With the help of GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic® and Moujaro®, more and more people have been able to reach significant weight loss goals and take control of their health and wellness. While reaching a stable target weight comes with a number of amazing health benefits, it can also come with a notable downside: loose or sagging skin.
Sometimes referred to as “Ozempic face,” drooping skin or a sunken appearance after weight loss is a common cosmetic concern for many men and women. Fortunately, there are now several nonsurgical treatment options that can help to not only treat sagging skin but also prevent it from happening in the first place.
What Is “Ozempic Face?”
“Ozempic face” is a term that has been commonly used to describe a sunken or hollow appearance in the face following significant weight loss. As facial fat diminishes, the skin does not always “snap” back into place, especially as collagen and elastin production slow down with age. This can result in sagging skin and that hollowed appearance characteristic of “Ozempic face” after losing weight.
By using skin-tightening devices like EMFACE and EXION alongside your weight loss journey, you can potentially prevent this dramatic skin laxity from occurring, leaving you with a smooth, youthful complexion as you lose weight.
How EMFACE and EXION Work
EMFACE and EXION are revolutionary nonsurgical treatments that can be used in conjunction with your weight loss program to help gradually improve sagging skin over time. These treatments are often performed together to complement the results of each one.
- EMFACE uses a combination of synchronized radiofrequency energy to stimulate collagen and elastin and HIFES™ facial muscle stimulation technology to target underlying facial muscles. This dual approach addresses both skin and muscle tissue at the same time, delivering unmatched results without surgery, needles or downtime.
- EXION uses targeted radiofrequency heating to provide added skin tightening and smoothing effects in specific areas of the face. EXION can also address fine lines and wrinkles, acne scars and other pigmentation concerns.
Combined together, EMFACE and EXION offer a comprehensive approach to facial rejuvenation during and/or after weight loss. While EMFACE focuses on tightening and lifting skin and underlying muscle tissue, EXION enhances skin tone and texture while providing an added skin-tightening effect for optimal results.
Are EMFACE and EXION Right for You?
EMFACE and EXION can be excellent facial rejuvenation solutions for both men and women who are looking to improve skin laxity, tone and texture without a surgical procedure or extensive downtime. These treatments can be particularly effective when used during your weight loss journey to help prevent “Ozempic face,” or drooping skin that often occurs with rapid weight loss.
If you’ve already reached your target weight and are now looking to address loose skin, wrinkles or creases, a combination EMFACE and EXION treatment can also help.
To find out if these innovative nonsurgical skin rejuvenation treatments could be right for you, call our Plymouth office at 651-290-7600 or get in touch with us online to schedule a consultation today.
Author: Dr. Jennifer Harrington
Dr. Jennifer Harrington is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon and the medical director at SpaVie in Minneapolis. Dr. Harrington is recognized as one of the best female plastic surgeons, and is locally and nationally renowned for bringing the highest standards of medical excellence and aesthetic sensitivity to all procedures of the breast, body and face.
