Tricks to Restore Volume in Your Face After Weight Loss | Dr. Idriss

If weight loss has made your face look older, rapid loss can reveal age-related changes in facial volume, muscle, structural support, and skin laxity. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss explains why “Ozempic face” is better understood as visible facial change after weight loss—not a medical diagnosis unique to Ozempic—and what may help support your face while your weight changes. This guide covers facial fat loss, hollow under-eyes, sunken cheeks, jowls, loose skin, and the “sinker vs. sagger” framework. It also explains how GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide affect appetite and weight, why weight loss can include lean mass as well as fat mass, and why protein, strength training, steady weight loss, skincare, and weight stability matter. You’ll also learn how a dermatologist may think about skin tightening, conservative volume restoration, biostimulators such as Sculptra, fat transfer, and surgery after weight has stabilized. This video is educational and does not replace individualized medical care. Prescription GLP-1 medications and cosmetic procedures require evaluation by an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. Do not change a prescription dose or treatment plan based on this video alone. CHAPTERS 0:00 Does weight loss make your face look older? 2:36 Why your face can look older after weight loss 6:27 Are you a sinker or a sagger? 9:50 What does “Ozempic face” mean? 10:44 How do GLP-1 medications affect weight? 11:49 Fat l