‘Ozempic face’: Folks using diabetes drug to lose weight claim it has this weird side effect - PennLive
In fact, Joshua Zeichner, the director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research in Dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital, explained to the New York Times what is actually happening.
“Weight loss, whether it is from diet, exercise, surgery or a medication takes a toll on your face,” he said.Especially in people who lose large amounts of weight, the face can appear significantly older.”“Not that much can be done about the loss of fat in your face while your are losing weight " Christoph Buettner, M.D., Ph.D, chief in the division of endocrinology at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School said.“But it is good to keep hydrated, as dehyrdrated skin can appear dull and wrinkles may be more pronounced.”The report said some folks may also look to injectable fillers or microfrequency facials which can tighten the skin.