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"This involves a loss of volume in areas such as the cheeks, temples and jawline, which leads to an aged appearance, with looser skin and more pronounced features," explains Dr Beltrn
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) in 2021 found that Wegovy led to a 15% reduction in body weight, on average
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Some people have developed this condition after taking Ozempic, as GLP-1 drugs slow stomach emptying to help control blood sugar