'Ozempic face', one of the after-effects of the popular weight loss jab, can dampen your post weight loss enthusiasm. Many people on the GLP-1 medications experience rapid fat loss which can show up on the face and give it an unpleasant appearance. Hollow cheeks, wrinkles on face, sunken eyes, and sagging jowls around the jaw and neck could be seen on an 'Ozempic face', as per Harvard Health. Experts say these changes on the face are not visible with gradual weight loss.
The term Ozempic face was coined by New York dermatologist Dr Paul Frank who noticed that his patients on weight-loss medications complained about their gaunt, sagging faces. These side effects are seen with other GLP-1 medications too and not just Ozempic.
