Peptides function differently than retinoids and hyaluronic acid
Key Takeaways Ozempic face is caused by fat pad depletion: The cheeks, temples, and under-eye areas lose structural fat, causing a hollowed, older appearance
The addition of B12 to their treatment protocol may help lessen their discomfort and improve their quality of life
Immediately following the injections, you may experience: Minor redness generally lasts no longer than 1 hour, and for most patients, this dissipates before they leave the office (15 minutes) Swelling generally increases for the first 24 hours, before resolving within 48-72 hours
A cloudy solution usually indicates incomplete dissolution or peptide degradation
In some patients it becomes thick enough to compress the canal on its own