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StockPlanets\/Getty Images<\/p>\n <\/span> \nDrugs that can cause weight loss, such as Ozempic or Wegovy, are becoming increasingly popular. But there\u2019s growing talk that the medications can cause loose, sagging, or aging skin that presents a cosmetic concern for some people.\n<\/p>\n \nIn particular, \u201cOzempic face\u201d and \u201cOzempic butt\u201d have been trending online, and some people are critiquing the medication for the way that it quickly and starkly changes the appearances of some who use it.\n<\/p>\n \nEssentially, these medications can cause quite rapid weight loss, and the skin on a person\u2019s face, butt, or other areas could appear loose or wrinkly as a result, said Andrew Kraftson, MD, clinical associate professor in the division of endocrinology and director of the weight navigation program at University of Michigan Health.\n<\/p>\n \n\u201cWeight loss, as a result of any intervention, can result in the intended consequence, which is that you lose fat tissue,\u201d Dr. Kraftson told Health<\/em>. The skin now has less tissue to cover, he added, which can make it seem less full or saggy.\n<\/p>\n \nHere\u2019s what experts had to say about whether Ozempic face or butt is dangerous, when people should expect to see it, and how to manage this unwanted \u201cside effect\u201d of weight loss.\n<\/p>\n How Long Does It Take To Lose Weight\u2014and Keep It Off? <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n \nThough Ozempic seems to be getting the majority of the attention and is being linked to phrases such as Ozempic face and Ozempic butt, there are actually a few different medications linked to this issue.\n<\/p>\n \nWegovy is the only medication currently approved by the FDA to treat overweight and obesity; it\u2019s been reported that the other two\u2014Ozempic and Mounjaro\u2014have been used off-label for weight loss.\n<\/p>\n \nAll three drugs work pretty similarly: Both semaglutide and tirzepatide stimulate insulin release from the pancreas when blood sugar levels are high, and help delay gastric emptying, which in turn makes people feel less hungry, and lose stored fat as a result.<\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n \nThese medications can help people with type 2 diabetes, overweight, and\/or obesity become healthier by reducing their risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes, and certain types of cancer.<\/span> But the often quick weight loss people see on these drugs can lead to the unwanted issue of sagging skin\u2014commonly known as \u201cOzempic face\u201d or \u201cOzempic butt.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \nThe skin on our bodies has the ability to change or return to its shape when stretched\u2014this is known as skin elasticity and depends on a host of factors including age, lifestyle habits, and genetics. Collagen levels and hydration levels may also impact skin elasticity.<\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n \nAge in particular is a big risk factor for loss of skin elasticity. \u201cAs we get older, our skin elasticity decreases,\u201d Dr. Kraftson said.\n<\/p>\n \nPast a person\u2019s biological and lifestyle factors, the speed at which someone loses weight, and the amount of weight lost, can also affect skin elasticity\u2014losing a lot of weight very quickly, for example, may make it harder for the skin to resorb the new shape of the tissue underneath it, Dr. Kraftson said.\n<\/p>\n 10 Possible Weight Loss Effects<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n \nThough people\u2019s faces and buttocks are being explicitly called out online, that\u2019s not necessarily the only places on the body that can have loose skin. Anything that looks more full when people have gained weight\u2014such as the thighs or breasts, for example\u2014can also appear more aged or less full post-weight loss, Dr. Kraftson said.\n<\/p>\n \nGenerally speaking, however, a lot of people store excess fat around their bottom and mid-section, said Shanina Knighton, PhD, RN, associate professor at the Case Western Reserve University School of Nursing. People on semaglutide may lose a lot of fat in those areas, which may in part explain \u201cOzempic butt,\u201d she added.\n<\/p>\n \nSimilarly, weight loss in the face often has a sizable impact because of the way fat is deposited in the body.\n<\/p>\n \n\u201cWhen we automatically start losing the weight, someone says, \u2018Oh, I noticed that your face is getting slimmer.\u2019 It\u2019s because you already don\u2019t have a lot of it there to begin with,\u201d Knighton told Health<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s going to be one of the things that\u2019s most noticeable.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \nThis is also why people often say that \u201cOzempic face\u201d ages people\u2014that skin is no longer as taut. People get face filler to look young and avoid wrinkles, Dr. Kraftson said, and losing tissue in the face has the opposite effect.\n<\/p>\n 5 Ways To Prevent Wrinkles While You Sleep<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n \nThough weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have become the primary focus of loose skin following weight loss, these side effects aren\u2019t specific to the medications\u2014they\u2019re the result of any type of quick, major weight loss.\n<\/p>\n \n\u201c[It also] happens in folks who have bariatric surgery or go through more intensive dietary efforts,\u201d Dr. Kraftson said. \u201cThat would be no different than with medication.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \nIn most cases, sagging skin is largely a cosmetic concern. But a prematurely aged appearance may still be a source of discomfort or insecurity for some people. And larger amounts of excess skin can present some health issues.\n<\/p>\n \n\u201cFor some individuals, it does have a medical impact,\u201d Dr. Kraftson said. \u201cThat could be when there\u2019s skin breakdown, skin irritation, rashes, hygienic issues, limitations to activity because of the excess skin.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \nIt may not be fully possible to avoid sagging or loose skin, as it\u2019s a natural consequence of losing fat tissue. But it may be possible for some people to \u201cminimize\u201d these more negative side effects, Knighton said.\n<\/p>\n \nSome weight loss plans for medications such as Wegovy last about 18 months, he added. That more gradual usage may be enough time for the skin to \u201caccommodate a bit more of those changes,\u201d he said, as opposed to trying to lose the weight in a shorter amount of time.\n<\/p>\n \n\u201cIf your concern is about excess skin, then you can potentially go on a slower schedule, where you stay at a lower dose for longer,\u201d Dr. Kraftson explained.\n<\/p>\n \nKeeping up a healthy lifestyle while trying to lose weight is also an important way to protect against \u201cOzempic butt\u201d or \u201cOzempic face,\u201d Knighton added.\n<\/p>\n \nNEWS is a good acronym to keep in mind when losing weight\u2014nutrition, exercise, water, and sleep. They\u2019re all proponents of losing weight in the first place\u2014good nutrition and exercise may be obvious, but getting more sleep is associated with weight loss, as is proper hydration.<\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n \nBut these four may also reduce the extent of loose or sagging skin post-weight loss, Knighton added.\n<\/p>\n \nThe body goes through a \u201cdramatic process\u201d when people lose large amounts of weight, and it\u2019s important that the body has what it needs to successfully undergo that, she said.\n<\/p>\n \n\u201cIf we don\u2019t take care of [our cells] then they won\u2019t replenish themselves rapidly to take care of us,\u201d Knighton said. \u201cSo getting the nutrient dense foods does help with that process. Getting exercise does help as well.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \nProper hydration and sleep\u2014both of which may improve skin elasticity\u2014are other important ways to support the body, and all the cell regeneration it\u2019s doing during weight loss, Knighton added.<\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n \n\u201cI know that that sounds pretty simple,\u201d she said. \u201cAre they hydrating their bodies properly? Are they getting in nutrient dense foods? Are they exercising? And then are they getting enough sleep in order for their body to be able to restore and replenish?\u201d\n<\/p>\n \nWeight loss and skin elasticity is very individual, so this may not work for everybody, Knighton said. Many people may assume that they can simply get rid of any loose skin after weight loss simply by exercising, Dr. Kraftson added, which \u201crarely, if ever, happens.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \nPeople can consult their doctors if they\u2019re concerned about sagging skin\u2014sometimes plastic surgery may be a good option, Dr. Kraftson said, especially if people want to remove skin on the stomach, arms, or legs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Drugs that can cause weight loss, like Ozempic and Wegovy, have become increasingly popular in the past year. There are growing concerns over "Ozempic butt" and "Ozempic face"\u2014a potential side effect of the weight loss medications. However, any type of quick and\/or significant weight loss\u2014through medication or otherwise\u2014can lead to loose, sagging, or aging skin. 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