Dermal Fillers for 'Ozempic Face' - Volume Restoration After Weight Loss

Social media is flooded with posts about A list celebrities and famous personalities accused of using weightloss medication and developing the 'Ozempic face'. 'Ozempic face' is a term used to describe a gaunt or aged facial appearance that can occur after rapid weight loss from semaglutide-based medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy. These are GLP-1 receptor agonists originally developed to manage Type 2 diabetes but now widely available and used for weight loss. Stars like Katy Perry, Matthew McConaughey and Sharon Osbourne are currently facing scrutiny over their changing appearance allegedly linked to the Ozempic face phenomenon.

Many people are achieving incredible results - shedding significant weight, improving their health, and feeling more confident in their bodies. But with rapid or significant weight loss often comes an unexpected side effect: loss of facial volume. While the body transforms beautifully, the face can sometimes appear hollow, tired, or aged due to the loss of supportive fat pads beneath the skin.

According to experts, facial volume loss is often one of the first visible effects of significant and rapid weight reduction, especially in men and women over the age of 35 and is a real cosmetic concern. Patients may notice:

• Sunken cheeks

• More prominent facial bones

• Hollowing under the eyes

• More prominent naso-labial folds

• Loose or sagging skin

• Sunken temples

• More visible and deeper wrinkles due to lost volume

At SO Aesthetics we have certainly noticed an increase in the amount of patients oming through the door with these concerns following huge weight loss.

This is where dermal filler becomes a powerful ally - restoring balance, volume, and youthfulness without compromising your natural look. They offer a non-surgical solution to restore lost facial volume, recreate youthful contours, and address hollowing in the cheeks, temples, and mid-face.

Is Ozempic Face a Health Risk?

No - Ozempic face is not considered a medical risk, but it can feel emotionally distressing, especially when the changes appear suddenly. The facial hollowing, sagging skin, and overall aged appearance are a result of fat loss and not a harmful side effect of the

medication itself.

Aesthetic Nurse and Independent Nurse Prescriber Nicola Kitchin explains that these changes are a normal part of rapid weight loss and not exclusive to Ozempic.

“It’s just a sign of anybody who’s losing a significant amount of weight in a short period of time. The emotional impact is real. Many patients we see report feeling less confident in their appearance, despite being healthier overall. This disconnect between physical health and aesthetic outcomes is what makes Ozempic face a concern for so many"

How Dermal Fillers Can Help

Dermal fillers are designed to restore lost volume, enhance contour, and improve skin hydration. The key ingredient, hyaluronic acid, naturally occurs in the skin and attracts water, giving a supple, youthful appearance.

For post-weight-loss patients, fillers can:

• Restore mid-face volume to lift the cheeks and support the under-eye area

• Soften deep lines that have become more pronounced

• Refine facial contours, especially the jawline and chin

• Replace lost temple volume

• Rebalance facial proportions, maintaining a natural, harmonious look

  
  

A Personalised, Subtle Approach

The best results come from a tailored assessment. Each person’s pattern of facial volume loss is unique, and a skilled injector will create a plan that restores natural-looking structure without overfilling.

During consultation, we’ll discuss:

• Your weight loss journey and how your face has changed

• Your desired aesthetic outcome (e.g., looking refreshed vs. fuller)

• Treatment timeline - particularly if your weight loss is ongoing

• Budget and maintenance plan

This ensures the treatment evolves with your body and feels completely you.

Complementary Treatments

In some cases, combining dermal fillers with skin-tightening or collagen-stimulating treatments can further improve results. Treatments such as Anti-Wrinkle injections, skin boosters, and bio-stimulators such as Radiesse alongside a prescribed medical grade skincare protocol at home  to stimulate collagen in between treatments, will refine texture and elasticity giving you a truly rejuvenated finish.

Final Thoughts

Losing weight - whether through weight loss medication or other methods is an incredible achievement that deserves to be celebrated. If you’ve noticed your facial features looking a little less vibrant as a result, dermal filler can help restore balance and confidence, allowing your outward appearance to reflect the vitality you feel inside.

A natural, refreshed result is always the goal - not changing how you look, but helping you look like your healthiest, happiest self.

If you have been on a weight loss journey and would like to book a consultation with one of our medical injectors to see if we can help, give us a call on 01905 96 97 98 or drop us an email at info@soaesthetics.co.uk