The Surprising Side Effect of Weight Loss Drugs: Ozempic Finger and Wegovy Butt

Rapid weight loss from taking semaglutide, marketed as Ozempic, can lead to effects such as "Ozempic face," "Wegovy butt," and "Ozempic finger." Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that can make you feel full and potentially suppress your appetite, leading to rapid weight loss. However, the fat loss can occur unpredictably, and the skin may not readily return to its original size once the underlying body tissue shrinks. This is why many patients who have undergone bariatric surgery may subsequently undergo plastic surgery to remove flaps of skin on their limbs and torso.