The SURMOUNT-1 trial reported -22.5% weight reduction at the 15 mg weekly dose across 72 weeks (PMID 35658024)
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It does not seem to have as much of an effect upon muscle mass as growth hormone even though it plays a role in protein synthesis
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it is not scarless and it does not remove all stretch marks Three patient groups in particular are well suited to abdominoplasty: Post-pregnancy women with significant skin excess, diastasis recti or persistent lower abdominal looseness that has not resolved with physiotherapy or exercise Post-weight-loss patients following significant weight loss where the skin has permanently lost elasticity and hangs regardless of weight maintenance Age-related patients with abdominal skin laxity and muscle weakness where the skin no longer retracts with exercise RELATED: Mummy Makeover | Loose skin after pregnancy Preparing for Your Tummy Tuck Once the cooling-off period has passed and you decide to proceed, the preoperative assessment team will contact you to complete your medical assessment and provide written preparation instructions
