Effects on Fibrosis (Tissue Stiffness) Fibrosis is a hallmark of lipedema and contributes to: Pain Tissue hardness Reduced response to treatment Tirzepatide has shown antifibrotic effects in other conditions (like fatty liver disease), suggesting it may help improve tissue quality over time
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Restoration of FAO in experimental models of renal fibrosis have significantly reduced interstitial fibrotic changes (Lan et al., 2016)
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