As GLP-1 receptor agonists become more common in diabetes and weight management, new concerns are emerging around how GLP-1 medications are managed before surgery
Doctors use these same benchmarks to monitor safety
Studies also suggest benefits like reducing carcinogenesis, protecting retinal and brain function, improving cardiovascular health, and aiding nervous tissue development, with potential applications for neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinsons and Alzheimers
Benefits Significant, clinically proven weight loss Reduced risk of Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease Non-surgical, once-weekly injection Personalized dosing not a one-size-fits-all approach Physician-supervised by a board-certified plastic surgeon Built-in path to body contouring if needed after weight loss Best candidates for GLP-1 weight loss injections GLP-1 type medications are suitable for adults who: Have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher (obesity) Have a BMI of 27 or higher (overweight) with at least one weight-related condition, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol
