Weight-loss drugs linked to 'Ozempic ears' and other cosmetic complaints, surgeons say

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Dr. Dubrow, a board-certified plastic surgeon and TV personality, shares how microdosing GLP-1 medications can help improve many aspects of health. As the popularity of GLP-1 drugs continues to climb, significant weight loss associated with the medications has been linked to a growing list of cosmetic concerns. Some surgeons report that more patients are seeking treatments for so-called "Ozempic earlobes," which reportedly appear thinner, longer or more sagging after the loss of facial fat. "The use of semaglutides causes you to lose fat across your body, including the small, fat pads of the earlobes," facial plastic surgeon Sachin S. Parikh, MD, told NewBeauty. OZEMPIC, OTHER SEMAGLUTIDES LINKED TO HAIR LOSS: HERE'S WHAT TO KNOW "It’s important to note that semaglutides do not damage ear tissue or affect hearing in any way, so any intervention would