As of 2024, more than 15 million Americans have a prescription for this blockbuster drug.<\/p>\n
That’s one in 17 US adults, meaning your office is bound to have someone who’s using weight loss injections.<\/p>\n
Now, experts have exclusively told the Daily Mail how to spot the subtle clues that your coworker might be on the fat jabs.<\/p>\n
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Is your co-worker’s behavior a dead giveaway that they are secretly taking Ozempic to lose weight?<\/p>\n
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Think your friend is trying to hide the sudden wrinkles on their face? Did they come in one day with a ‘hollowed out’ appearance?<\/p>\n
They may be exhibiting Ozempic face<\/a> – a term coined by\u00a0Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, a cosmetic and celebrity dermatologist.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n A\u00a0surprising emergence of\u00a0lines, wrinkles, sagging skin and sunken eyes can all be indicators of Ozempic use.\u00a0<\/p>\n Semaglutide, the active ingredient in weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, makes the body feel fuller, leading to a decrease in appetite and reduced calorie intake.<\/p>\n Due to the illusion of being full without food consumption, the body is forced to start burning up existing fat reserves in order to have calories for energy – leading to an overall reduction in fat levels and a loss of weight.\u00a0<\/p>\n However, this can also result in a loss of facial fat which is essential for aesthetics and elasticity as well as protecting the face from damage.\u00a0<\/p>\n ‘Although Ozempic is idolized for causing loss of fat in places like the “pot belly”, it is not appreciated when it causes loss of fat in places like the face, where it is not as attractive,’ psychiatrist and author Dr Carole Lieberman explains.<\/p>\n ‘There, it can make some people look as gaunt as a skeleton because of loss of fat in their cheeks. Weight loss can also cause a decrease in collagen production, which is necessary for providing a framework and resilience for the skin.’<\/p>\n Your work spouse’s multiple runs to the bathroom and complaints of stomach pain<\/a> may also suggest they are taking Ozempic.\u00a0<\/p>\n The drug is known to cause numerous stomach and intestinal issues, including nausea, vomiting,\u00a0diarrhea, flatulence and\u00a0constipation.\u00a0<\/p>\n Ozempic can slow down the movement of food through the stomach which can lengthen the digestion process and increase pressure on the organ.\u00a0<\/p>\n This can lead to a condition known as delayed gastric emptying, which means that food stays in the stomach longer than usual. It causes digestive discomfort and could trigger nausea and vomiting.<\/p>\n Apart from this, the condition can also cause gastroparesis (stomach paralysis), gastroenteritis, pancreatitis and intestinal blockage or obstruction.\u00a0<\/p>\n Dr Ehsan Ali, a board-certified internal medicine expert, says: ‘Eating smaller meals, avoiding heavy or greasy foods, staying hydrated and eating slowly can make a big difference.<\/p>\n ‘Some patients also get relief with digestive enzymes. They don’t speed up digestion, but they can help break down food more efficiently and reduce discomfort.’<\/p>\n Ozempic can slow down the movement of food through the stomach which can lengthen the digestion process and increase pressure on the organ<\/p>\n Dr Ehsan Ali, a board-certified Internal Medicine expert<\/p>\n Significant hair loss<\/p>\n One expert suggests that a sudden and extensive loss of hair<\/a> may also be a sign someone is taking Ozempic.\u00a0<\/p>\n Extreme fat loss can put the body’s overall metabolism in stress and cause patches to appear on the scalp.\u00a0<\/p>\n ‘Hair loss can sometimes be a subtle clue that someone’s on Ozempic or a similar GLP-1 medication, especially if it’s sudden and paired with rapid weight loss,’ Dr Steven H. Dayan, a facial plastic surgeon in Chicago, tells the Daily Mail.<\/p>\n He says the drug isn’t directly causing hair to fall out, but it’s likely the result of the ‘major metabolic shift’ happening in someone’s body.<\/p>\n ‘When you lose fat quickly, especially without proper nutritional support, it can stress the system.<\/p>\n ‘For some people, that shows up in the mirror as thinner hair or even visible scalp. It’s more common in postmenopausal women, but anyone with underlying deficiencies or stress on their system is susceptible.’<\/p>\n One expert even suggests that a sudden and extensive loss of hair may also be a sign of someone using Ozempic<\/p>\n Dr Dayan warns: ‘This is a powerful medication with real medical benefits, but if you’re going to use it, I recommend consulting a team of metabolic, aesthetic and dermatologic specialists to support your body and your appearance through the changes.’<\/p>\n Bad breath\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/97351291-14609929-image-a-8_1744817820563.jpg\")
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