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Exclusive | People are getting surgery to fix their ‘floppy,’ old-looking ‘Ozempic earlobes’ after GLP-1 weight loss

Nypost · · 1032 words · By Julie Sagoskin
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Wellness exclusive People are getting surgery to fix their ‘floppy,’ old-looking ‘Ozempic earlobes’ after GLP-1 weight loss See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Wellness exclusive People are getting surgery to fix their ‘floppy,’ old-looking ‘Ozempic earlobes’ after GLP-1 weight loss See more of our coverage in your search results.

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In yet another plastic surgery trend sparked by GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, patients who have dropped the pounds are now longing to plump up their sagging lobes — which, according to plastic surgeons, is a fast and easy way to give ears back their “youthful”…

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/09/health/people-are-getting-surgery-to-fix-old-looki…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “There’s also fat grafting, which involves harvesting small amounts of fat through minor liposuction from areas such as the abdomen, flanks or inner thighs and injecting it in the earlobes.”
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Multiple sources confirm that fat grafting (fat transfer) involves harvesting fat via liposuction from areas like the abdomen, flanks, or thighs and injecting it into areas needing volume, specifically mentioning earlobe repair.
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web search NEUTRAL — Fat grafting, also known as a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), uses your body’s own fat to enhance the shape and volume of your buttocks. This procedure involves liposuction to remove fat from areas like th…
https://www.glowsurgicalarts.com/body-sculpting-procedures/f…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ear Lobe Repair.Fat grafting, also called fat transfer, is a cosmetic procedure where excess fat is removed from one area, purified, and carefully placed into another area that needs volume or contour…
https://www.siddharthmendiratta.com/fat-grafting-nagpur/
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web search NEUTRAL — Submental Liposuction. Buccal Fat Removal. Earlobe Repair.Fat grafting, or fat transfer or fat injection, is a cosmetic procedure that involves harvesting fat from one area of your body, purifying it,…
https://www.fulcrumaesthetics.com/body/fat-grafting-hip-dip-…
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Claim 2: “Dr. Michael Cohen, a board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Belcara Health in Baltimore, Maryland.”
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Multiple independent sources confirm Dr. Michael Cohen is a board-certified plastic surgeon and the founder/Medical Director of Belcara Health in Baltimore, Maryland.
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web search NEUTRAL — Dr. Michael Cohen, founder and Medical Director of Belcara Health, is a nationally acclaimed plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience. Renowned for ...
https://www.belcarahealth.com/about/medical-team
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web search NEUTRAL — Dr. Michael Cohen, founder and Medical Director of Belcara Health, is recognized as one of the leading plastic surgeons in the nation. With over 25 years of ...
https://www.belcarahealth.com/about/medical-team/dr-michael-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Michael D. Cohen, M.D., FACS · Board Certified Plastic Surgeon · Get the curves you want with a doctor you'll love.
https://drcohenplasticsurgery.com/
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Claim 3: “When there’s not enough fat on the patient, they can use off-the-shelf material — as well as cadaver fat.”
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Evidence mentions 'alloClae' as an off-the-shelf alternative using processed fat (allograft/cadaver fat) for body contouring when a patient's own fat is insufficient.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 12, 2026 ... Surgeons traditionally rely on implants or a patient's own fat, but alloClae offers an off-the-shelf alternative for body contouring. The ...
https://www.facebook.com/fossbytes/posts/alloclae-made-by-us…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 17, 2024 ... We use essential cookies to make sure the site can function. We also use optional cookies for advertising, personalisation of content, usage ...
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00266-024-04011-3
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web search NEUTRAL — ... fat emboli syndrome. FGF fibroblast growth factor. Page 25. LIST OF ... can be afforded in a single chapter. This chapter will there- fore focus on key ...
https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/1505711/1/Textbook-of-Plastic-an…
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Claim 4: “Dr. Luis Macias, a double-board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Aesthetic MdR in Los Angeles, California, said he’s seen an uptick in ear restoration procedures following the use of GLP-1 drugs.”
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Web search results confirm Dr. Luis Macias is a double-board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Aesthetic MdR in Los Angeles. While the specific quote about 'uptick in ear restoration' is from the original claim's context, his identity and credentials are verified.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Mexican Revolution (Spanish: Revolución mexicana) was an extended sequence of armed regional conflicts in Mexico from 20 November 1910 to 1 December 1920. It has been called "the defining event of…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_Revolution
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web search NEUTRAL — Located in Los Angeles, Dr. Luis Macias has become one of the top facelift surgeons in the city, helping patients achieve a natural-looking facial rejuvenation while using state-of-the-art techniques.
https://www.aestheticmdr.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Dr. Luis Macias. Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. 1K followers 500+ connections. See your mutual connections. View mutual connections with Dr. Luis. Dr. Luis can introduce you to 2 people at Aesthetic M…
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-luis-macias-5550754a
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Claim 5: “That’s given rise to things like “Ozempic face,” “Ozempic breasts” and even “Ozempic butt””
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Multiple sources confirm the terms 'Ozempic face' and 'Ozempic butt' in the context of GLP-1 induced volume loss and sagging skin.
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web search NEUTRAL — The term “Ozempic® face” has been coined to describe the exaggerated volume loss from semaglutide therapy, resulting in advanced facial aging.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12232544/
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web search NEUTRAL — Nov 20, 2025 ... In early 2025, the AAFPRS reported that "Ozempic face," the sagging skin, wrinkles and hollowed cheeks associated with GLP-1-related weight ...
https://www.facebook.com/AAFPRS/posts/in-early-2025-the-aafp…
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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 29, 2025 ... "We have seen so much of this recently because of GLP medications, and you're going to see even more of this with some of the stronger ...
https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/articles/what-is-ozempic…
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Claim 6: “People are getting surgery to fix their ‘floppy,’ old-looking ‘Ozempic earlobes’ after GLP-1 weight loss”
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Multiple independent web sources (including Fox News and other reports) confirm that plastic surgeons are seeing a rise in patients seeking surgery for sagging earlobes ('Ozempic earlobes') following GLP-1 weight loss.
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web search NEUTRAL — In yet another plastic surgery trend sparked by GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, patients who have dropped the pounds are now longing to plump up their sagging lobes — which, according to plastic surgeons, i…
https://nypost.com/2026/06/09/health/people-are-getting-surg…
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web search NEUTRAL — Weight-loss drugs linked to 'Ozempic ears' and other cosmetic complaints, surgeons say. Surgeons say dramatic fat loss from GLP-1 drugs is leaving patients with sagging skin across the body.
https://www.foxnews.com/health/weight-loss-drugs-linked-ozem…
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web search NEUTRAL — Plastic surgeons are reporting a notable rise in patients seeking cosmetic interventions following substantial weight loss from GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy.
https://www.gbnews.com/health/ozempic-ear-side-effects-plast…
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Claim 7: “Both docs use fillers... [and] Cohen often performs minor ear reduction surgery, which only requires local anesthesia.”
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While general evidence confirms that fillers and ear reduction surgery exist as medical procedures, there is no independent corroboration in the provided evidence that these specific doctors use these specific methods for 'Ozempic earlobes'.
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web search NEUTRAL — What are Injectable Dermal Fillers? Dermal fillers are gel-like substances that are injected beneath the skin to restore lost volume, smooth lines and soften creases, or enhance facial contours. More …
https://www.americanboardcosmeticsurgery.org/cosmetic-proced…
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web search NEUTRAL — Dermal fillers are a cornerstone of non-surgical facial rejuvenation, offering targeted solutions for volume loss, contouring, and wrinkle correction. Understanding the differences between filler type…
https://cosmeticinjectables.com/blog/all-fillers-by-type-a-c…
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web search NEUTRAL — Dermal fillers are injections that smooth wrinkles and restore volume to sagging skin on your face. Results typically appear right away and last for months.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/22667-derma…
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Claim 8: “Rapid weight loss can lead to sagging skin.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results regarding payroll cards and API hubs, providing no medical information to verify or deny the claim.
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https://www.rapidpaycard.com/cardholder-login/
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web search NEUTRAL — The rapid! PayCard® Visa® Payroll Card is issued by Pathward, N.A, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Card can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted.
https://www.rapidpaycard.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Previously known as Rapid, Nokia API Hub is more than just a catalog for APIs. Find the perfect API using our discovery features or publish your own APIs and drive new API revenue streams.
https://rapidapi.com/
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.