Plastic Surgeon Reveals How Ozempic Can Make You Look OLDER! i.e. Ozempic Face or Wegovy Face

Ozempic / Wegovy are the hottest prescription drugs for weight loss. But did you know that some people who take it are claiming they look older afterwards? It's called Ozempic Face, and America's Holistic Plastic Surgeon Dr. Anthony Youn breaks down what it is, why it happens, and how to treat it!

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[Roz-]

I'm a type 2 diabetic. I had to wait 3 weeks to get my meds after i'd been on it for several months, and step my dosage back up after being without it. The shortages are real. It's so stupid that this is being handed out to people just because they can buy it, and not prioritizing patients who actually need it.

[TravelwithTasha]

I used to work for a pharmacy for the last 15 months, and when I tell you, the number of people calling about Ozempic and Mounjaro was insane. It was to the point where the pharmacy that I worked for would only process the prescription if it was paid by insurance and you had a type 2 diabetes diagnostic from your doctor.

[dawnbenner]

I am on ozempic, I am a type 2 diabetic. It has brought my A1c from an 11 to a 6. I also went from 314 lbs to 233. . Ozempic is expensive for a months supply it’s 1000. My insurance pays most I pay 25.00. My insurance company sent out letters letting their customers know they won’t cover the cost anymore unless they have a type 2 diabetic diagnosis. I have had a hard time getting the prescription in the last 6 months. Yes I’ve noticed my face changed but I’m 55 and have lost almost 100 lbs. I assumed my face would look different. Not a big deal.

[ChristineMaz]

My ex husband was hospitalized with pancreatitis due to ozempic so it is definitely not without side effects. Just think before doing it.

[HoldThatThot]

Ozempic face is a real thing. My mom, a woman with type 2 diabetes, always looked pretty young for her age despite being very ill (autoimmune hepatitis, fibromyalgia, probably MJD). She started taking Ozempic and lost almost 150 lbs within about 6 months, which is phenomenal since she's been morbidly obese most of her life, but her face looks GAUNT. I really feel it aged her at least 10 years.

[candicewatson]

Can losing weight make you look older? Yes. Ozempic or not.

[AMMOswifey]

I take Ozempic for my diabetes, and I haven't been able to get it. I need it to stay off insulin, and people using it for strictly for weight loss really frustrates me

[pinkvegie]

I've noticed a lot of bariatric patients have this sunken face look to them I've coined as bariatric face . My sister had it but her skin tightened up after a bit. Seems to be just fast weight loss that does it

[LadybugMeghan]

I've been in Ozempic on and off (due to shortages) for 2yrs and fortunately the only facial change I've noticed is less chins and slightly smaller cheeks
Edit: the gastro issues with it are no joke! I carry Pepto with me everywhere

[Sarahc-mntr]

I am on ozempic, i lost weight.
The side effects are a nightmare. I hate it so much, so much 😖
But overall health has improved.

[professorbutters]

Something similar happened in the early stages of the pandemic, when everyone wanted albuterol and people with asthma couldn’t get it. The best I can say is that eventually, everything settles down.

[tuberdawn]

Wegovy has been life changing for me I’ve lost 115 lbs. and think I look younger now at 54 years of age.

[gaetanodragonetti]

A friend was using victoza for weight loss 10 years ago and he gave me a syringe. I tried it for 3 days and I couldn’t do it anymore. The feeling of much prolonged fullness was very unpleasant and also it was causing me to experience palpitations frequently, especially laying down. I gave it back and decided to lose weight through healthy eating and exercise. I was able to lose 60 lbs 😊

[Struudeli]

I've lost 45kg with ozempic after being unable to lose weight my whole life due to gut issues. I've come from being badly overweight to be somewhat overweight.
I don't give a shit if it makes me look older, it has probably helped to save my life.

[brittcherie]

I am also a type 2 diabetic. It is not always about excessive weight. Diabetes can also be genetic. Ozempic has helped me greatly, and I do believe that it should be prioritized for ppl who could go into diabetic shock or worse without it. Treat each other with love and kindness, everyone. 💙💙

[sarahh]

I have a chronic gastrointestinal illness that causes nausea. The thought people are willingly taking this to purposely feel sick to be thin baffles me :( I'd love to feel hungry again!

[princesskileyrae]

So they cause gastroparesis. As a patient with gastroparesis who needs a feeding tube - it won't surprise me when *that* becomes a trend...

[aikimommee]

Seems like screwing around with one’s digestive system unnaturally could be a big risk for other issues later on…

[JoBloxJ]

I have a friend who has been overweight for her whole life. She started with Wegovy in 2021 and then Mounjaro. She has lost 103 pounds. This is life changing for so many people.

[laurak]

My husband just started on it for obesity, and pre diabetes, it’s really been helping him a lot.