Ozempic Face: A Plastic Surgeon’s Guide to Restoring Facial Volume and Youthfulness

Ozempic Face occurs when rapid weight loss causes a decrease in fat, leading to a sunken or hollow look, especially in areas like the cheeks, under-eye region, temples, and jawline. You may notice increased skin sagging, a pronounced hollow appearance, and an increase in wrinkles and fine lines.

These alterations can be quite noticeable, making you feel like your face looks older or more fatigued than before. It is important to remember that this is a consequence of weight loss, but it can be managed with various treatment options.

Treatment Options for Restoring Facial Volume

Fortunately, there are several effective options available to help you restore facial volume and maintain a youthful appearance:

Non-surgical Treatments

• Dermal Fillers: These facial injectable treatments can quickly and effectively restore volume to specific areas of your face. Hyaluronic acid fillers, such as JUVÉDERM® or Restylane®, or calcium hydroxylapatite fillers like Radiesse®, may be used to plump up your cheeks, smooth out under-eye hollows, or enhance your jawline. Results are often immediate and may last anywhere from 6 to 24 months, depending on the type of filler used.
• Fat Transfer: This procedure involves harvesting fat from another area of your body and injecting it into your face to restore volume. It’s a more natural approach that may provide long-lasting results.

Surgical Treatments

• MACS-Lift: This minimally invasive procedure uses dissolving sutures to lift and tighten sagging skin. It can be particularly effective for addressing mild to moderate sagging in the lower face and neck area. This is a limited facial lift, making it a less invasive surgical treatment.
• Facelift: For more significant facial sagging and volume loss, a facelift may be the most effective option. There are various types of facelifts, each tailored to address specific concerns and areas of the face. A facelift may provide dramatic, long-lasting results for those experiencing severe Ozempic Face symptoms. It’s often combined with fat transfer.
• Blepharoplasty: Also known as eyelid surgery, this procedure can address sagging or puffy eyelids that may be exacerbated by facial volume loss. It can be performed on both upper and lower eyelids and is often combined with other facial rejuvenation treatments for comprehensive results.

Recovery and Timeline

Recovery times may vary depending on the treatment you choose:

• Non-surgical options:
  • Dermal fillers typically require minimal downtime, with results often visible immediately.
  • Fat transfer may require a few days to a couple of weeks of recovery time, with gradual improvement as the transferred fat settles.
  • Thread lifts usually have a short recovery time of around 3-5 days, with an immediate lifting effect.
• Surgical procedures:
  • Facelifts generally involve a longer recovery period. The initial recovery may take 2-3 weeks, with the final results becoming apparent after 3-6 months.
  • Blepharoplasty recovery usually takes 1-2 weeks, with final results visible after 3-4 months.

Learn More About Treatments for Ozempic Face in Los Angeles

While Ozempic Face may be a consequence of your weight loss, effective treatments are available. Explore surgical and non-surgical options to address your lost facial volume and achieve a more refreshed look. With close to four decades of experience, Dr. George H. Sanders in Los Angeles is here to help you look and feel your best throughout your weight loss journey and beyond.