You may have seen the term ‘Ozempic face’ pass by on social media. Hollywood stars like Ashley Benson and John Goodman have had to deal with it, and there are many others besides them. You can read about what Ozempic face is, what causes it and how it can be remedied in this blog.
What is Ozempic?
Ozempic is a drug containing the active ingredient semaglutide and is mainly prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It belongs to the GLP-1 receptor agonists, a group of hormones that ensure blood sugar levels are maintained when the body fails to do so itself. Besides regulating blood sugar levels, Ozempic also has an effect on reducing appetite. Therefore, it leads to weight loss in many users. This weight loss is one of the reasons why Ozempic is also used off-label for medical weight loss and obesity control. Because several well-known people have used the drug for this reason, it has greatly grown in popularity.
What is Ozempic face?
Ozempic face is a phenomenon that becomes visible when people lose a lot of weight in a short period of time. The fat in the face serves as a support for the skin to keep it voluminous and tight. When fat decreases rapidly, excess skin can appear. The cheeks fall inwards, lines and wrinkles become more visible and the jawline slackens. People with Ozempic face often have sunken cheeks and extra definition of puffiness. This creates a tired, ageing appearance.
Does Ozempic accelerate facial ageing?
To briefly answer the question of whether Ozempic accelerates facial ageing; no, it does not. Ozempic itself does not directly accelerate facial ageing, but the weight loss associated with it can lead to an ageing appearance. This is because rapid fat loss in the face can cause skin sagging and loss of volume, making wrinkles and fine lines more visible. This is because the fat in the face serves as a kind of padding that keeps the skin taut and youthful. When this fat disappears quickly, the skin can start to droop and the face can start to look older.
Solutions for Ozempic Face
Should you suffer from sagging skin on the face, fortunately there are a number of treatments to add volume and/or tighten the skin:
- Radiesse;
- Sculptra;
- Morpheus8.
Radiesse is an injectable composed of natural minerals. These are injected deep into the skin and provide immediate plumping and also stimulate the stimulation of the skin’s own collagen. The Sculptra treatment stimulates collagen production to a much greater extent than Radiesse, but is only visible after several months. Unlike Radiesse, Sculptra does not serve as a ‘filler’. Morpheus8 is the only one of the three that is not an injectable. It is a treatment involving microneedling and radiofrequency. Microneedling stimulates the production of collagen and elastin by triggering the natural healing process. The heat from the radiofrequency causes collagen fibres to contract and tighten the skin.
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