Tag: Facial aging

With millions of people using semaglutide medications like Ozempic for weight loss, the cosmetic side effect known as "Ozempic face" has become a widely discussed phenomenon. This term describes the aged or gaunt facial appearance resulting from the rapid loss of facial fat, and knowing how to identify Ozempic face is crucial for those undergoing significant weight changes.

According to a review of randomized clinical trials, skin reactions were reported in fewer than 10% of Ozempic patients, and the facial changes known as 'Ozempic face' are significantly less frequent. The term is a colloquial, non-medical descriptor for the facial volume loss that occurs with any rapid, significant weight reduction, not a direct side effect of semaglutide.