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The characteristics of 'Ozempic face' occur in people much younger than what is seen with the natural aging process.
Clinicians should consider age-related factors when assessing patients for semaglutide treatment.
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However, the characteristics of an Ozempic face occur in people much younger than what is seen with the natural aging process.
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Semaglutide “Ozempic” Face and Implications in Cosmetic Dermatology
Karen Montecinos et al. · Dermatological Reviews · 2024
DOI 10.1002/der2.70003
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