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Weight-Loss Drug Users Face Costly Surgery for 'Ozempic Face'

9/20/2025

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Users of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy report experiencing loose skin, referred to as "Ozempic face."
This loose skin can negatively impact self-esteem and body image.
Surgery is often the only effective remedy, but the NHS rarely covers it.
Private surgery costs can reach £40,000, leading some to consider cheaper options abroad.
Patients express frustration over the low priority of cosmetic procedures in NHS funding, with potential complications from overseas surgeries.

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Story summary

Users of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy report experiencing loose skin, referred to as "Ozempic face."
This loose skin can negatively impact self-esteem and body image.
Surgery is often the only effective remedy, but the NHS rarely covers it.
Private surgery costs can reach £40,000, leading some to consider cheaper options abroad.
Patients express frustration over the low priority of cosmetic procedures in NHS funding, with potential complications from overseas surgeries.