More recent agents include dual agonists such as tirzepatide, which activates both GLP-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors and produces even greater weight loss
Certain conditions make microneedling inadvisable, including active acne breakouts in the treatment area, active infections or cold sores, certain skin diseases, blood-clotting disorders, or pregnancy
NICE guidance on obesity management emphasises individualised treatment decisions, weighing potential benefits against risks for each patient
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To ensure transparency and address the completeness of the data presentation, representative full-membrane images have been included in the Supplementary File accompanying this paper
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