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SINCE diabetes drugs burst onto the scene in 2022 as weight-loss tools, more and more Brits have been turning to the needle to slim down. 

Celebs pioneered the movement. Sharon Osbourne lost 42 pounds using Ozempic, Kelly Clarkson used skinny jabs to get trim and even Boris Johnson gave them a go to lose five pounds a week. 

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Lottie Moss was rushed to hospital after suffering a skinny jab-induced seizure, and the Kardashian-Jenner clan are unable to shake rumours that their famously large behinds were shrunk this way. 

Anti-obesity and diabetes drugs, which are administered via regular injections, have quickly gone from being niche medicines prescribed by doctors to weight loss cheat codes that you can pick up online for as little as £72 a month. 

Versions of the drug include the infamous Ozempic, as well as Wegovy and Mounjaro.

They contain semaglutide, an ingredient that promotes weight loss by mimicking the actions of GLP-1, a hormone released in the gut after eating, which helps you feel full and satisfied.

But skinny jabs carry a price; they could cost you your face. 

The unwanted aesthetic effects of weight loss injections have even earnt their own name of “Ozempic face”.

This phenomenon is characterised by sagging skin (which have been compared to a bulldog’s chops), hollow under eyes, a distorted pout and more. 

We don’t know the long-term health or physical consequences of skinny jabs because they’ve not been in circulation for long enough. 

Fabulous spoke to plastic surgeon Naveen Cavale about all the dangerous things that skinny jabs like Ozempic are doing to faces – and the celebs falling victim to it. 

“Ozempic-induced weight loss can reduce fat in the face,” Naveen explains. 

“This might result in a thinner or less voluminous appearance, often described as ‘Ozempic face’.”

Fish Lips

Step aside ‘trout pout’, the new undesirable kisser is ‘fish lips’ caused by skinny jabs. 

“Some people may notice their lips look less plump because of fat loss,” Naveen says.

“However, significant fat loss in the face may make those who have pre-existing lip fillers appear more prominent, as the surrounding soft tissue diminishes. 

“This exaggerated look, sometimes called “fish lips” on social media, is not due to the medication itself, but rather to the interaction between weight loss and filler placement.”

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Noughties singer Jessica Simpson is one celebrity that fans believe has fallen victim to the ‘fish lips’ phenomenon. 

While the 44-year-old (who lost 100lb between 2019 and 2020) denied taking Ozempic in an interview with Bustle in 2023, rumours have continued swirling about her weight loss methods on social media in 2024. 

And she’s slimmed down everywhere but her lips, leaving many fans asking under her Instagram posts: “What’s wrong with your lips?”

“If this occurs, adjustments like dissolving or refining fillers can restore balance,” Naveen recommends. 

Naveen clarified that ‘fish lips’ can happen without the use of skinny jabs and can simply be a result of weight loss, as could be the case with Jessica.

Sunken Eyes 

Another unwelcome side effect of skinny jabs is hollow-looking under-eyes. 

“Ozempic can cause hollow or sunken under-eyes,” Naveen explains. “This is due to the reduction of facial fat, including the delicate fat pads beneath the eyes.

“These fat pads provide volume and cushion the area, giving a smooth and youthful appearance. 

“When facial fat diminishes with rapid weight loss, the skin in the under-eye area can appear more sunken, leading to a hollow or tired look. 

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“Additionally, thinner skin in this area may make blood vessels and pigmentation more visible.”

Sharon Osbourne, 72, has been touted in the media as an example of Ozempic face for the last two years, after she revealed that she lost 42 pounds through the drug. 

The music manager has been open about her five facelifts over the years – including one that was botched – but her recent weight loss transformation has sparked huge intrigue about her “new face”.

Fans on X (formerly Twitter) have expressed particular concern about her “dead stare eyes”, with one lamenting that Ozempic usage has given her the appearance of them “sinking” into Sharon’s face.

Saggy Neck

Even your neck isn’t safe from skinny jabs like Ozempic. “Rapid weight loss can potentially lead to looser skin and accentuate neck bands and wrinkles,” Naveen says.

“This happens because the skin may not fully retract after fat loss, revealing laxity in the area.”

Just like her famous daughters, 69-year-old Kris Jenner has struggled to shake skinny jab rumours, with one nutritionist noting her recent weight loss has caused “significant muscle loss” around her neck.

And then the mum-of-six “used filler to offset the possible volume loss experienced by her rapid weight loss”, Rania Batayneh predicted.

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Social media sleuths agree with the theory, too. Some have branded Kris Jenner an “Ozempic queen” and questioned why her neck is so heavily filtered in pictures.

“No lines in her neck?” one probed last month. “Please, no one looks like that.”

“The neck don’t lie,” another critic quipped.

Kris hasn’t addressed rumours that she uses weight loss jabs, but she did admit to getting a facelift in 2011.

Bulldog Cheeks 

There’s been countless studies into the phenomenon of owners and dogs looking alike. So much so, it’s now regarded as a scientific fact. 

But the last thing you want is to start looking like a bulldog… especially if you don’t have one as a pet. 

Unfortunately, this could be a nasty side effect from skinny jabs that is virtually impossible to reverse without going under the knife. 

“Rapid weight loss from medications like Ozempic can lead to facial fat loss, particularly in the midface, resulting in a hollow or sagging appearance in the cheeks and jowl area,” Naveen explains. 

“This has been referenced as ‘bulldog cheeks’ on social media and it occurs because reduced facial volume can accentuate skin laxity and gravitational pull. 

“While the term is colloquial, the underlying issue is structural changes caused by the loss of fat that previously supported the face.”

ONE fashion influencer has set TikTok alight after showcasing Dunnes Stores’ dazzling new partywear collection.

Her post, which has racked up plenty of attention from fans, features some standout pieces from Dunnes’ Savida range, all perfect for festive events.

Sarah Frances, known as @sarahfrancesbee online, couldn’t contain her excitement with followers.

Sarah captioned her video: “Leopard sparkles? Yes please. Killing it for party season!

“Gorgeous new bits in @Dunnes Stores.”

The first dress Sarah showcased was the Savida Leopard Print Sequin Midi Dress, priced at €35.

This head-turning number, available in sizes XXS to XXL, features shimmering sequins in a bold leopard print design.

With adjustable spaghetti straps, it offers a customizable fit and is ideal for parties, date nights, or other special occasions.

Dunnes bosses suggest: “Pair it with strappy heels and a sleek clutch bag.”

She also gave fans a peek at the Savida Paola Knit Mini Skirt, priced at €30 and available in the same size range.

Dunnes Stores described this mini skirt as “glamorous yet stretchy,” with a sequinned waistband adding a festive touch.

The retailer notes that it pairs beautifully with matching pieces for a complete party-ready look.

And Sarah didn’t stop there, she also featured the Savida Paola Knit Top, which comes in at €25.

This sleeveless top features shimmering sequin embellishments and a lightly ribbed knit material for a chic finish.

Perfect for dressing up high-waisted jeans or its matching skirt, it’s another versatile option from Dunnes’ festive line-up.

Sarah also showed her followers the fabulous Savida Paola Pleat Mini Dress which is on shelves for €40.

This adorable black dress has a fitted silhouette and is available in sizes XXS to XXL in stores.

Although sizes are selling out at rapid speed online, with XXS, XS, and XXL already sold out online.

THE HISTORY OF DUNNES STORES

DUNNES Stores opened its first store on Patrick Street in Cork in 1944 - and it was an instant hit.

Shoppers from all over the city rushed to the store to snap up quality clothing at pre-war prices in Ireland’s first ‘shopping frenzy’.

During the excitement, a window was forced in and the police had to be called to help control the crowds hoping to bag founder Ben Dunne’s ‘Better Value’ bargains.

Dunnes later opened more stores in the 1950s and began to sell groceries in 1960 – starting with apples and oranges.

The retailer said: “Fruit was expensive at the time and Ben Dunne yet again offered Better Value than anyone else in town.

“Over time, our food selection has grown and that spirit of good value has remained strong.

“Now we offer a wide range of carefully-sourced foods from both local Irish suppliers and overseas.”

The retailer’s first Dublin store opened its doors in 1957 on Henry Street and a super store on South Great Georges Street was unveiled in 1960.

They added: “In 1971, our first Northern Irish store opened, and many others soon followed.

“Expansion continued in the 1980s in Spain, and later into Scotland and England.”

Dunnes now has 142 stores and employs 15,000 people.

Dunnes bosses shared: “Designed in a satin finish, this mini dress from Savida is a stunning choice for the upcoming party season.

“Capturing attention with every step, it features a zip fastening on the back and creates a flattering, feminine silhouette.”

And Sarah’s followers flooded the comments with their shock at Dunnes newest range.

One fan commented: “Okay.. love everything here.”

While another shared: “The leopard print trend has me in a chokehold.”

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A DAD has left people “crying” after sharing the brutal flowchart he made to stop his family turning up the heating.

Amid the cost of living crisis, we’re all looking for ways to keep energy bills down.

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And as the temperature gets even colder outside, it’s even more tempting to whack up the thermostat.

But one dad is doing his best to encourage his family to try out other ways to keep warm before resorting to turning the heating up.

In the flowchart, attached to the front of the thermostat, he had written “Before turning heating on, do you…”

He’d then listed the options on the left, writing in bullet points: “Have socks on, long sleeve shirt, underwear/pants, see your breath”.

If they’d answered yes, yes, yes, no, he’d pointed them to a note insisting there’s “no heat needed”.

However, if they answered no, no, no, yes, or “any other combo”, he angrily told them to “get dressed”.

The thermostat was shown as being set to 70 degrees Fahrenheit, which is 21 degrees Celsius.

One person took to TikTok to share the viral snap, writing above it: “The dad has spoken!”

And the comments section was almost immediately filled with people weighing in, as some admitted they’d break down in tears if they were met with such a note on the heating control.

“I would cry. I’m always cold!” one admitted.

“Lol I wouldn’t listen to no-one, let alone my husband,” another insisted.

“If my kids or myself are cold, the heating is going on.”

“I know someone who has a baby and doesn’t turn on the heat… the baby already had pneumonia and he’s not even 3 months old,” a third shared.

“We grew up with a parent like that,” someone else sighed.

“When you are on your own you do the exact opposite!”

“I have a family of 7 and never have this problem,” another wrote.

“Nobody turns the heating on, most never complain about the cold, it’s standard on 15 degrees.

“We turn it on an hour a day approximately.”

To which someone else wrote: “Omg. I would literally freeze!

“My brother is like this, now he has damp cos he doesn’t put heating on!”

However, others said the dad was perfectly within his rights to put the note up.

“70 is 21,1°C. So that’s warm enough. No need to go any higher,” one said.

“Why is it in every household it is only the dad that has this sense?” another questioned.

As a third said it was “absolutely correct”, adding: “Why do people turn the heating up before putting clothes on?”

FELIX JONES’ chances of becoming the next Munster head coach have been boosted by an apparent loophole in his England contract.

Jones is serving a 12-month notice period after resigning from his role as England defence coach back in August.

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This would make him unavailable to take another job until August 2025, with a hefty compensation package being required to free him from that clause.

This would theoretically rule him out of taking over as Munster head coach following Graham Rowntree’s exit at the end of October.

However, according to the Irish Examiner, a loophole in his contract could allow him to take the post.

The report suggests that Jones would be unable to take charge of a Tier 1 nation, but does NOT preclude him from joining a club side.

The Irish Sun has contracted the English RFU for comment.

As the province continues its search for a new full-time head coach, the team remains under the stewardship of interim head coach Ian Costello.

Munster’s Head of Rugby Operations has been in situ since Rowntree’s exit, but has ruled himself out of taking the job full-time.

A host of names have been linked with the post, including Ronan O’Gara, Paul O’Connell, Mike Prendergast, Denis Leamy, and Felix Jones.

The La Rochelle head coach and former Munster and Ireland out-half categorically ruled himself out of the running.

And writing in his Irish Examiner column on November 1, O’Gara nominated ex-teammates Prendergast and Leamy for the job.

Both of ROG’s former teammates were part of Rowntree’s coaching team, making them ideal replacements.

The 47-year-old wrote: “These are turbulent times, but the solution for their next head coach is already in the building with a combo of Mike Prendergast and Denis Leamy.

“Prendy has been on the road for 11 years, cultivating his rugby knowledge around France to get it to a level commensurate with the duties and role of a head coach.

“He knows rugby inside out, he knows Munster inside out, that’s why it works.

“Some will be of the misconception that he would not be strong enough or is not blockbuster enough to be a numero uno. Believe me he is more than strong enough to be the boss.

“Where I would potentially see a third person is as a sounding board with Leamy and himself. But Prendy as the director of rugby.

“Munster will be better if Leamy and Prendergast are given more control. Felix Jones has been mentioned but is less experienced than Prendergast.”

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