Ozempic, a drug indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, became popular for having a slimming effect on people. Now, the medicine has been drawing attention for an alleged side effect: the aging of the face.
On TikTok, many users are calling the phenomenon “Ozempic face” (Ozempic face, in Portuguese) and a “trend”, which encourages the sharing of this type of content, is gaining strength.
Dermatologist Fernanda Nichelle explains that the loss of many kilos in a short period of time leads to a decrease in facial fat pads, a tissue reserve located just below the surface of the skin. Cushions provide volume, contour and convexity to the face. “Appearance is not an effect of Ozempic, but a consequence of weight loss”, she says.
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According to Fernanda, there are some aesthetic procedures that help fight the aging appearance. She advises people who are undergoing treatment with the drug to perform a collagen stimulation procedure at the same time. In case the weight loss is very significant, a revolume of the face with hyaluronic acid can be carried out.
collagen biostimulator
Collagen biostimulator is a substance injected into the skin with the aim of inducing cells to produce more collagen and elastin.
Collagen is responsible for maintaining the firmness and support of the skin. But, over the years, the cells responsible for producing it lose their natural function. Collagen biostimulator helps to smooth expression lines and wrinkles.
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Revolumerization with hyaluronic acid
Fernanda explains that the other technique to combat the sagging appearance of the face is revolume with hyaluronic acid. “In these cases, an injection of acid is made at strategic points so that the face lifts”.
Hyaluronic acid is also naturally produced by the body. When applied to the face, the substance helps maintain skin support and hydration, thus avoiding sagging and expression lines.
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