Aesthetic plastic surgery

How Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists Affect Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery: Analysis of the 50 Most Cited Studies

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Abstract

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists are increasingly prescribed for medical weight management.

  • Their use in plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery is on the rise.
  • Concerns have been raised about their perioperative safety.
  • The impact on tissue quality during and after surgery remains unclear.
  • Questions exist regarding their influence on body contouring outcomes.
  • There is interest in their association with aesthetic aging, but evidence is fragmented.

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