Most people notice the first changes between weeks 4 and 8 improved skin texture, reduced dryness, and early firmness improvements
Many patients describe it as a low, sluggish fatigue that feels different from normal tiredness, says Arthur Shektman, MD , a board-certified plastic surgeon with Gynecomastia Center of Boston, who often treats patients with GLP-1s for weight loss prior to surgery
The takeaway isnt that these medications should be avoided, but rather that being aware of potential cutaneous effects can help clinicians recognize medication-related skin changes quicker and manage them appropriately. For more information: Marisa Fat, BS , can be reached at [email protected].
How GLP-1s Interact With Contraception Oral contraceptives As explained above, some GLP-1 medications can impact the effectiveness of oral contraceptives (known as the pill)
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