The rise of weight loss injections like Ozempic (Semaglutide), Mounjaro (Tirzepatide), Wegovy (Semaglutide), and Saxenda (Liraglutide), has revolutionised weight management, with many patients achieving significant success – often shedding up to 15% of their body weight within a year. However, this rapid weight loss can bring an unexpected drawback known as “Ozempic Face” – where the loss of facial fat and muscle tone results in a gaunt, aged appearance.
At The Cosmetic Skin Clinic, we are experts in the skin and facial structure, understand this challenge and offer advanced treatments that help you maintain your natural, youthful appearance throughout your weight loss journey.
What exactly is Ozempic Face?
Have you noticed that while your body is looking fantastic, your face is telling a different story? You’re not alone. Many of our patients feel frustrated when their weight loss success is accompanied by premature ageing in the mirror. While they’re thrilled with their transformed figure and newfound vitality, the rapid facial volume loss from medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, or Saxenda can leave them looking years older than they feel.
This effect – known as “Ozempic Face” – typically appears within three to six months of starting treatment. Patients notice hollow cheeks, deepened smile lines, and a loss of volume around the eyes and temples. The less defined jawline and more prominent facial bones can create a gaunt appearance that feels at odds with their improved health, body and energy.
As Dr. Johanna Ward explained in Hello! Aesthetics Guide: Ozempic Face:
“These drugs reduce fibroblast activation of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid, which isn’t a good thing. Add to this the sudden fat loss in the face, and you get ‘Ozempic Face.’ If I have a patient who is losing a lot of weight, we often jump in and do some collagen-stimulating treatments to prevent volume loss and to scaffold and support the face.”
How to Treat Ozempic Face
At The Cosmetic Skin Clinic, we offer a comprehensive range of treatments to tackle Ozempic Face and restore the skin’s youthful appearance. Our treatments focus on non-invasive skin tightening, collagen stimulation, and volume restoration.
Non-Invasive Skin Tightening Treatments
- Ultherapy® Best for: Moderate to severe skin laxity, especially in the neck and lower face Ultherapy uses ultrasound technology to stimulate collagen production deep within the skin. It is particularly effective in lifting and tightening sagging skin around the face, neck, and chest. Results Duration: 1-2 years
- Thermage® Best for: Overall facial tightening and jawline definition Thermage is an FDA-approved radiofrequency treatment that targets loose skin by heating the deep layers to stimulate collagen and tighten skin. It provides long-lasting results with just one session. Results Duration: Up to 2 years
- Morpheus8 Best for: Skin texture improvement and mild to moderate sagging This advanced microneedling with radiofrequency treatment targets deep layers of the skin to tighten, lift, and rejuvenate. It’s ideal for improving overall skin texture and elasticity. Results Duration: 12-18 months
Injectable Treatments for Volume Loss
- Radiesse® Best for: Overall skin quality improvement and subtle volume enhancement Radiesse is a biostimulator that enhances your body’s collagen production for lasting improvement in skin texture and elasticity. Our unique dilution technique improves the skin’s appearance without adding unnecessary volume. Results Duration: Up to 18 months
- Sculptra® Best for: Long-term volume restoration and collagen stimulation Sculptra is a gradual and long-lasting collagen stimulator injected deep into the skin to restore lost facial volume. Results Duration: Long-lasting (up to 2 years)
- Profhilo® Best for: Skin hydration and superficial volume loss Known as the “injectable moisturiser,” Profhilo hydrates the skin and stimulates collagen and elastin production for a dewy, rejuvenated look. Results Duration: 3-6 months
- Sunekos® Best for: Fine lines and early volume loss Sunekos boosts collagen and elastin production to create firmer, more supple skin. It’s ideal for addressing age-related concerns, including fine lines and wrinkles. Results Duration: Up to 6 months
Light & Laser Treatments
- Forever Young BBL® Best for: Skin rejuvenation and maintenance of results Forever Young BBL uses light energy to stimulate collagen and rejuvenate the skin at a deeper level, resulting in firmer, more youthful skin. Results Duration: 6-12 months
- Moxi® Laser Best for: Overall skin texture and tone improvement Moxi Laser utilises advanced fractional technology to rejuvenate skin, improve texture, and stimulate collagen. It’s perfect for reducing sun damage and pigmentation. Results Duration: Long-lasting (6-12 months)
Loose Skin After Weight Loss?
While weight loss injections can provide impressive results, your journey to significantly achieve shedding those extra pounds, can come with another concern: loose skin on the body parts that have experienced rapid weight loss. Managing the after-effects requires expert care and targeted treatments.
Morpheus8 is a great treatment for loose skin, combining radiofrequency and microneedling into a comprehensive treatment. Leveraging cutting-edge radiofrequency technology, it creates revitalised results. With FDA-approved fractional technology, Morpheus8 achieves tightened, smoothed, and radiant skin across various areas including the face, neck, chest, arms, legs, thighs, abdomen, and buttocks.
EMSculpt can then be used to build and define muscle, restoring the muscle tone that is often lost as a result of using weight loss injections.
Looking for a Non-Injectable Approach to Fat Reduction?
For those seeking alternatives to weight loss injections or looking to enhance their results further, we offer advanced body sculpting treatments like CoolSculpting. This non-invasive treatment targets stubborn fat pockets with controlled cooling technology, offering precise fat reduction without the side effects associated with weight loss medications.
We’re currently offering our unique Ultimate Fat Reduction Package, a comprehensive, non-invasive solution for body contouring. This three-step process freezes fat with CoolSculpting, defines muscle with EMSculpt, and decongests the skin with Body Ballancer massage and lymphatic drainage.
Book Your Consultation
If you’re experiencing the effects of Ozempic Face or are concerned about volume loss and sagging skin after weight loss, our expert team at The Cosmetic Skin Clinic is here to help. Book your consultation today to explore how we can rejuvenate and restore your natural beauty with our bespoke treatment plans.
