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New York Post
23-05-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Woman loves how her 'Ozempic face' looks
One Ozempic user loves how her face looks after losing weight. Although it's become so normalized for people to lose weight using GLP-1 — many are suffering from its bizarre side effects, like 'Ozempic face,' except for a woman named Alejandra Salomon. Salomon noticed a big difference in how her face looked after she took Semaglutide, a compound version of Ozempic, to lose weight for her sister's wedding. 60 pounds lighter. 3 Many Ozempic users complain about their faces looking 'hollowed out' or sagging — but Salomon experienced the opposite. Jam Press/@actuallyal__ While experts will say that Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs '… make the face look much older,' Dr. Patrick Byrne, president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), told The Post. Salomon — who is in her late twenties — feels the opposite. 'My weight loss made me look 10 years younger – no Botox needed,' she told NeedToKnow. While some Ozempic faces are appearing older with sunken cheeks, gaunt eyes and sagging neck skin — that doesn't seem to be the case for Saloman as she's thrilled with how young her face looks. 'It looks like I got jawline filler but really, I lost 60lbs and got in the best shape of my life,' she told NeedToKnow. The 20-something-year-old started taking the weight loss drug '…because my parents thought it would be a good idea to lose 20lbs for my sister's wedding.' 3 'It looks like I got jawline filler but really, I lost 60lbs and got in the best shape of my life,' she told NeedToKnow. Jam Press/@actuallyal__ 'It has without a doubt been the best decision for both my health and confidence,' she said. Salomon doesn't view her slimmed-down face as a bad thing — if anything, she looks at it as a healthy change because she now thinks her once round face was a sign of inflammation. She made sure to mention that although Semaglutide changed her life — it did come with some work. 'It is not an easy solution and is not a magic trick. I started to eat so much protein and switch up my workouts,' she admitted. Salomon said she is no longer on the medication but is still working hard to keep herself healthy. 3 The 20-something-year-old is thrilled with how she looks. Jam Press/@actuallyal__ '…I am no longer on medication, and am maintaining my weight!' Aside from the Ozempic face change, another alarming side effect from the weight loss drug is 'Ozempic teeth.' Those who use the GLP 1 might have experienced dental issues — such as dry mouth, bad breath and gum disease. 'Ozempic might reduce saliva production, diminishing the mouth's natural ability to cleanse teeth' — which can cause serious damage to one's teeth,' Dr. Michele Green told the Daily Mail. 'Saliva is crucial for protecting teeth, as it helps remove food particles, neutralizes acids produced by bacteria in the mouth and provides essential minerals that strengthen tooth enamel,' the expert said.
New York Post
25-04-2025
- Health
- New York Post
People with 'Ozempic face' are doing this to fight wrinkles and sagging
Americans on blockbuster GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are slimming down fast — but for some, the price of that rapid weight loss is starting to show up in the mirror. 'It makes the face look much older,' Dr. Patrick Byrne, president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (AAFPRS), told The Post. Now, alarmed by sunken features and sagging skin, newly svelte patients are flooding med spas and plastic surgery clinics, desperate to plump, lift and smooth their way back to a youthful glow. These are some of the top treatments they're chasing in the war against the dreaded 'Ozempic face.' Advertisement 9 Surveys show approximately 1 in 8 US adults have used a GLP-1 weight loss drug. alones – Beating the bulge — but surrendering to sag Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy work by mimicking a naturally occurring hormone in the body that tells your brain you're full — crushing cravings and helping many users drop pounds in record time. 'It's far more dramatic and rapid weight loss than one typically sees,' Byrne said. 'Changes in the face seem to be more enhanced because of it.' The effects can be jarring. Byrne said GLP-1 patients often walk into his office claiming they look 'hollowed out.' Think sunken cheeks, gaunt eyes, sagging neck skin, surprise jowls and temples that seem to have caved in overnight. Advertisement And it's not just everyday people feeling the effects. GLP-1s are the hottest drugs in Hollywood, with multiple doctors telling the Daily Mail that they think A-listers like Katy Perry, Sharon Osbourne, Scott Disick and Robbie Williams have all been hit hard by the alleged 'Ozempic face' fallout. While the science is still catching up, Byrne suspects that middle-aged women may be particularly vulnerable to 'Ozempic face' because of hormonal shifts and a natural decline in collagen production during the menopause transition. 'Once our collagen starts to decline, the skin becomes less elastic and the volumetric changes underneath it become more apparent,' Bryne said. 'It looks worse.' Advertisement 9 Osbourne has lost more than 40 pounds using Ozempic. 9 Disick shed 40 pounds in six months using Mounjaro. @letthelordbewithyou/Instagram Filler fixes For those not keen on going under the knife, facial fillers are a popular go-to. 'In younger patients and more mild cases where the skin elasticity remains reasonably strong, fillers tend to work better,' Byrne explained. When it comes to fillers, Byrne said hyaluronic acid is often the top choice for two key reasons. Advertisement 'Looking in the mirror, I suddenly had all of these wrinkles and fine lines that I never had before.' Mary-Beth Renfrow 'One, it's a naturally occurring substance within the skin and soft tissues, so there's really no meaningful risk of rejection or reaction,' Bryne said. 'Two, it's reversible.' That means if you're not thrilled with the results, it can be safely and easily dissolved with an enzyme injection. After shedding a staggering 130 pounds on GLP-1s, Mary-Beth Renfrow was thinner — but not thrilled. 9 Mary-Beth Renfrow, who lost 130 pounds on GLP-1s, before her facial fillers. Mary Beth Renfrow 'Looking in the mirror, I suddenly had all of these wrinkles and fine lines that I never had before,' she said. At first, Renfrow, 57, wasn't sold on the idea of fillers, afraid she'd wind up with that frozen, overdone look. But after a nudge from her doctor, she decided to take the plunge. Advertisement 'I thought to myself, you can either have that, or it can be filled with fat,' she quipped. A few quick shots of Juvederm — the popular hyaluronic acid filler — around her cheeks, lips and eyes were all it took to bring her face, and her self-esteem, back to life. 'I got this confidence I'd never had before,' she said. 'I felt legitimately beautiful, like I was in my early 40s again.' 9 Renfrow the day after receiving fillers. Mary Beth Renfrow Advertisement Other than a small bruise at the injection site, Renfrow had no side effects from the treatment. However, there's a catch: fillers don't last forever. The gel-like material stays plump for a few months — maybe up to a couple of years — before your body absorbs it. 'It started to tuck everything back into place and lift it where it was supposed to be.' Lindsey Sikora Advertisement Byrne said other injectable fillers, like Sculptra (a collagen booster made with poly-L-lactic acid) and Radiesse (crafted from calcium hydroxyapatite), tend to last longer. But these options aren't as easily removed — if at all. 'They carry a greater risk, so greater judgment needs to be used in the patients that utilize them,' he said. Laser power and ultrasound devices Lasers are another top choice for fighting Ozempic face. While there are many kinds, Byrne favors radiofrequency devices that use controlled heat generated by electromagnetic waves to penetrate beneath the skin's surface. Advertisement 'We can stimulate collagen production, tighten the skin and address concerns like wrinkles,' he said. 9 Many laser treatments require little to no downtime. 4frame group – Another option: fractional CO2 laser resurfacing, which creates controlled micro-injuries to spark the body's healing process, boosting collagen and improving skin texture. There are also microfocused ultrasound devices like Sofwave that zap targeted ultrasound energy deep into the skin, boosting collagen and delivering a tighter, lifted look. Lindsey Sikora, who dropped 150 pounds through diet, exercise and GLP-1s, decided to give it a shot after spotting fine lines, sagging jowls, wrinkles and a 'turkey neck' that appeared after her dramatic weight loss and the start of perimenopause. 'It started to tuck everything back into place and lift it where it was supposed to be,' said Sikora, 41, who has also used Sofwave on her arms, stomach and glutes. 'The results are dramatic.' 9 Lindsey Sikora turned to Sofwave to tighten her skin after a major weight loss. Lindsey Sikora 9 Sikora has used Sofwave on her face, neck, arms, stomach and glutes. Lindsey Sikora So impressed with her results, the board-certified nurse practitioner now offers the technology at her own practice, Shot Bar MedSpa in Chicago. 'I've treated hundreds of patients myself, with or without Ozempic face, and I've watched the anti-aging component of what that device can do,' Sikora said. One downside of Sofwave? It can take up to three months for results to show. But Sikora says it's worth the wait for a treatment that requires no recovery time — unlike surgery. 'I like to use the analogy that in order to plant your garden, we're going to fertilize the soil, and then in 90 days, your plants and flowers will grow,' she said The knife fights back Even with fillers and laser options on the market, cosmetic surgery is booming as Americans scramble to fix their post-weight-loss faces. 'With a lot of volume loss, especially when the skin elasticity has declined, surgical options tend to be most effective,' Bryne said. 9 While cosmetic surgery often comes with a hefty recovery time, it can often deliver the most dramatic results. Gorodenkoff – Byrne said the most popular procedures GLP-1 users are turning to for their 'Ozempic face' include full face and neck lifts — plus lower eyelid surgery to tackle the toll of rapid weight loss. He noted that some also opt for brow and upper eye lifts, though less often, as those areas are less prone to the negative effects of rapid fat loss. Also trending: fat grafting. In fact, facial surgeons reported a 50% spike in fat-grafting procedures in 2024, according to a survey by AAFPRS. Here's how it works: Liposuction pulls fat from areas like the abdomen, hips or thighs. After processing, the fat is injected into the face to restore volume or smooth wrinkles. 'It's a good option,' Byrne said, but he warned it's still an 'unpredictable' procedure, even for the general population. 'In the best of circumstances, we can't know precisely how much of the fat that's harvested from the belly or the thigh and injected into the face will actually survive long term,' Byrne said. Studies show that typically about 50% to 70% of the fat survives and integrates into the new tissue. But those numbers don't apply to patients using weight loss drugs. 'It's fair to assume that in GLP-1 patients undergoing significant weight loss it will be even less predictable,' Byrne said.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Celebs spent over $300K on plastic surgery to look their best at the Oscars
Welcome to 'The Scoop' — the ultimate back-to-the-office water cooler cheat sheet, your go-to source for all things everyone really wants to know! Get the latest on everything from the political swamp maneuvering in D.C. and Hollywood drama to jaw-dropping small-town shenanigans from Paula Froelich. Subscribe to her newsletter here. (NewsNation) — Every year, the stars parade down the red carpet of the Oscars looking refreshed, and this year was no different … but it got a heck of a lot pricier. Last year, I told you about the $250,000 facelift mega male celebs were getting … but this year, while facelifts subsided, entire 'subtle packages' ran over $300,000. Kamala Harris 'absolutely' planning on California governor run: Source Two plastic surgeons who worked on many of the people parading down the carpet this year at the Oscars elaborated for me. Corey Maas, MD, FACS and past president of The American Academy Of Facial Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), said patients began their treatments months ago in a 'meticulous, multi-month process that begins in late fall, with final enhancements often performed within 36 hours of showtime to ensure peak results.' Among the 'package procedures' Maas performed were ultrasounds like Sofwave on clients as well as a high-intensity muscle sculpting procedure along with several face and neck lifts, blepharoplasty (eye lift), and subtle rhinoplasties (nose jobs) for a total cost of $198,000 to $300,000 per patient. Customized structural or preservation rhinoplasty improves nasal symmetry, proportion and airflow, maintaining a natural aesthetic. Obama turned down speaking role on 'Severance': Ben Stiller Meanwhile, New York City double board certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Sam Rizk also collected over $300,000 from 10 clients who trod the boards this year by doing face and neck lifts, blepharoplasties and something called a Piezo rhinoplasty which uses ultrasound and is considered 'more precise, minimizes bruising, and eliminates traditional nose job trauma. … The majority of patients are back to work in a week,' Rizk said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Jordan News
10-02-2025
- Health
- Jordan News
"Turkey Neck" Leads Cosmetic Surgery Trends Among Men - Jordan News
A new survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) found that 92% of its surgeons treated male patients in 2024 , marking a 5% increase from 2023 . The most common procedures among men last year included eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty) , nose jobs (Rhinoplasty) , and facelifts . Cultural Shift in Male Aesthetics Dr. Patrick J. Byrne , Head of Facial Plastic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic , told the New York Post that this increase reflects a cultural shift in men's approach to aesthetics , as they now seek to match their youthful energy with a refreshed appearance . "Remote work and flexible schedules have made men more open to cosmetic procedures. Many seek to reduce sagging in the lower face, enhance neck definition, and lift the upper face," Dr. Byrne explained. Top Cosmetic Procedures for Men 1. "Turkey Neck" Treatment Facelifts remain a top procedure for facial rejuvenation, with 90% of AAFPRS members performing them annually . Interestingly, this trend is gaining traction among younger age groups : The percentage of facelift patients aged 35 to 55 increased from 26% to 32% in recent years. Dr. Byrne noted that neck sagging, or "Turkey Neck," is a primary concern for many men. اضافة اعلان "As men age, neck muscles weaken, and skin loses collagen, causing sagging and blurring the jawline-neck distinction. Neck lifts are now among the most popular male cosmetic procedures," he said. 2. Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Eyelid surgery is gaining popularity among men, with two primary types: Upper eyelid surgery removes excess skin above the eyes, reducing a tired appearance . removes excess skin above the eyes, reducing a . Lower eyelid surgery targets under-eye fat and smooths bags for a younger, refreshed look . According to Dr. Byrne, both procedures have high patient satisfaction and require only 1-2 weeks of recovery , making them a discreet yet effective cosmetic option for men. 3. Fuller Hair, Fewer Wrinkles Hair transplantation remains more popular among men than women , highlighting their strong desire to combat hair loss and maintain a youthful look . However, men's cosmetic interests extend beyond surgery. Dr. Byrne noted an increase in non-surgical treatments like: Botox Dermal fillers Microneedling Radiofrequency skin treatments "Men are now embracing aesthetic maintenance like never before," he remarked.
