The Truth About “Ozempic Face” (And How to Prevent It While Losing Weight)

Let’s clear something up…“Ozempic face” isn’t from Ozempic.It’s from what you’re losing along the way.GLP-1 medications can be incredible tools for weight loss, especially in perimenopause and menopause when insulin resistance is working against you. But if you don’t have a strategy, you’re not just losing fat… you’re losing muscle, collagen, and the very things that keep your skin firm, youthful, and metabolically healthy.In this episode, I break down:✔️ What “Ozempic face” actually is✔️ Why rapid weight loss can age your face✔️ How much protein you REALLY need✔️ The role of muscle, collagen, and fat pads✔️ What to do BEFORE it happens✔️ How we treat it if it already hasMy goal?Stronger. Healthier. Metabolically protected.If you’re on a GLP-1 (or thinking about starting one), this is the strategy piece most people are missing.👉 Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming episodes on hormones, weight, and skin in midlife.And if you have questions, drop them in the comments… I read them all.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:01 - Introduction to GLP-1s and their impact on health.0:23 - Benefits for perimenopausal and menopausal women.0:46 - Rapid weight loss and its consequences.1:09 - Appetite suppression and ghrelin.1:49 - Effects on gastrointestinal tract and weight loss.2:33 - Issues with rapid weight loss and Ozempic face.3:14 - Importance of protein and collagen support.4:18 - Protein intake recommendations.5:12 - Importance of resistance training.5:30 - Using a weight vest for exercise.6:12 - Monitoring body composition.6:44 - Supporting collagen during weight loss.7:33 - Bio-stimulators and their benefits.8:09 - Laser treatments for collagen stimulation.9:02 - Importance of hydrolyzed collagen.9:25 - Risks of rapid weight loss.10:17 - Signs of muscle loss.10:43 - Importance of creatine.11:28 - Conclusion.