Ozempic face is a term for common side effects of the type 2 diabetes medication semaglutide (Ozempic). It can cause sagging and ageing of skin.
Ozempic is one of several medications known as a GLP-1 agonist. They help lower blood sugar by increasing levels of hormones called incretins, which signal the pancreas to produce more insulin. Incretins also play a role in the complex process of signaling a feeling of fullness to the brain. That signaling, along with balanced blood sugar levels and a reduction in blood sugar spikes, eases hunger. This all leads people using GLP-1 agonists to eat less, and, as an often-welcome side effect of the drug, to lose weight.
People loosing pounds on Ozempic are losing not only fat, but also muscle mass. This is a condition known as sarcopenia. As muscle mass diminishes, so do strength, stamina and resting metabolic rate. To be clear, sarcopenia is a risk in any rapid weight loss, and it is not unique to semaglutides
Normally when someone goes on a weight loss program, they loose weight gradually, which allows the skin to contract and shrink slowly along with the weight loss.
Rapid weight loss — which commonly occurs with Ozempic — doesn’t give the skin much time to contract and shrink. If the individual had not been exercising, and not eating properly, as Ozempic style medicine can interfere with appetite and can result in people suffering from When on a weight loss journey, loss of protein is a huge culprit of muscle loss. Our body does not store protein like other nutrients, so it's important to eat the right amount every day.
This can result in excess skin on your face as well as your body, creating the appearance of sagging and wrinkles. This can give the face an appearance of having aged quickly.
Increasing skin elasticity via elastin and collagen production can help mitigate the impact of rapid weight loss as it supports the integrity of the collagen matrix.
People at risk of sarcopenia due to rapid weight loss are advised to tackle the problem on two ways : diet and exercise. This includes eating enough calories to maintain good health and making sure to include adequate protein in the diet. When it comes to exercise, weight-bearing exercises ( resistance training) that build muscle are important.
Both diet and exercise are of particular importance for older adults who, due to changes associated with ageing , are at an increased risk of losing muscle mass.
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