Please note that this medication isnt an alternative to exercise and a healthy dietit can only support other weight loss efforts, such as exercise, a low-calorie diet, and behavior changes
If youve got a BMI over 30 (or over 27 with a related condition), you may fall into the zone for these treatments
However, more severe skin and structural changes are seen in GLP-1 agonist patients with these risk factors 4 : Advanced age Prolonged obesity history Rapid weight loss Poor hydration Insufficient protein intake Treatments for GLP-1 face and skin GLP 1 face affects the composite of facial structure, from skin, volume to muscles
The delayed gastric emptying induced by semaglutide creates conditions that may predispose to reflux
Patients concerned about muscle preservation should prioritize these interventions and consider body composition assessment (such as DEXA scanning when available and covered by insurance) as an optional monitoring tool beyond simple weight measurement