Muscle loss warning for weight loss injection users: Protein consumption is essential

Speaking at the 34th National Dermatology Congress, Prof. Dr. Küçük pointed out that injection treatments used for weight loss can reduce muscle mass along with fat tissue, highlighting the importance of balancing nutrition and exercise during this process.

Prof. Dr. Küçük stated that rapid weight loss can lead to aesthetic changes in the facial area, such as sunken cheeks, hollows under the eyes, and sagging. Noting that this condition, popularly known as "Ozempic face," should be managed under physician supervision, Küçük emphasized that a daily intake of 1 to 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight is critical to preserve muscle mass.

Stating that resistance exercises and adequate water intake are necessary alongside protein consumption to prevent muscle loss, Küçük warned that nutritional supplements must only be used upon expert recommendation. It was noted that uncontrolled use of herbal products and vitamins can lead to drug interactions, skin reactions, and organ damage.

Assessment: Küçük noted that a dermatology specialist can be consulted for significant sagging and wrinkles that occur on the face after rapid weight loss, and that aesthetic procedures such as PRP and fillers can be evaluated if needed, provided that these procedures are planned by competent physicians.