Ozempic Face
A gaunt facial appearance
Example
sherry has lost a lot of weight
yea. i was shocked. her ozempic face caught me off guard when i first saw her in person
yea. she looks good, though
Related Slang
| Body shaming | Criticizing a person's body |
| Fat shaming | Criticizing a person for being overweight |
| Big back | An overweight person |
| Relationship weight | Weight gained from a romantic relationship |
| Divorce body | Physically fit body after divorcing |
| HW | Highest weight |
| H&W | Height and weight |
| HWP | Height weight proportionate |
| LW | Lowest weight |
| SW | Starting weight |
Ozempic face is a term that describes the facial changes that can sometimes occur after rapid weight loss, such as a thinner appearance, looser skin, or more noticeable facial lines. Although the name references the medication Ozempic, the effect is not unique to Ozempic and can happen after significant weight loss from many causes, including diet, exercise, surgery, or other weight-loss medications. Patients, healthcare providers, journalists, and social media users often use the term as convenient shorthand for facial volume loss associated with weight loss.
Celebrity cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank popularized the term in 2023 as public interest in GLP-1 weight-loss medications grew. The term quickly spread through social media, celebrity news, and lifestyle publications, where people discussed the visible effects of rapid weight loss and cosmetic treatment options.