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More than 10 million claims for Ozempic were submitted in 2024, up from 524,000 in 2019 (an 82% average annual growth rate) and another 5.1 million for Mounjaro, up from 122,000 in 2022 (average annual growth of 549%)

Why GLP-1 Weight Loss Can Cause Skin Laxity When weight loss happens quickly, the skin may not have enough time to contract and adapt

It also slows gastric emptying, which prolongs fullness and can reduce overall calorie intake

Setting Realistic Expectations for Non-Surgical Options Non-surgical treatments can improve skin quality and provide subtle tightening but cannot remove excess skin or achieve surgical-level results

Now I weigh 148 on 1.5- I was an active person my whole life, but I had arthritis in my knees and some other health issues (hypertension etc), and working out became nonexistent

Portion control becomes particularly important as natural satiety signals change