Ozempic Face After Weight Loss: Restoring Facial Volume
Submitted by Dr. Joyesh Raj on Wed 10/15/2025 - 12:00
Lost a lot of weight? Congratulations, it’s an amazing accomplishment that can yield big benefits like better energy, improved mobility, and new self-confidence. But for some people, especially those using GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, the weight loss happens quite quickly, and it can cause unwanted changes in the face.
Rapid weight loss often results in a hollow appearance in the cheeks, reduced definition along the jawline, and a sunken look under the eyes. These shifts occur because fat and volume naturally diminish in certain facial zones first.
Dr. Joyesh Raj, a highly respected, double-board-certified plastic surgeon in the Cleveland area, has helped many patients restore youthful contours and fullness after weight loss. He’s well known for his post-bariatric surgeries, which remove excess skin and restore smooth, shapely body contours after massive weight loss. But your face deserves to look its best, too, and that’s where non-surgical volume restoration can come in. Dr. Raj is an expert in injections, with an advanced aesthetic eye and decades of proven excellence. He combines artistry and science to bring back the vibrancy that facial thinning can steal.
Why Facial Volume Loss Occurs After Weight Loss
Unfortunately, we don’t have control over exactly where fat is lost. When your body sheds fat, it pulls from various stores, including the facial fat that normally helps you maintain a rounded, youthful appearance.
The cheeks, temples, under the eyes, and around the mouth are especially vulnerable. As subcutaneous fat diminishes, you might notice sagging and hollowing that makes you look older and more tired than you actually are.
The natural aging process exacerbates this, as natural collagen and elasticity decrease over time.
Options for Restoring Facial Volume
Dr. Raj offers several injectables to rapidly restore facial volume.
Hyaluronic acid fillers, such as Juvederm and Restylane, are excellent for addressing moderate volume loss. Dr. Raj expertly injects these fillers beneath the skin to plump hollows, smooth fine lines, and lift facial contours. Many patients appreciate that results are immediate, with no downtime. HA fillers typically last 12-24 months, depending on the formula and the injection site.
For individuals seeking a more gradual return to fullness, Sculptra is another effective option. Instead of simply filling space, Sculptra works by stimulating your own collagen, helping your body rebuild its own support system over several months. Sculptra is ideal for areas like the cheeks, but it isn’t right for more delicate areas, such as the lips. Like HA fillers, there’s no downtime with Sculptra.
Dr. Raj can customize your fillers to your face’s unique shape, the amount of volume lost, and your aesthetic goals. His specialized experience ensures that the placement of fillers protects your natural facial movement, adds subtle fullness, and restores harmony without overdoing it.
Restore Your Radiance After Weight Loss in Cleveland
If your weight loss journey has left you with facial hollows or loss of volume, you don’t have to settle. Reach out to book your consultation with Dr. Raj by calling 440-808-8030.
