Cosmetic Surgery & GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications The popularity of GLP-1 prescription weight loss medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide has led an unprecedented number of patients to turn to cosmetic surgeons, seeking skin-tightening procedures to get rid of excess, stretched skin left behind after significant weight loss
Denominator (Type 2 Diabetes) The number of adult patients who have a type 2 diabetes diagnosis by the end of the quarter and a prescription or patient reported medication in the quarter Denominator (Overweight or Obese BMI) The number of adult patients who have a recorded body mass index (BMI) over 25 in the quarter, excluding encounters where the patient was pregnant
This move will likely result in more Americans taking Wegovy to control their weight and more lawsuits filed after people experience severe side effects associated with the drug
Drugs like minoxidil, for example, that help regrow hair also show diminished returns when used inconsistently
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