‘Ozempic Face’ Highlights the Cost of Chasing Beauty
Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy have surged in popularity in recent years ? not only for treating diabetes but also for helping people shed pounds quickly. These GLP-1 medications work by suppressing appetite, often leading to dramatic results.
But along with smaller waistlines comes an unexpected side effect: “Ozempic face.”
The term, coined by celebrity dermatologist Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, describes a hollow, sagging look caused by rapid loss of facial fat. “Although they [patients] felt much better losing weight, in some ways they felt they looked older,” Frank said. “And this was due to the loss of volume in their face.”
Facial fat gives the skin youthful fullness. When it vanishes too quickly, the skin can appear deflated ? especially in those over 40 who lose 10 pounds or more.
To restore volume, many turn to dermal fillers, fat transfers, or facelifts. “Someone who may have used one syringe of filler in the past is now using two or three,” Frank noted.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that one in five GLP-1 users has undergone cosmetic surgery, with even more considering it. Facelift numbers have also risen, possibly tied to the trend.
While Ozempic may deliver society’s ideal of thinness, it comes at a cost. Critics argue the pressure to appear “perfect” fuels unrealistic standards ? and expensive, sometimes invasive fixes.
As beauty trends evolve, so must our understanding of self-image. The rise of “Ozempic face” may be a sign that it’s time to rethink what health and beauty truly mean.
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1. What is the side effect called that comes from rapid facial fat loss due to Ozempic use?
2. Who coined the term “Ozempic face”?
3. When does the skin appear more deflated, according to the passage?
4. How do many people try to restore facial volume after losing fat too quickly?
1. Why do you think so many people are willing to risk side effects for quick weight loss?
2. Do you believe society puts too much pressure on people to look “perfect”?
3. What are some healthy ways to maintain both beauty and self-confidence?
4. How do you think beauty standards will change in the future?
Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy have surged in popularity in recent years ? not only for treating diabetes but also for helping people shed pounds quickly. These GLP-1 medications work by suppressing appetite, often leading to dramatic results.
