Help! I Need a Fix for Saggy Skin and Ozempic Face After Weight Loss
Oct 16, 2024
Only a few life experiences provide the same confidence boost and satisfaction as reaching your ideal weight. And medications like Ozempic (semaglutide) are proving highly effective at helping you achieve that goal.
Unfortunately, the rapid subcutaneous fat loss associated with these powerful medications can also lead to sagging skin and a sunken or aged facial appearance.
Vanderbilt-trained, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Brian Blumenauer and his team at Oceana Aesthetics in Stuart, Florida, can help. Dr. Blumenauer offers surgical and non-surgical solutions for skin changes associated with rapid weight loss.
Here’s what you should know about rapid weight loss and the aesthetic treatments that complement your efforts while reducing its effects on your skin.
Subcutaneous fat acts as a natural padding throughout the body, including the face, plumping the cheeks and reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
"Ozempic face" refers to the sunken or gaunt appearance that can occur when the underlying fat layer shrinks through intentional weight loss. This leads to a more aged or tired look and sagging skin.
Muscle loss is also a potential side effect of semaglutide (Ozempic®, Weygovy®), which can contribute significantly to sagging skin.
Additionally, the skin’s natural collagen and elastin production slows with aging, reducing its ability to "snap back" or tighten after weight loss.
Other areas frequently affected by rapid or significant weight loss include the arms, breasts, abdomen, and thighs.
Oceana Aesthetics offers numerous medical-grade, nonsurgical treatments to tighten loose skin and restore facial volume, including:
The Morpheus8 system combines microneedling with RF energy to stimulate collagen and elastin production, reducing wrinkles while firming and tightening skin on the face and body.
Dermal fillers smooth out deep lines and wrinkles while adding fullness to sunken areas like the cheeks and jawline.
EMFACE is an innovative system that combines two highly advanced technologies to boost natural collagen and elastin production and increase muscle density. This dual action rejuvenates and tightens skin while improving underlying musculature and circulation.
Based on your evaluation, Dr. Blumenauer can also recommend an advanced skincare routine tailored to your daily needs. Adequate hydration, a nutritious diet, and other healthy habits help maintain skin health.
Dr. Blumenauer might recommend a facelift, breast lift, or tummy tuck to address significantly loose skin. He removes excess skin during these procedures and tightens underlying tissues, offering long-lasting and dramatic improvements.
He also specializes in facial fat transfer (grafting). During this minimally invasive procedure, Dr. Blumenauer transfers excess fat from other areas (thighs, abdomen, etc.) to the face, restoring volume and youthful contours.
Celebrate your weight loss victory with a well-earned reward. Schedule a visit with Dr. Blumenauer at Oceana Aesthetics today. Call the office or request an appointment online.