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Weight Loss, Health and "Ozempic Face": Achieving the Best of Both Worlds

Frances Pitsilis
Frances Pitsilis
23 June 2026

Losing weight is one of the most important things many people can do for their long-term health.

Excess body fat contributes to inflammation throughout the body and increases the risk of serious health conditions including:

  • - Type 2 diabetes
  • - Heart disease
  • - High blood pressure
  • - Fatty liver disease
  • -joint problems
  • - Sleep apnoea

 

This is why medications such as Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Mounjaro® have become such important tools for many patients. These GLP-1 medications can help people lose weight, improve metabolic health, reduce inflammation, and lower the risk of future illness.

At Skinfresh, we believe these medications can be extremely valuable when used appropriately. We are not anti-GLP-1 medication. In fact, for many patients they can be life-changing.

 

What Is "Ozempic Face"?

As more people achieve significant weight loss, many are noticing changes in their facial appearance.

The media has called this "Ozempic Face," but the reality is that these changes can occur after any substantial weight loss, whether from medication, diet, exercise, or weight-loss surgery.

 

When we lose body fat, we often lose facial fat too. This can result in:

  • - Hollow cheeks
  • - Sunken temples
  • - More visible lines and folds
  • - Increased skin laxity
  • - A tired or gaunt appearance

 

Ironically, patients may be healthier than ever but feel their face no longer reflects how well they feel.

 

We Don't Judge — We Help

At Skinfresh, our philosophy is simple.

Health comes first.

We support healthy weight loss and recognise the enormous health benefits that can come from reducing excess body fat and inflammation.

Our role is not to judge how someone loses weight. Our role is to help patients achieve the best possible outcome for both their health and appearance.

 

Restoring Facial Volume and Skin Quality

If weight loss has left your face looking tired or hollow, there are excellent options available.

Depending on your needs, treatment may include:

 

Strategic Dermal Fillers

To restore facial support and volume while maintaining a natural appearance.

Profhilo® and Sunekos®

To improve skin hydration, elasticity, and collagen production.

Exion®

To stimulate natural hyaluronic acid production and improve skin quality.

Laser Genesis

To stimulate collagen and restore radiance.

Titan® Skin Tightening

To improve firmness and support collagen regeneration.

 

The Skinfresh Difference

What makes Skinfresh unique is that Dr Frances Pitsilis is both a General Practitioner and Cosmetic Doctor with extensive experience in:

  • - Metabolic health
  • - Hormonal health
  • - Menopause
  • - Chronic illness
  • - Complex medical problems
  •  

Many patients seek Dr Frances as a trusted second-opinion doctor because she understands both the medical and cosmetic aspects of healthy ageing.

 

You Don't Have to Choose Between Health and Appearance

The goal is not simply to lose weight.

The goal is to:

✔ Improve health

✔ Reduce inflammation

✔ Feel more energetic

✔ Maintain a healthy, natural appearance

✔ Feel confident in your own skin

 

At Skinfresh Clinic in Milford, we help patients achieve exactly that. 0800SKINHEALTH  

 

skinfresh.co.nz

 

 

Book your consultation today and discover how you can improve your health, maintain facial vitality, and age with confidence.

 

 

 

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