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Ozempic face is a term used to describe the sagging, gaunt look of the facial skin due to the loss of facial fat following drastic weight loss.
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It is especially common in middle-aged and older patients.
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Ozempic face is caused by rapid weight loss, not by any specific drug.
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To avoid Ozempic face, it is important to maintain a healthy weight.
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Ozempic face refers to the facial changes that patients who've lost a significant amount of weight sometimes experience: primarily a loss of facial fat that can leave the face sagging and looking older. It's especially common in middle-aged and older patients, Frank said.
What is Ozempic Face? Doctors Explain - today.com
today.com
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So “Ozempic face” is just really another name for “rapid weight loss face.” Dr. Watchmaker points out that there are some drugs (such as older HIV meds) that actually caused lipodystrophy, or changes to the underlying fat, but with Ozempic, the changes appear to come exclusively from the overall weight loss.
Ozempic Face: Why It Happens and How to Fix It, According to MDs
goodhousekeeping.com
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The term “Ozempic face” is misleading. When it comes to Ozempic — as well as Wegovy — “there is nothing specific in the medications that’s targeting fat loss in the facial area,” Dr. Egan says. Instead, they appear to lead to an overall reduction in body weight because of their effect on appetite and calorie intake.
Let's stop using the term "Ozempic face." - Mayo Clinic Press
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Ozempic has become well-known for its ability to help people lose weight. However, it’s common for people to lose weight in the face, which can create a gaunt-like, aged look, known as ‘Ozempic face’.
Gastrointestinal issues, rashes and itching are side effects of taking Ozempic.
‘Ozempic Face’: What is it and What Can You Do About it?
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Ozempic , a semaglutide drug by Novo Nordisk, has been proven to regulate insulin, suppress appetite, and lower the risk of cardiovascular events for diabetic patients. (Another version, Wegovy,...
What is Ozempic Face? - Side Effects of Ozempic
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