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Restoring Facial Volume Lost to ‘Ozempic Face’ with Dermal Fillers
September 3, 2024
Prescription semaglutide, including Ozempic and Wegovy, has surged in popularity, increasing usage by over 400%
from January 2021 to December 2023. For individuals with type II diabetes or obesity, this medication provides rapid weight loss along with improvements in blood sugar and blood pressure levels. While the swift weight loss can benefit your figure, it might lead to a less desirable ‘Ozempic face.’ Fortunately, dermal fillers can help restore lost facial volume, giving you a youthful look that complements your new body shape.
What is Ozempic Face?
‘Ozempic face’ is the term given to the facial appearance of those with facial changes after taking Ozempic. When the body loses weight rapidly, the skin and surrounding tissue are unable to bounce back quickly, often leading to sagging skin and increased fine lines and wrinkles. In the face, this rapid fat loss can lead to a hollowed appearance and sagging jowls, making you look much older.
How Do Dermal Fillers Help?
Dermal fillers made with hyaluronic acid, such as Juvederm and Restylane, are injected into the skin to help restore lost facial volume, smooth wrinkles, and help lift areas of sagging skin. This naturally occurring substance also helps to stimulate your body to increase the production of collagen and elastin, helping to improve your skin’s natural elasticity and promote a more youthful appearance that better compliments your recent weight loss achievements.
What To Expect with Dermal Filler Treatment
Unlike surgical intervention, dermal filler treatments require little to no downtime and can often be done in a single appointment on your lunch break. At Alora, our providers work with you to create a dermal filler strategy to address your ‘Ozempic face’ concerns. During your appointment, fillers are injected underneath the skin, with most reporting little to no discomfort. While slight bruising can occur, there is typically no need for downtime and you can resume your normal activities immediately.
Dermal Filler Results
While you may see changes in your skin’s appearance immediately, keep in mind that mild swelling is common and can take up to two weeks to fully subside and reveal your true results. In addition, you may see gradual improvement as your body increases collagen and elastin production. So how long do your results last?
This depends on the type of dermal filler chosen, but on average dermal filler results last between six months and a year or more. While you may be tempted to have dermal fillers as soon as you notice facial changes, it is often better to wait until you are closer to your weight loss goal to achieve the results you want.
At Alora, our team of professionals is here to help you restore a more youthful facial appearance to match the new you after weight loss. We will work with you to determine the best treatment options to achieve your goal and walk you through them step by step. If you are considering dermal fillers for ‘Ozempic face,’ call us today at 541-228-9595 to schedule a consultation.
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