Some patients are not looking for the most aggressive weight loss possible
Alternative diagnoses considered included an embolic source, drug-induced, infection, or an unknown or untested coagulopathy, but were deemed less likely after extensive workup
Few health concerns are more universal than the desire to recover faster, feel better, and maintain physical performance
Freezing can be just as damaging as heat
The practical tradeoffs between the two methods come down to time, customization, and cost
The MHRA advises patients on all GLP-1s to use contraception while taking GLP-1 medicines (including an additional barrier method for patients starting or increasing tirzepatide who are using oral contraception), as well as for a defined wash-out period afterwards before trying to get pregnant (see Figure 3)