ozempic face

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Meaning · English

The sagging and aging of facial skin that occurs after rapid weight loss, often from taking GLP-1 RA drugs such as Ozempic.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

"I see it every day in my office," said Dr. Frank, who said he coined the term "Ozempic face" to describe the condition. "A 50-year-old patient will come in, and suddenly, she's super-skinny and needs filler, which she never needed before."

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “ozempic face” mean?

The sagging and aging of facial skin that occurs after rapid weight loss, often from taking GLP-1 RA drugs such as Ozempic.

Is “ozempic face” formal or informal?

ozempic face is generally slang.