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Since the injection is done once per week, each pen will only last you one week
The latter two effects will lead to increased satiety with reduced food intake along with a reduced desire to ingest food
Some studies suggest there is a limited reservoir of melanocytes up there
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Key Takeaways Rapid weight loss from GLP-1 drugs causes skin to sag and lose volume because it cannot shrink as quickly as fat is lost Common skin changes include facial hollowing, increased wrinkles, loose skin on the neck and body, and reduced skin firmness Treatment options like biostimulatory injectables, dermal fillers, energy-based devices, and proper nutrition can help maintain skin structure during weight loss Understanding Skin Changes After Rapid Weight Loss on GLP-1 Drugs GLP-1 medications trigger weight loss through appetite suppression and metabolic changes, but the speed of fat reduction often outpaces the skin's ability to adapt