To call the new class of GLP-1 weight loss drugs “a revolution” isn’t an exaggeration, and this revolution is happening in the nick of time. The reality is that nearly three-quarters of American adults are either overweight or have obesity, which explains why about 12% of Americans have already turned to GLP-1 weight loss drugs.
These new weight loss medications are highly effective, and people can lose weight rapidly, which is great news, except for a one small area — your face. In fact, there’s even a name for what can occur when taking GLP-1 medications: Ozempic® face (Ozempic is a leading brand of GLP-1 weight loss drugs).
The good news? We have a quick-and-easy solution for restoring facial volume after weight loss in the form of dermal fillers. At Warrenton Dermatology & Skin Therapy Center, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Juan-Carlos Caballero and his team rely on industry-leading dermal fillers from Juvéderm® to help patients achieve a wide range of cosmetic goals, including restoring a fuller, more youthful facial volume after weight loss.
What we consider to be a “classically youthful” face is one that often features full cheeks and lips, as well as volume around the eyes that sets them off rather than hollows them out.
If you lose weight with GLP-1 medications, the results can come relatively quickly, causing the needle on your scale to drop rapidly. As you watch in glee while your waist shrinks and your clothing size drops, you also realize that weight loss is an overall process that includes every area of your body — including your face.
A more rapid weight loss process can lead to three effects:
The end result is that many people are left with much thinner faces that sometimes border on gaunt. Making matters worse, without the thin layer of fat below, your skin can droop and sag.
As we mentioned, dermal fillers are a great way to offset this unwanted side effect of weight loss. At our practice, we offer the industry-leading Juvéderm line, including Juvéderm® Voluma XC, which features hyaluronic acid (HA) as the primary ingredient.
HA is a natural substance found in your body that has a remarkable ability to retain moisture — one-quarter teaspoon of HA can hold 1.5 gallons of water. So, imagine what HA can do in your skin to restore volume.
With Juvéderm, we can:
The best part? You walk in, and less than an hour later, you walk out with a fuller, more youthful face that really complements your great weight loss results.
Are you ready to put the finishing touches on your weight loss with Juvéderm? Call Warrenton Dermatology & Skin Therapy Center in Warrenton, Virginia, at 540-341-1900 (choose option 3), or request an appointment online at your convenience.
