# DeepPlane.com — /facelift-after-ozempic

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## Frequently asked questions

### Should I get a facelift before or after GLP-1 weight loss medication?

Wait until after reaching goal weight and maintaining it for 6–12 months. Operating during active GLP-1-driven weight loss locks in a facial contour at an intermediate weight — as weight continues dropping, results become disproportionate. Stop GLP-1 medication 4–8 weeks before surgery per your prescribing physician's protocol (delayed gastric emptying raises anesthesia aspiration risk).

*Topics: candidacy, glp1, weight-loss, timing*

### What is the best facelift for Ozempic face?

Deep plane facelift combined with structural fat grafting is the gold standard for post-GLP-1 facial rejuvenation. The deep plane technique addresses skin laxity and tissue descent; fat grafting (from abdomen or thighs) restores the volume loss that causes the hollow, gaunt appearance. Many patients also benefit from blepharoplasty and/or brow lift if periorbital hollowing is prominent.

*Topics: glp1, fat-grafting, technique*

### How long to wait after Ozempic before facelift?

Weight must be stable within ±2 kg for at least 6 months after reaching goal weight. Additionally, stop GLP-1 receptor agonist medication 4–8 weeks before surgery for anesthesia safety. If you've completed GLP-1 treatment and aren't on maintenance, wait 12 months to ensure weight stability before scheduling surgery.

*Topics: glp1, timing, candidacy*

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