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What causes Ozempic face and how to avoid it
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- Jason Fung
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- Sep 26, 2026
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- 842
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Summary
Dr. Jason Fung reveals the science of facial fat loss, subcutaneous vs. visceral fat,and how to lose weight without damaging your appearance.Have you ever seen someone lose a lot of weight but end up looking tired, old, oreven sickly? You might’ve heard the term “Ozempic Face” — a phrase describing thehollow cheeks, sunken eyes, and wrinkled skin people often get after rapid weightloss through appetite-suppressing drugs or extreme calorie restriction.But here's the good news: Fasting doesn’t cause Ozempic Face. In fact, it can protectyour facial appearance while helping you lose dangerous internal fat and reversemetabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes.In this powerful video, Dr. Jason Fung breaks down the real science behind facial fatloss and explains why intermittent fasting is a healthier, smarter, and more naturalway to lose fat — without compromising your skin, face, or youthfulness.�� What You'll Learn in This Video:✅ Why people get “Ozempic Face” after extreme dieting or GLP-1 drugs✅ The critical difference between subcutaneous fat (under the skin) and visceral fat (aroundyour organs)✅ How fasting triggers growth hormone, autophagy, and fat-beiging to help preserve skinelasticity and bone health✅ Real-world examples: How fasting users look healthier compared to drug-induced weightloss✅ Why fasting helps your body burn harmful internal fat and retain healthy facial fat✅ How brown fat activation boosts metabolism and supports long-term fat loss✅ Key findings from recent clinical studies (2022–2025) on time-restricted eating, low-carbdiets, and belly fat reduction�� Topics Covered:00:00 – Introduction: 00:20 – Why Celebrities Look Unhealthy After Weight LossSunken eyes, hollow cheeks, and the loss of subcutaneous fat explained.00:40 – Fasting vs. Appetite Suppressa…