South Park has always been ahead of the curve. Too crass for some, Matt Stone (the Jewish one) and Trey Parker are tuned to the zeitgeist, hence the episode when the town’s women were all wearing crop tops to show off their six-packs, acquired through dieting and exercise. Sound familiar? Blame it on the silent epidemic that’s swept across the community: Ozempic. Maybe your friend has come clean about using Mounjaro, but many magically shrink without ever admitting to the weekly jab. Being bikini slim for summer is fantastic, but if you’re past 40, rapid weight loss lands on your face. Hollow cheeks, droopy jowls and thinning hair? Don’t panic. There’s an arsenal of science-backed gizmos and lotions designed to lift, hydrate and stimulate your way back to the old (younger) you.
Vampire Facial (PRP Microneedling)
Bar Rafaeli after her vampire facial facial
Israeli model Bar Refaeli is a fan of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Microneedling, but don’t expect to look like her after it. For this facial, a small amount of your blood is taken, spun in a centrifuge to separate the plasma (rich in growth factors) then microneedled back into your face. The aim is to supercharge your skin’s natural repair process and collagen production. It’s bloody, but not painful and the next day you look fresher faced, almost glowing and gradually your skin’s scaffolding rebuilds from the inside out. As the mayor’s 20mph limit exacerbates ageing avoid town and have your vampire facial at Eternal Aesthetics in Barnet with calm and experienced aesthetician Adina Miron. A PRP course of four is recommended and yes, it’s £350 per session, but you leave looking healthy pink and plump in the right way. Visit eternalaestheticsclinic.com for a 10% Life magazine discount. Tel: 0208 866 7777
Omnilux
Omnilux Contour Face & NeckÂ
There are lots of LED masks, but Omnilux has Kim Kardashian’s approval for its clinic results at home. At £348 it’s not cheap but it’s an incredible piece of kit with a medical-grade red and near-infrared light to stimulate collagen and elastin while firming and plumping where fat has faded. The Contour Face Mask is a whizz at reducing fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage and improves eczema and rosacea. Ozempic effects are minimised to the point of disappearing with the Neck & Décolleté version which can be worn while moving as it focuses below the chin where submental fat loss makes you look turkey-esque.omniluxled.com
VOL.U.LIFT
VoL.U.Lift
To help the two million UK women using Ozempic, plastic surgeon Dr Marc Ronert created VoL.U.Lift (£108), the first and only GLP-1 4D skin rebound complex to combat facial deflation, dehydration and sagging skin. It’s a smart product full of antioxidants such as Bakuchiol (kangaroo paw extract), ectoin, and astaxanthin-rich micro-algae, with only vitamin C ringing a bell but clinical study results are outstanding. It is the most luscious cream with a hint of tingle that works even if you’re not on Ozempic. Hooray. volulift.co.uk
Neal’s Yard Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Booster
Weight loss doesn’t just zap fat, it takes skin’s hydration. The result? A papery, drawn look around the mouth, neck, and eyes. This £28 booster delivers multi-molecular hyaluronic acid into the deeper layers. Translation: It gives bounce-back to the bits that have caved in. It’s a quick fix with long-term benefits and a damn sight cheaper than many alternatives. nealsyardremedies.com
Manta Pulse Hair Brush
Extreme weight loss is terrible for hair, but this can be sorted by the Manta Pulse (£70), a miracle brush that vibrates gently to stimulate blood flow and protect breakage. It’s ideal for anyone who’s noticed more strands in the shower post-Ozempic and it adapts to the shape of your hand and scalp, detangles gently, and gives your follicles the equivalent of a pep talk. mantahair.com
Sun ‘n’ Sniff
Summer is the season for switching things up, including your scent. Your go-to fragrance (Le Labo Santal, perhaps?) is iconic, but can feel heavy come July. Superdrug’s Scentology Body Mist (£7.99) is an affordable way to smell like sunshine and cocktails. The six-scent collection includes Vanilla & Nectarine Blossom (a dessert island in a bottle) and Tuberose & Spiced Pear (white florals, ripe pear and soft spice) are a refreshing change for warm nights, and you won’t think twice about spraying it all over.
