Some studies suggest tirzepatide leads to slightly greater weight loss, which may also mean more noticeable effects on thyroid medication needs
With each weekly dose, the medication is injected subcutaneously into the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm
Sam Sukkar is a board-certified Houston plastic surgeon with more than two decades of experience helping patients achieve physical and metabolic harmony
By activating the same receptors as this hormone, the medication slows digestion, increases feelings of fullness and reduces appetite
The fibrous cords that tether your skin to the underlying muscle are still there, and they can continue to pull down on the skin, creating that signature dimpled look
Other risk factors include age, digestive issues like Crohns disease, or medications that interfere with B12 absorption