Posted September 06, 2024 in Ozempic Face
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The explosion of weight loss drugs like Wegovy® and Ozempic® has been life-changing for many people. However, when you lose a significant amount of weight, you may find yourself looking much older than when you weighed more due to loss of volume in your cheeks and sagging skin. This phenomenon has been coined “Ozempic Face” and can be a frustrating downside to weight loss. In this blog, we discuss the treatments offered at DAVinci Plastic Surgery to restore a more youthful appearance to your face after weight loss.
What Is “Ozempic Face?”
Ozempic®, Mounjaro®, Wegovy®, and Zepbound® (also known by their more scientific names: semaglutide and tirzepatide) are all GLP1-agonists. They mimic the hormone in your body that controls your glucose levels, slows the emptying of your stomach, and curbs your appetite. The result has been significant weight loss for millions of people, helping them regain control of their weight and reclaim their health.
One of the advantages of these weight loss medications is that you see results quickly, as the pounds melt off and your body changes. While this is an excellent motivator to continue on your weight loss journey, it can also bring with it a downside: you may notice that while your face is thinner, you suddenly look older than you did before. When you lose a lot of weight quickly, you lose facial fat, and your skin doesn’t have time to “catch up” with the decrease in volume. You may appear gaunt—with hollow cheeks, sunken eyes, and more pronounced wrinkles and sagging skin. So, how can you refresh your appearance if you notice this happening?
Dermal Fillers
Most people are aware of dermal fillers, having seen celebrities and even friends and neighbors reap the benefits of injectable treatments. At DAVinci, we offer a wide variety of hyaluronic acid-based facial fillers from the JUVÉDERM®, Restylane®, and Belotero® lines. Each filler is formulated to treat different parts of your face, including:
- Hollowed cheeks
- Under eye hollowing
- Lines around the mouth
- Thin lips
- Moderate to severe wrinkles
- Nasolabial folds
- Marionette lines
The hyaluronic acid in the fillers also works with your body, stimulating the production of fresh collagen and elastin to keep skin glowing and supple longer. The length of your results varies according to which filler you receive, but most last at least one year, and some for as long as two years.
Facial Implants
If you are looking for a permanent solution to the loss of volume in your cheeks, you may choose to undergo cheek augmentation using facial implants. Facial implants come in several types of materials, shapes, and sizes, allowing you to choose the most attractive contour for your cheeks. Cheek augmentation with facial implants is an outpatient surgery, and as the implants are inserted through incisions inside your mouth, the procedure leaves no visible scars.
Facial Fat Grafting
You’ve likely heard of a Brazilian Butt Lift, but did you know that the same process can be used to augment your cheeks and restore volume to your face? Fat grafting, or fat transfer, is a procedure where excess fat is taken from an area of your body and injected into strategic locations on your face. On top of liposuction as an added bonus, facial fat grafting offers the benefits of injectable fillers with the longevity of facial implants. Facial fat transfer is considered permanent; however, if you continue to lose weight, you may lose the fat transferred to your face.
Learn More About Addressing Facial Volume Loss in Georgetown
At DAVinci Plastic Surgery, we understand that losing a significant amount of weight is something to be celebrated. We want all of our patients to look and feel their very best, which is why we offer several options for combating loss of volume in your face. To schedule a consultation and discover the best options for restoring volume and youthfulness to your face, call our office today at 202.966.9590 or complete the online contact form.
