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Ozempic face
Coverage of Ozempic face in the Nexus archive.
- How ‘Ozempic face’ is pushing Gen X, already the biggest Botox and filler consumers, to the facelift table a decade early
Gen X, already leading Botox and filler use, is increasingly opting for facelifts a decade earlier due to 'Ozempic face' caused by GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, which accelerate facial aging through volume loss and sagging. Surgeons report a 50% rise in fat-grafting procedures in 2024 linked to this trend, with Gen X patients in their 40s and 50s now seeking surgical treatments typically reserved for older age groups.
- Ozempic face IS real, say scientists as they find weight loss jabs trigger muscle wasting
Scientists confirm the existence of 'Ozempic face,' noting that weight loss injections like Ozempic can lead to muscle wasting. The findings highlight a potential side effect of popular weight loss treatments.