Recently, a new term appeared in the dictionary of cosmetologists – “Ozempic face”. So, actually a hundred after losing weight with a drug used to treat diabetes, but in the last few years Hollywood stars (Kim Kardashian, Elon Musk, Lana Del Rey) began to use it for rapid weight loss.
We talked with cosmetologists about what Ozempic-face is, whether the drug really contributes to premature aging and how the consequences of such weight loss can be neutralized.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not an advertisement or a tool to draw attention to the Ozempic brand. The material was created to find out the opinions and recommendations of experts in the field of dermatology about possible changes in appearance that may occur when using this drug. Please consult your doctor before starting any medication.
What is ozempic-face?
“Ozempic facial is a non-medical term that characterizes changes in appearance, especially of the face, due to sudden weight loss while taking Ozempic. It entails a reduction in subcutaneous fat and skeletonization of the face.
In the “ozempic face”, nasolabial folds are more pronounced, dark circles appear under the eyes, the oval of the face becomes less pronounced, the firmness and elasticity of the skin is significantly reduced, freshness and radiance are lost.
As a result, the person looks tired, exhausted and sore,” says Diana Kusraeva, dermatovenerologist and beautician at Omny Beauty Clinic.
At the same time, Ozempic cannot be called the main cause of facial problems. According to the beautician, this is a result. Injections cause rapid weight loss and with it the reduction of fat deposits. Rapid weight loss negatively affects hormonal levels, which negatively affects the skin and appearance in general.
Does Ozempic accelerate the aging process of the skin?
There are no studies yet on whether the drug contributes to premature skin aging. But there are other observations as well.
“With Ozempic we see volume gone initially, then coming back after being cut, and fat accumulating in atypical places, particularly the cheeks and jowls. Here we understand that the ligamentous apparatus of the face is damaged, including the ligaments located directly on the skin. Then we say that the quality of the skin also changes, both its elasticity and turgor change, but this is directly related to weight loss and subsequent weight gain,” says cosmetologist Ekaterina Kruglik, chief physician of the VIP network Clinic. .
Traditional weight loss VS weight loss on Ozempic
When losing weight by radical means, even without using medication, you may notice that the face loses fat mass, as a result of which the skin becomes less elastic and more wrinkled. So what are the differences between Ozempic Face?
It is almost impossible to distinguish the “ozempic face” from, for example, the faces of people who have been starving for a long time or who have lost weight due to the specifics of their disease. Here, everything becomes clearer after stopping this drug.
It should not be forgotten that adipose tissue contains stem cells that trigger the production of collagen and elastin, which are responsible for the freshness and elasticity of the skin. Rapid weight loss or excessive weight loss damages your beauty and literally ages you.
Unreasonable fat accumulation occurs after discontinuation of Ozempic. The face looks swollen and swollen.
Therefore, Ozempic is not a beauty medicine, but is intended for the treatment of obesity and diabetes. It can only be used as prescribed and under the supervision of a doctor,” comments Ekaterina Kruglik.
What should be done if “Ozempic-face” becomes reality?
Aesthetic cosmetology also comes to the rescue if you lose weight with a fashionable drug. To neutralize the consequences of Ozempic, you need to approach the problem comprehensively and based on individual characteristics.
— Diana Kusraeva believes that in this case one cannot do without mesotherapy and droppers; This will help restore the concentration of micro and macro elements not only in the skin, but throughout the body. You will also need biorevitalization to replenish the skin’s hydro reserve. But what is better to wait or be extremely careful are hardware techniques that can manifest themselves on the negative side.
— Ekaterina Kruglik recommends lipofilling and Nano Fat Grafting as the most modern, effective techniques that simultaneously add volume and rejuvenate patients with very thin faces. However, this requires harvesting fat cells from the donor, and this is not always possible in patients exhausted after Ozempic; In such cases, to replenish the volume, you can turn to fillers based on polylactic, hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxyapatite (selected according to indications). Surgical SMAS correction is suitable for face lift.
Source: People Talk
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