03 Dec 2024 | by Dr. Leonard Miller
GLP1 weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are having a
profound effect on people’s heath. Those who take them are losing anywhere from
15-20% of their body weight within a year, reducing the risk for every major
disease including diabetes and heart disease. This kind of major weight loss is a
health boon that may also adversely affect the appearance of your skin and tissues.
Ozempic Face and Ozempic Body are the terms used to describe the kind of
significant loss of volume that results in a saggy, crepey appearance. At Boston
Center for Plastic Surgery, we understand the importance of feeling comfortable in
your new skin. We believe in treating the whole patient, inside and out, and are
proud to offer a full range of treatment options for rejuvenating your face and body
after weight loss.
Best Treatments for Ozempic Face in Boston
One of the nice side effects of the proliferation of patients taking weight loss drugs
is that many are talking about it in an open, honest way. This extends to their
aesthetic procedures. I love that patients are feeling comfortable discussing these
things without shame, but my modus operandi is to deliver the kind of
unnoticeable, natural-looking result that leaves the choice of “sharing” up to you.
As a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, I have extensive experience in
rejuvenating the face. Volume loss is probably the most common contributor to
Ozempic face. A certain amount of fat in the face creates that smooth, youthfullooking glow while also helping to keep the skin and tissues more elastic and
lifted. The best treatment options for reversing Ozempic face include:
• Fat injections
• Dermal fillers
• Deep Plane Facelift
Fat injections and dermal fillers are both great options for creating volume
although the former may give a more natural, longer-lasting result. All of these
options will be discussed with you in detail during your initial consultation.
Neck Rejuvenation Procedures
When talking about Ozempic face, it is critical to include the neck as your face and
neck work as a team. Furthermore, the skin and tissues of the neck are some of the
most delicate on the body which is why the adverse effects of volume loss may
show up there first as sagging, thin, crepey looking skin. This can also be
exacerbated by our current “screen” culture. The best treatments for improving the
appearance of your neck include:
• Fat injections
• Lasers
• Microneedling RF such as Profound or Matrix Pro
• Medical grade skincare
• Neck Lift
The right option for you is going to depend on your individual anatomy, needs and
tolerance for downtime.
Body Contouring Procedures for Ozempic Body
While my specialty is the face, my colleagues Dr. Doherty and Dr. Tandon are
extremely well-versed in the latest body contouring procedures. Losing such a
large percentage of body weight on a GLP1 drug affects your skin and tissues
everywhere. Depending on the elasticity of your skin and how much weight you
lose, you may be a candidate for any of the following:
• Breast Lift
• Breast Augmentation
• Arm Lift
• Medial Thigh Lift
• Tummy Tuck
• Liposuction
The latter may seem counterintuitive since loss of volume is at the root of your
loose skin and tissues, but the key to a successful body contouring procedure is
keeping the right amount of fat in the exact right place. Sometimes, this will mean
precise liposuction, on its own or in combination with a tummy tuck, for example,
to re-sculpt your body into its ideal proportion. And this is always the goal as the
human eye perceives a face and body that is in harmony as being more vital,
youthful and healthy looking.
To find out more about fat injections, dermal fillers, microneedling, deep plane
facelift, or any other surgical or non-surgical procedure with Dr. Leonard Miller at
the Boston Center for Plastic Surgery, contact us today or call (617) 402-2768 to
schedule a consultation.
