What causes Ozempic face and how to avoid it

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, or even sickly? You might’ve heard the term “Ozempic Face” — a phrase describing the hollow cheeks, sunken eyes, and wrinkled skin people often get after rapid weight loss through appetite-suppressing drugs or extreme calorie restriction. But here's the good news: Fasting doesn’t cause Ozempic Face. In fact, it can protect your facial appearance while helping you lose dangerous internal fat and reverse metabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes. In this powerful video, Dr. Jason Fung breaks down the real science behind facial fat loss and explains why intermittent fasting is a healthier, smarter, and more natural way 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 (around your organs) ✅ How fasting triggers growth hormone, autophagy, and fat-beiging to help preserve skin elasticity and bone health ✅ Real-world examples: How fasting users look healthier compared to drug-induced weight loss ✅ 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-carb diets, and belly fat reduction �� Topics Covered: 00:00 – Introduction: 00:20 – Why Celebrities Look Unhealthy After Weight Loss Sunken eyes, hollow cheeks, and the loss of subcutaneous fat explained. 00:40 – Fasting vs. Appetite Suppressants: A Visual Comparison See how fasting results in healthier, more natural-looking weight loss. 02:17 – What Causes “Ozempic Face”? The science behind subcutaneous fat loss and facial aging. 02:53 – Fasting Preserves Facial Fat: Here’s Why How fasting differs hormonally from calorie restriction or weight-loss drugs. 03:30 – 5 Reasons Why Fasting Prevents 'Ozempic Face'. 04:56 – Visceral vs. Subcutaneous Fat 05:05 – Brown Fat vs. White Fat 05:58 – Growth Hormone Boost: How Fasting Enhances Skin & Bone Health Fasting increases skin elasticity and supports tissue regeneration. 06:24 – Study: 600 Calorie Diet vs. Fasting on Visceral Fat Why fasting removes more harmful fat without damaging your appearance. 07:00 – 2022 Study: Time-Restricted Eating vs. Low Carb Diet Which method burns more visceral fat and improves blood sugar control? 08:13 – New 2025 Study: Early vs. Late Fasting and Abdominal Fat Research proves timing matters in fat loss and metabolic benefits. 08:50 – White Fat, Brown Fat, and “Beiging” Explained Fasting promotes brown fat growth to burn more calories and boost metabolism. 09:50 – Final Thoughts: Fasting is the Smarter Way to Lose Fat Why fasting protects your appearance while improving your health. ��‍⚕️ About Dr. Jason Fung: Dr. Fung is a Canadian nephrologist and a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting, diabetes reversal, and natural health strategies. His work has helped thousands of people regain their health and confidence — without starving, struggling, or aging faster. �� Who Should Watch This Video? ✔️ Anyone losing weight and concerned about aging or “gaunt face” ✔️ People using or considering GLP-1 medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, etc.) ✔️ Individuals with type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, or prediabetes ✔️ Those following intermittent fasting, keto, or low-carb diets ✔️ Anyone who wants to lose fat the right way — and look good doing it! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ �� BOOKS: �� The Obesity Code - Reviewing underlying physiology of weight loss and how lo carb diets and fasting can help. ht Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices