Marek, a 45-year-old lawyer, left the GP's office with renewed energy. The decision to include pharmacotherapy as a support in the treatment of excess weight was a breakthrough for him. He knew it was a chance to regain control of his health. At the same time, he felt anxious. On social media and among friends, he kept hearing about the deepening of wrinkles i loss of skin elasticity After treatment. The man wanted to regain his health, but not at the expense of vitality in appearance.
Ozempic vs. Mounjaro. Which to choose and how to prepare your skin for weight reduction? This is a dilemma that many patients like Marek face today. You start therapy and wonder how to get through the process while protecting your skin.
Ozempic vs Mounjaro - differences
When you consider the path to weight reduction with the help of modern protocols, comparison of weight loss medicines is the first step. You are wondering, how it differs Ozempic from Mounjaro and which drug is right for you? Remember that the final decision is only made during an in-depth consultation with your GP.
Differences between Ozempic and Mounjaro
| Criterion of comparison | Ozempic | Mounjaro |
| Active substance | Semaglutide | Thirzepatide |
| Mechanism of action | Mono-functional hormone analogue GLP-1 | Bifunctional - analogue acting on both GLP-1 and GIP receptors |
| Potential for weight reduction | Significant (according to clinical studies) - mainly affects the feeling of satiety and glucose levels | Higher potential (according to clinical trials) - dual action may support weight reduction to a greater extent than single-action therapies |
| Aesthetic risks | The potential risk of the so-called "Ozempic face" - associated with rapid loss of facial fat and volume | The potential risk of the so-called "Mounjaro face" - may be visually more noticeable due to a potentially greater rate of weight loss |
Weight reduction and skin condition
The phenomenon commonly referred to as 'Ozempic face' or 'Mounjaro face' is not a direct effect of the drug on the skin. Facial impact of Ozempic and Mounjaro is indirect - it results from the dynamic loss of deep adipose tissue, which provides a natural scaffolding for the facial skin.
So you analyse, which drug has less of an effect on the appearance of the face? The response is złosed: there will be less impact with treatment at which weight reduction is slower. However, both therapies are geared towards specific treatment results, which often involve rapid volume loss. Therefore, the essence is not the choice of drug, but the conscious preparation of the skin for this process.
Preventive treatments before weight reduction - how to prepare the skin?
How do I prepare my skin for a weight loss treatment? The best strategy is to act in advance. Before the pounds start to disappear, we need to strengthen the foundations of the skin.
- The following are essential preventive treatments aimed at stimulating fibroblasts (collagen factories) to work more intensively.
- Intensive skin care during treatment home, based on building blocks (peptides, ceramides) and powerful antioxidants.
- The task of combination therapy is to 'thicken' the skin so that it is better able to adapt to changing volumes.
- The basis is deep hydration of the bodywhich promotes flexibility from within.
How do I take care of my skin during weight loss and what treatments do I perform?
Once you are in the healing process, your skin needs active support. What treatments to perform during weight loss? The therapeutic protocol is always personalised and aims to manage the skin condition on an ongoing basis.
"Patients often put off caring for their skin until after weight loss is complete. From a medical perspective, stimulating collagen during weight loss gives us a much greater opportunity to support the skin in its natural adaptation and contraction." - says the aesthetic doctor.
At Wellclinic Medical Clinic, in protocols aimed at skin firmness we use advanced, certified platforms (FDA and CE med approved), such as Fotona DYNAMIS SP.
This technology makes it possible to make formula Tight Sculpting™which combines the action of two laser waves (Nd:Yag and Er:Yag). Its purpose is to support the process of skin lifting through its deep, thermal tension and remodelling. As a combined therapy to promote tissue nutrition, we also use targeted mesotherapy (providing the skin with essential amino acids and hyaluronic acid) and a comprehensive facial revitalisation using tissue biostimulators.
Prepare your skin for weight reduction with Wellclinic
At Wellclinic we use holistic approachcombining medical and aesthetic goals. We understand that success in weight reduction must go hand in hand with your well-being and rested appearance. Therefore, whatever therapy you choose, we are ready to support your skin, minimising potential aesthetic side effects, with advanced protocols facial revitalisation and facelift.
Imagine how your body and mind respond to our advanced procedures. Book a consultation and experience a personalised WellEffect formulacreated with you in mind.
