And now doctors are seeing “Ozempic body,” where quick weight loss results in head-to-toe laxity of skin. One unintended side effect of the drug (which can also cause gastrointestinal issues such as vomiting and diarrhea) is “Ozempic face” - a term coined by cosmetic dermatologist Paul Jarrod Frank to describe the gaunt look resulting from sudden volume loss, which some plastic surgeons are combatting with fat transfers (often taken from the hips or abdomen). Of course, Kimmel was referencing Hollywood’s sweeping off-label use of the injectable diabetes drug - as well as similar drugs Mounjaro and Wegovy - to rapidly shed pounds by suppressing appetite and slowing digestion. When I look around this room, I can’t help but wonder, ‘Is Ozempic right for me?’ ” joked Jimmy Kimmel while hosting the 95th Academy Awards.
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