Ozempic is giving people ‘temporal hollowing.’ What is it?
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Key Points:
- Plastic surgeons report an increase in patients seeking treatment for "temporal hollowing," a loss of volume in the temples linked to rapid weight loss from GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro.
- Full temples are important for a youthful facial appearance, and temporal hollowing can make individuals look older, ill, or dehydrated, often described as a hallmark of the "Ozempic face."
- Treatment options for temporal hollowing include fillers and fat transfer surgery, but the temple area is high-risk due to its dense network of veins and arteries, making professional medical care essential.
- Overcorrecting with too much filler can cause aesthetic problems, so a balanced, individualized approach is recommended by plastic surgeons.
- Gradual weight loss under medical supervision can help prevent temporal hollowing, while rapid, unsupervised use of GLP-1 drugs—often sourced from non-medical providers—raises the risk of this condition.
