The Ozempic Makeover – hottest new plastic surgery trend
We all have heard about mummy makeover or menopause makeover, but the landscape of plastic surgery is evolving, and we are witnessing a major shift in aesthetic goals.
As medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and other help patients achieve significant weight loss, many are turning to procedures to enhance their results. This new approach with a catchy name the “Ozempic Makeover” — is a set of plastic surgery procedures that address the physical issues that can come from rapid or significant weight loss. It is worth to remember that ‘Ozempic Makeover’ treatments and procedures benefit anyone who has lost weight rapidly, whether through medicine, weight loss surgery, diet or exercise.
Like the mummy makeover, an Ozempic makeover is often personalized to address each patient’s specific needs and patients should be at or near the end of their weight loss journey before having surgery, The most common procedures which fall under this umbrella include a breast lift, tummy tuck, arm lift or thigh lift.
Each patient’s journey is unique, and their surgical plan should reflect their specific concerns, priorities, and goals. For many patients, it’s best to stage procedures over time, addressing the most bothersome areas first and prioritizing safety and optimal healing.
A little about Ozempic…
What does Ozempic do to lose weight?
In Ozempic and Wegovy, the active drug is called glucagon-like peptide-1 and it mimics the natural GLP-1 hormone. This hormone is released by the gut in response to eating and has several effects that help regulate blood sugar levels, hunger, and slow digestion. It acts to stimulate insulin secretion, which is why it helps for type 2 diabetes, but it also acts in the brain to terminate food intake or to signal satiety. One of the reasons GLP-1 receptor agonists have gained so much attention is their ability to help with weight loss. These medications slow down stomach emptying, keeping you feeling full longer. They also send signals to the brain that increase feelings of fullness, leading to reduced food intake.
ls Ozempic now approved for weight loss?
Wegovy and Ozempic are not for everyone. Ozempic is approved for people with Type 2 diabetes. And Wegovy is approved for people with obesity or those who are overweight and have health problems related to excess weight. Ozempic is a poster child-it is used off label for weight loss. Ozempic (used as diabetic medicine) has become extremely popular for weight loss overseas, including with Hollywood celebrities.
Can I buy Ozempic in New Zealand?
Medsafe, has approved Ozempic in New Zealand to treat type 2 diabetes. Recently, Wegovy has been approved as a weight loss medication. However, it is not available in New Zealand yet.
What is the biggest side effect of Ozempic?
Because of its work in your gut, GI problems are the most common side effects of Ozempic. Nausea is the most common Ozempic side effect, but not everyone has it.
In clinical trials, about 1 in 14 people had abdominal pain. That could include cramps, aching, bloating, and gas pain.
About 1 in 12 people in Ozempic clinical trials had diarrheal dose but that went away in about a week.
It’s unusual, but Ozempic can paralyze the stomach – a condition called gastroparesis. Only a few cases of pancreatitis have been seen in people taking Ozempic, and they were in people who had a history of the condition.
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