Doctors Warn of 'Temporal Hollowing' Linked to Ozempic Use

WHO:

[11:33 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Dr. Terry Dubrow, a plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, California, and Dr. Krishna Vyas, a plastic surgeon at Blechman Plastic Surgery.

WHAT:

[11:33 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Doctors report an increase in patients seeking treatments for temporal hollowing, a condition linked to rapid weight loss from GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro.

[11:33 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Dr. Terry Dubrow states that the fullness of the temple area is crucial for a youthful appearance, noting that "the temple area is very full" in youthful faces.

[11:33 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Dr. Krishna Vyas warns against overfilling the face with fat or filler, stating it can lead to aesthetic problems.

[11:33 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Doctors are warning about "temporal hollowing," or "temporal wasting," linked to the use of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro.

[11:33 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Patients are seeking treatments for temporal hollowing due to rapid weight loss associated with these medications.

[11:33 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Temporal hollowing is described as the "hallmark of aging, hallmark of illness, hallmark of dehydration and the absolute hallmark of the Ozempic face."

WHERE:

[11:33 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Beverly Hills, California, where Dr. Terry Dubrow practices.

WHY:

[11:33 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Rapid weight loss from GLP-1 medications can lead to loss of volume in the temples, affecting facial aesthetics and making individuals appear older or disturbed.

[11:33 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Patients often do not realize the impact of temporal hollowing until they notice changes in their appearance.

HOW:

[11:33 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Temporal hollowing can be treated with fillers or surgical interventions like fat transfer, but the temples are considered a "high risk area" for filler due to the presence of veins and arteries.

[11:33 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Temporal hollowing can be treated with fillers or surgical interventions like fat transfer.

[11:33 a.m. ET] - USA Today - The temples are considered a "high risk area" for filler due to the presence of veins and arteries, which can lead to severe complications if not handled by a qualified professional.

[11:33 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Dr. Dubrow advises gradual weight loss to avoid temporal hollowing and cautions against self-medicating with GLP-1s without professional guidance.

(UPDATED July 31, 2026 22:26 UTC)

Doctors are seeing a rise in patients looking for treatments for temporal hollowing, a condition often associated with rapid weight loss from GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. Dr. Terry Dubrow emphasizes that a full temple area is essential for a youthful appearance, while Dr. Krishna Vyas cautions against overfilling the face, as it can lead to aesthetic issues. Treatments for temporal hollowing include fillers or surgical options like fat transfer, but experts warn that the temples are a "high risk area" for filler due to nearby veins and arteries.

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(UPDATED July 31, 2026 19:28 UTC)

Doctors in Beverly Hills, including Dr. Terry Dubrow and Dr. Krishna Vyas, are raising concerns about "temporal hollowing," a condition linked to the use of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. This rapid weight loss can lead to noticeable changes in facial aesthetics, making individuals appear older or unwell, prompting many to seek treatments for what is being referred to as the "Ozempic face." To address temporal hollowing, options such as fillers or surgical fat transfer are available, but experts warn that this area is high risk and recommend gradual weight loss under professional supervision to mitigate these effects.