Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS

Use of GLP-1 receptor drugs and complications after body shaping surgery after major weight loss

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Abstract

Preoperative exposure to glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) may influence postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing body contouring surgery after massive weight loss.

  • Patients typically receive optimization before body contouring surgery.
  • The role of GLP-1 RA in improving postoperative results is not clearly established.
  • Further investigation is needed to understand the potential effects of GLP-1 RA exposure.

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