Preventing "Ozempic® Face" and "Ozempic® Butt" While Taking It for Weight Loss

Haven’t seen your friend in a few months and now she looks like the walking undead? Skinny face, flat pancake butt, and balding. What is the price of getting skinny? How do you prevent it from occurring?

Rapid weight loss from Ozempic® Wegovy® (semaglutide) can lead to loss of facial volume ("Ozempic® Face") and sagging skin in the buttocks ("Ozempic® Butt") due to fat loss. Here are ways to prevent or minimize these effects while on Ozempic®:

Patient starting a GLP1 often enjoy the food noise control with often leads to not eating at all. Patients rapidly enter a cachectic state (muscle wasting) as they are not consuming enough protein or calories to support muscle and metabolism. This occurs when there’s a disconnect between energy demand (your metabolism) and energy supply (food). The disconnect often happens because you’re very sick with a chronic medical condition like cancer or heart disease, though also occurs in anorexia as well. Without an adequate energy supply from food, your body taps your muscles and fat to get more energy, so you lose muscle mass and weight.

Want to lose weight but not become a skeletal version of yourself? There are proper ways to lose weight on popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic® (Wegovy®) (semaglutide).

1. Maintain a Healthy Rate of Weight Loss

· Aim for a gradual weight loss of 1-2 pounds per week to preserve skin elasticity and muscle tone. Anything more usually includes loss of muscle.

• Avoid excessive calorie restriction, which can accelerate muscle and fat loss. Working with your provider to ensure proper nutrition during weight loss is key to maintaining muscle mass. Make sure you ask for nutritional support when embarking on a weight loss journey.

2. Prioritize Strength Training

• Incorporate resistance training (weight lifting, bodyweight exercises) at least 3–4 times per week to build and maintain muscle mass.
• Strength training prevents muscle loss, which helps keep the face and butt more defined.

3. Stay Hydrated

• Drink plenty of water to maintain skin hydration and elasticity.
• Use hydrating skincare products (hyaluronic acid, collagen-boosting serums) to combat facial volume loss.

4. Support Skin Health with Nutrition

• Eat a protein-rich diet with collagen-supporting nutrients (vitamin C, zinc, amino acids) to promote skin elasticity.
• Consider collagen supplements to help maintain firmness in the skin.

5. Incorporate Healthy Fats

• Include healthy fats like avocados, nuts, olive oil, and fatty fish to support skin and connective tissue health.

· Make sure to spread fat through out the day. High fat meals while on Ozempic® (Wegovy®) (semaglutide) can lead to increased nausea.

6. Stay Active & Maintain Muscle Tone

• Activities like Pilates, yoga, or squats help preserve glute shape and prevent sagging.
• Regular exercise maintains muscle definition and prevents excessive loose skin.

While Ozempic® (Wegovy®) (semaglutide) helps with weight loss, a balanced approach with strength training, hydration, and proper nutrition can prevent facial hollowness and sagging skin. If you experience significant volume loss, consult a dermatologist or aesthetic specialist for personalized solutions.