Historically used for diabetes, Ozempic and Wegovy are now wildly popular for weight loss. But with substantial weight loss comes volume loss, which needs cosmetic treatment.
While injectable fillers can restore shape and volume in the face, laxity in the neck and jawline from weight loss can call for energy treatments, and in more extreme cases, face and neck lift surgery.
Listen to learn how glucagon-like peptides work as a weight loss treatment and whether the pros of losing weight outweigh the cons of the skin laxity it causes.
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Innovator. Industry veteran. In-demand Park Avenue board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Bass is a true master of his craft, not only in the OR but as an industry pioneer in the development and evaluation of new aesthetic technologies. With locations in both Manhattan (on Park Avenue between 62nd and 63rd Streets) and in Great Neck, Long Island, Dr. Bass has earned his reputation as the plastic surgeon for the most discerning patients in NYC and beyond.
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Contents of this video:
00:00 - What is Ozempic and what is it used for?
01:24 - How much weight can you lose from Ozempic?
01:58 - What are the side effects of Ozempic?
03:58 - What is Ozempic face?
05:43 - What can happen to the skin after weight loss from Ozempic?
06:16 - What can be done to address Ozempic face?
