Diluted Radiesse: The Go-to Solution for Ozempic Face
As more people turn to GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro for weight loss, we're seeing amazing transformations—healthier bodies, better energy, and impressive results. However, one side effect that's getting more attention is facial volume loss, commonly called "Ozempic face."
You're not imagining things if you've noticed a more hollowed-out look to your temples, cheeks, or lower face while using GLP-1s. These medications can cause rapid fat loss, and unfortunately, they don't discriminate. That means fat pads in the face shrink, often making people look older, gaunt, or tired.
The good news? There's a subtle, effective, and collagen-boosting way to refresh your face—without looking like you've had filler. It's called Diluted Radiesse.
What Is Diluted Radiesse?
Radiesse is a biostimulatory filler made of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in a gel. When injected in its full-strength form, it provides volume and lift. But when we dilute it with saline and lidocaine, it becomes a thinner, more spreadable product that stimulates your body's own collagen production—without adding bulk. This treatment is a skin-firming treatment that improves tone, texture, and structure over time.
Why It's Ideal for the Temples, Cheeks, and More
Temples and midface (cheeks) are often the first areas to show volume loss, especially in people losing weight quickly or aging gracefully. Instead of adding thick filler that can look obvious or puffy, diluted Radiesse helps rebuild the skin's internal scaffolding, leading to:
Softer, less sunken temples
Smoother contour in the cheeks
Better facial harmony and lift
Healthier, more youthful skin texture
It can also be used along the jawline, lower face, and neck for structural support and skin rejuvenation—without creating the overfilled look people want to avoid.
Why It's a Great Option for GLP-1 Users
Here's where it gets especially important: some traditional fillers don't work as well in people on GLP-1 medications.
Why? GLP-1s can affect how the body metabolizes hyaluronic acid-based fillers like Juvederm, Restylane, and Sculptra. Patients sometimes report that these fillers don't last as long or seem to dissolve more quickly when using GLP-1s. Nodules and inconsistent results are also possible.
We recommend Radiesse because it is calcium-based, not hyaluronic acid-based, and it's not affected by the same pathways that GLP-1 medications influence. That makes it a more reliable option for people actively losing weight or maintaining their results with GLP-1 support.
The Bottom Line
Diluted Radiesse offers structure, collagen-building, and rejuvenation—without puffiness or that overfilled look. It's a beautiful solution for people who want natural-looking results that evolve over time.
Want to find out if it's right for you? Let's talk. At HollaceMD, we're here to help you look as good as you feel.