We’re in a new era of obesity medicine, where innovative medications are transforming weight management.
Dr. Bass shares the latest updates since our last weight loss episode, including new brands, ongoing shortages, and insights into their long-term effects, like whether people regain weight after stopping these medications.
This wave of weight loss is also reshaping the aesthetics industry. Surgical procedures like liposuction and skin removal, along with non-surgical options like RF microneedling, are becoming increasingly popular as people refine their bodies after shedding pounds.
Find out:
- Are compounded medications safe?
- How can you ensure your prescriptions come from a reliable pharmacy?
- Why does losing muscle instead of fat pose serious risks?
- How do these advancements impact bariatric surgery’s role?
- Do studies confirm rebound weight gain after stopping medication?
- What are Dr. Bass’ predictions for the future of weight loss medicine?
Links
Learn more about tummy tuck https://www.drbass.net/breast-and-body/body/tummy-tuck/ and liposuction https://www.drbass.net/breast-and-body/body/liposuction/
Learn more about Ultherapy https://www.drbass.net/non-surgical/ultherapy/ and SculpSure https://www.drbass.net/non-surgical/sculpsure/
About Dr. Lawrence Bass
Innovator. Industry veteran. In-demand Park Avenue board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Bass is a true master of his craft, not only in the OR but as an industry pioneer in the development and evaluation of new aesthetic technologies. With locations in both Manhattan (on Park Avenue between 62nd and 63rd Streets) and in Great Neck, Long Island, Dr. Bass has earned his reputation as the plastic surgeon for the most discerning patients in NYC and beyond.
To learn more, visit the Bass Plastic Surgery website https://www.drbass.net/ or follow the team on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drbassnyc/
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Contents of this video:
00:00 - Updates on weight loss medications
04:20 - Will I rebound after stopping semaglutide?
05:35 - Shortage of GLP-1
07:10 - Are compounded medications safe?
09:36 - Which compounding pharmacies are safe?
10:27 - Dr. Bass’ predictions for the future of weight loss
13:30 - Will weight loss medications remove demand for bariatric surgery?
15:50 - How weight loss medications influence plastic surgery
18:58 - How to get rid of loose skin after weight loss
20:50 - Takeaways
