Tirzepatide must be taken once each week, on the same day, and never more often
Monthly photos in consistent lighting and poses reveal changes that numbers miss
What to avoid during recovery Smoking delays healing and worsens scarring risk Anti-inflammatories (ibuprofen, aspirin) for 2 weeks before and after Strenuous exercise for 3 weeks Heavy lifting for 2 weeks Hot, spicy, or acidic foods for the first few days (can irritate the incision) Drinking through a straw for 2 weeks (puts tension on the upper lip) Direct sun exposure on the scar for 3 months UV exposure before scar maturation can cause permanent darkening Aggressive smiling, laughing, or facial expressions that pull on the upper lip for the first week (normal smiling is fine) Dental work, including cleaning, for 2 weeks Lip balm application directly on the incision for the first week (can macerate healing skin) Will the scar be visible
With today's approval of the Wegovy pill, patients will have a convenient, once-daily pill that can help them lose as much weight as the original Wegovy injection, Mike Doustdar, president and CEO of Novo Nordisk said in the release