"The Ozempic Effect: Navigating Body Image and Health Risks"

Hollywood celebrities and individuals are turning to the diabetes and obesity drug Ozempic for its appetite-suppressing side effect, resulting in rapid weight loss. However, this quick slimming can lead to a prematurely aged appearance known as the "Ozempic face," characterized by sagging and flaccidity due to loss of facial volume. Doctors warn that sudden weight loss, whether drug-assisted or not, can accentuate expression lines and cause facial sagging, leading to an older-looking appearance. The trend has sparked a surge in demand for aesthetic procedures to counteract these effects, prompting a shift in the way beauty and aging are perceived in the industry.