With “Ozempic face” appearing more and more, Botox and fillers are becoming the solution for sagging skin.
GLP-1s like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound may be a medical miracle, but the side effects staring back at you in the mirror might not be the weight loss you were looking for. Hollow cheeks, sagging skin, a face that looks older than it did before you started losing weight aren’t exactly the “after” you were chasing. And thus the term “Ozempic face” was born. But have no fear. There is a solution, and I, Danielle Smith, Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner and Miami botox and filler specialist at smith & co, am here to help.
According to a recent article on CNBC, about one in 10 U.S. adults now report taking a GLP-1 drug for weight loss. So how does a GLP-1 cause your face to lose weight? Unfortunately, weight loss doesn't discriminate between the fat you want to lose and the fat that gives your face its shape. The pads that fill out your cheeks, temples and under-eye area shrink right along with everything else, leaving a hollowed, deflated look.
Fillers to the Rescue
Facial weight loss is one of the most treatable side effects of weight loss. Combining a collagen biostimulator like Sculptra with a hyaluronic acid filler like Restylane can rebuild lost volume in the cheeks and midface, while encouraging your own skin to produce more structural support over time. Botox still has a role too, smoothing the finer lines that become more visible as facial volume drops.
Here's the Plan, and It's Not Just a Single Syringe
Facial volume loss from a GLP-1 doesn't happen all at once, and it doesn't always stop once you hit your goal weight. A staged approach means treating conservatively now and reassessing every few months. This plan tends to serve GLP-1 patients better than one big correction.
If you're on a GLP-1 and noticing changes in your face, you don't have to just watch it happen. A personalized consultation can help you figure out where volume loss is showing up and what combination of treatments will restore a natural, well-rested look.
If you are interested in filler and Botox for face, I, Danielle Smith, Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner and Miami botox and filler specialist at smith & co. can help. Schedule a consultation with me to discuss what is right for you. Reach out by calling 305-393-2311 or contacting me here online. I'm also happy to answer any questions you may have via DM on Instagram at smithand_co and collagenproject. And be sure to follow along to see my before and after shots.
