Are you familiar with the term “Ozempic face”? In my practice, I have seen patients who are concerned about facial changes after losing a significant amount of weight from Ozempic and other weight loss medications or from dieting.
While losing weight can greatly benefit your overall health and appearance, it may have less desirable effects on your face. Why? Because losing facial volume can lead to sagging skin, giving your face a gaunt and older appearance.
Before and After: Rejuvenate Your Face with Facial Fillers
The good news is that you don’t need to put back on body weight in order to address these facial changes! At BAXT CosMedical® in Paramus, NJ, Dr. Rebecca Baxt offers a variety of quality dermal fillers manufactured by Allergan® Aesthetics, Merz Aesthetics, Galderma, and Revance Aesthetics. Today’s facial fillers are excellent options to enhance your facial appearance without surgery, helping to restore lost volume and create a more youthful look.Consult with Dr. Rebecca Baxt, board-certified dermatologist to discuss your facial cosmetic goals and she will recommend a plan to restore lost volume to your face and address other aesthetic concerns.
What Is Ozempic Face
“Ozempic face” is a term for common side effects of the type 2 diabetes medication, semaglutide. This condition can cause sagging and aging of facial skin.1
Ozempic is one in a class of drugs called GLP-1 agonists, which are often prescribed for weight loss, including Liraglutide (Saxenda), Semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy), and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro).
Some of these weight loss medications can cause significant structural changes to the face due to rapid weight loss, including:
- Loss of facial volume due to fat loss
- Decreased skin elasticity, leading to sagging in the jaws and neck
- Hollowed-out appearance, particularly in the cheeks
- Increased visible signs of aging, such as wrinkles and lines
- Sunken eyes
- Abnormal fat distribution in the face
Request a consultation with Dr. Baxt to address your facial appearance concerns today!
Effective Aesthetic Treatments to Correct Ozempic Face
Facial (dermal) fillers are an excellent FDA-approved treatment to address many of the facial issues resulting from significant weight loss. Facial fillers are specifically manufacturer to reduce and soften wrinkles, deep creases and restore facial volume.
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Some of the FDA-approved facial fillers that Dr. Baxt recommends for correcting facial volume loss include:
Cheek Filler for Enhanced Lift and Volume
- Juvéderm Voluma® XC: Ideal for lift and volume in the upper cheeks over the cheekbones, this firmer dermal filler sculpts effectively.
- Juvéderm® Ultra Plus XC or Juvéderm® Ultra XC: Recommended for lower cheek filling, as these softer fillers blend well to fill in hollows.
Volumize Nasolabial Folds with Fillers
Choosing the right filler depends on the depth of the lines on the patient’s face.
- Juvéderm® Ultra Plus XC: Perfect for adding volume to the skin, especially for moderate to severe facial lines, commonly known as nasolabial folds.
- Restylane®: Ideal for adding volume and support to smile lines.
Dr. Rebecca Baxt offers a wide array of cosmetic injectables and facial fillers. During your personalized consultation, she will share her recommendations with you.
How to Achieve and Maintain Healthy, Vibrant Skin with Facial Fillers
Incorporate these healthy practices into your lifestyle to help maintain optimal skin health:
- Don’t smoke: Smoking causes premature aging of the skin and wrinkles.
- Drink water: Hydrate your skin by drinking plenty of water.
- Eat a well-balanced diet: Minimize overly processed foods and refined sugar.
- Employ a daily skincare regimen: Consistent skincare is key.
- Wear sunscreen: Protect your skin from harmful UV rays all year round.
Request a consultation at Dr. Baxt’s cosmetic services practice in Paramus, NJ, for a customized skincare treatment and maintenance program. Learn how Dr. Baxt and her certified and experienced aesthetician, Lorraine, can help you achieve healthy, vibrant skin.
Select The Best Injector The First Time!
It is important to know that all injections at BAXT CosMedical® are done by Dr. Rebecca Baxt. Your injections will not be done by an ancillary provider with limited experience or understanding of the skin. Dr. Baxt is an expert injector who has years of experience in injection technique. (Read, Fast Fact #1 – Not all Injectors are the Same)
Schedule your complimentary facial filler consultation with Dr. Baxt to determine which filler can best help you achieve facial harmony and balance. Call 201.265.1300 or request a consultation online today!
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