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Weight Loss Drugs Fuel Surge in Demand for Plastic Surgery
Popular new weight loss drugs are causing rapid weight loss, leading to a surge in demand for plastic surgery to address excess skin and volume loss. Both the U.S. and Israel have seen significant increases in consultations and procedures, with experts advising caution and proper timing for surgical interventions.
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What happened
- 01Weight loss drugs are driving a major increase in plastic surgery procedures.
- 02U.S. surgeons report 82% of consultations are related to weight loss drugs.
- 03Israeli consultations for such procedures have risen by approximately 280%.
- 04Experts recommend waiting for weight stabilization before surgery.
- 05Older demographics show the largest increase in aesthetic procedures.
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