younger patients may see some rebound in facial fullness over time if weight stabilizes and their skin has strong elasticity. But for many, especially adults over 40, the skin doesn’t “snap back” once volume is lost.

That’s why addressing the issue early, before significant sagging worsens, can make a big difference in preserving your appearance.

Schedule a Consultation

If you’re seeing changes in your face that don’t reflect how great you feel after losing weight, don’t worry, help is here. Cosmetic Surgery Center offers a full range of treatments to help you look as vibrant and healthy as you feel.

📞 Call us today at (757) 497-5400 to explore your options.

Let’s restore your confidence one beautiful result at a time.