Addressing facial laxity and volume loss after GLP-1 use

The new generation of weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro (known as GLP-1 medications) has helped countless people reach their health and body goals. But with these dramatic transformations, a new concern sometimes emerges — changes in the face.

As the body sheds fat, the face can lose volume, too. Cheeks may look hollow, skin may feel looser, and the once-youthful contours may soften. This so-called “Ozempic face” isn’t a side effect of the medication itself, but rather the result of successful fat loss. While this can be an unexpected part of the journey, the good news is that modern aesthetic treatments can beautifully restore balance and radiance.

Rebuilding What Time (and Weight Loss) Took Away

Our faces are supported by a network of deep fat pads that create structure and softness. When these areas shrink, it can make the face appear older or tired. The key to natural rejuvenation lies in strategic filler placement — targeting the right fat pads to restore youthful curves and lift.

Expert injectors use hyaluronic acid and biostimulatory fillers like Sculptra or Radiesse to reestablish facial balance without overfilling. The goal is subtle and refined — restoring what’s been lost, rather than changing your natural appearance. The result is a refreshed, confident version of yourself that still feels completely authentic.

Tightening and Smoothing for Radiant, Firm Skin

Beyond volume loss, the skin itself can lose elasticity as fat diminishes. Fortunately, a variety of nonsurgical skin-tightening technologies can firm, smooth and rejuvenate:

• Ellacor micro-coring removes tiny columns of skin to tighten and lift without heat or scars.

• UltraClear laser coring brightens and renews texture for a healthy, youthful glow.

• Microneedling RF combines tiny needles with radiofrequency energy to stimulate deep collagen renewal.

• Ultherapy and SofWave use ultrasound energy to lift and tighten skin naturally, with no downtime.

• Fotona 4D offers a cutting-edge, “inside-out” laser treatment that firms, plumps and refines the skin in multiple layers — creating natural lift and smoothness over time.

Each of these treatments can stand alone, but often the most stunning results come from combining them in a customized plan that targets both skin and structure.

A Personalized Path Back to Confidence

Every face — and every transformation — is unique. The best aesthetic outcomes come from a thoughtful, personalized approach that considers your anatomy, lifestyle and goals. Working with an experienced provider ensures that treatments are chosen and performed with precision for results that look refreshed, never overdone.

Weight-loss success should feel empowering, not deflating. With today’s advanced filler techniques and skin-tightening technologies, you can enjoy all the benefits of your health journey — while keeping your reflection just as vibrant as you feel inside.

Mary Pentel, MD

Southside Dermatology, dba Pentel Dermatology & Cosmetics

1807 3rd St. N, Jacksonville Beach

4727 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville