One side-effect of rapid weight loss drugs like Ozempic from a cosmetic standpoint is visually apparent ‘ageing’ of the face. This arises in the form of crepey or saggy skin and wrinkles. In fact, it has become so ubiquitous that it is termed ‘Ozempic face’. Mehran Ghadim of Grant Industries looks at how Ozempic changes skin, and what can be done about it – from the inside
It is said that knowledge is power, yet also a burden since one must deal with its implications. Over time, we have gained power over our biology and manipulated it to our benefit through innovative treatments. With each significant innovation, there came societal and biological consequences.
This is what we are currently witnessing with the rising popularity of GLP-1 Agonists like Ozempic. While GLP-1 Agonists have several benefits — such as weight loss and diabetes treatment — one side-effect from a cosmetic standpoint is visually apparent 'ageing' of the face. This arises in the form of crepey or saggy skin and wrinkles. In fact, it has become so ubiquitous that it is termed 'Ozempic face'.
However, do not be fooled by the term, the skin on your body is susceptible as well. Curiosity about Ozempic face is booming, it is by far the most Google searched side-effect of Ozempic.1 How does it change skin? And what can we do about it?
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