GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, have transformed the way people approach weight loss. Patients are healthier, more confident, and thrilled with their results. But there is one side effect that often takes people by surprise — what these medications can do to the face.
When you lose weight, your body does not decide to take fat from one spot and leave the rest untouched. The same fat loss that happens around the waistline or hips also happens in the face.
The face is supported by fat pads in the cheeks, temples, under eyes, and around the mouth. These act like natural cushions, keeping everything lifted and smooth. When they shrink, the skin no longer has the same support. That is when the face can start to look hollow, saggy, or tired — a look many people call “Ozempic face.”
A common mistake is to think, “I’ll just wait until I finish losing weight and then fix my face.” But by that time, the changes may be more dramatic, and correcting them often requires more filler or more advanced treatments.
Instead, maintaining volume as the face is changing makes the process much smoother. With the right plan, subtle treatments can support structure and collagen during weight loss. This helps you look balanced, healthy, and refreshed throughout, not just after.
For many patients, a combination of both creates the best outcome: an instant lift with long-term collagen benefits.
Placing filler into a face that is actively changing is not the same as a standard treatment. Technique and experience make all the difference. The right injector knows how to place product subtly, in harmony with the fat pads that are shrinking, so the results look natural. At Be Medispa, our providers perform these treatments every day, and that consistency matters.
GLP-1 medications are helping people feel healthier than ever. Supporting your face during the process means your appearance can match how great you feel. If you are on a GLP-1, now is the time for a personalized consultation. A tailored approach with filler or biostimulation can help keep you looking like yourself while your body changes for the better.