US doctors see surge in cosmetic complaints after Ozempic
Beyond excess skin and sagging breasts, surgeons are also reporting cases of “Ozempic earlobe.”
A number of doctors in the United States are reporting more cosmetic complaints from patients who lost weight after using GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and semaglutide. One complaint now emerging is “Ozempic earlobe,” when the earlobe appears thinner, longer, or looser after facial fat declines. Facial plastic surgeon Sachin S. Parikh said semaglutide drives loss of body fat, including the small fat pads in the earlobes, but does not damage ear tissue or affect hearing. Mohammed Asif of Duly Health and Care also has seen more body-contouring procedures such as skin removal, tummy tuck, arm lift, and thigh lift. Michael Omidi added that rapid weight loss can leave breasts with less volume and a sagging appearance.