Potential risks & complications Like any surgical procedure, body contouring surgeries carry risks, including: Infection Poor wound healing Scarring Blood clots Asymmetry Maintaining results post-surgery To preserve the results of plastic surgery after major weight loss, patients should do the following: Maintain a stable weight through healthy eating and regular exercise
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For comparison, semaglutide at the 2.4mg weekly dose used in the STEP trials produced average weight loss of approximately 15 percent of body weight over 68 weeks
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