Some skin tightening may occur after stopping Ozempic, especially with supportive measures like strength training and skincare, but severe laxity may require medical intervention
The combination does not raise or lower TSH in ways that require thyroid dose adjustment beyond routine monitoring
Other GLP-1 medications for weight loss include Liraglutide (Saxenda), Dulaglutide (Trulicity), and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro)
This approach provides flexibility, reduces risk and improves resilience
GLP-1 receptor agonists are pharmacological agents designed to activate GLP-1 receptors, producing multiple clinically significant effects, including the stimulation of glucose-dependent insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells, suppression of glucagon release, delayed gastric emptying, and enhanced peripheral glucose uptake
Patients with large, raised, or functionally problematic scars may find scar revision particularly beneficial