Why Rapid Weight Loss Can Make You Look Older (and What To Do)

Rapid weight loss can be an incredible health and confidence boost, but for many people, it comes with an unexpected downside: looking older. Whether you’ve lost weight through lifestyle changes or medications like Ozempic® or semaglutide, a slimmer figure may also reveal changes in your face and body that you weren’t anticipating. The good news? You have non-surgical and surgical treatment options.

Saltz Plastic Surgery specializes in facial rejuvenation and body contouring, making it an excellent option for patients who experience volume loss, skin laxity, or an “aged” appearance after rapid weight loss. Led by Dr. Renato Saltz, a board-certified plastic surgeon, and joined by Dr. Justin Webb, a fellowship-trained, board-eligible surgeon, the practice offers expert solutions designed to help patients look as vibrant as they feel.

Why Weight Loss Can Age Your Appearance

Over time, our bodies naturally lose collagen, elastin, and facial fat, three key components that keep skin firm and youthful. When you quickly lose weight, you may lose volume in areas that once provided structure and support, especially in the face. This often creates a more hollow look in the cheeks, temples, or under the eyes. Some people call this “Ozempic face,” but it can happen with any rapid weight loss.

Fast weight loss can also lead to loose or sagging skin. Skin typically stretches slowly over time, and it doesn’t always bounce back at the same pace as the number on the scale changes. As a result, you may notice more wrinkles, jowling, or skin laxity.

What You Can Do

These treatments can help restore volume, tighten skin, and create a more balanced, youthful appearance.

Non-Surgical Options

Many patients start with minimally invasive treatments, including:

• Dermal fillers to restore volume in the cheeks, under the eyes, or lips
• Collagen-stimulating injectables like Sculptra® to improve firmness over time
• Skin tightening treatments using radiofrequency or ultrasound technology

Surgical Solutions

For more significant laxity, surgical procedures may offer longer-lasting results, such as:

• Facelift or neck lift to address sagging in the lower face
• Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) for an awake look
• Body contouring procedures, such as a tummy tuck or arm lift, after major weight loss

Say Bye to Ozempic Face and Look Youthful Again in Salt Lake City, UT

Rapid weight loss can change your appearance in ways you didn’t expect. Call us today at 801-274-9500 to schedule a consultation and explore your options.