These include: Lifestyle interventions (dietary advice, physical activity programmes) Licensed pharmacotherapy such as orlistat, or GLP-1 receptor agonists including semaglutide 2.4 mg (Wegovy, NICE TA875) or tirzepatide (Zepbound) where clinically indicated and available Referral to tier 3 or tier 4 weight management services , including bariatric surgery assessment where appropriate Information on NHS weight management services and eligibility for licensed treatments is available via the NHS website and NICE guidance
The data seems to indicate that the earlier the intervention with a scar, the better clinical result were going to get, says Mathew Avram, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Boston
The latter is also important for managing the side effects of semaglutide, which can take patience and persistence to overcome Is Wegovy Safe for Long-Term Use?Doctors consider Wegovy safe for long-term use and often recommend that people use the medication for up to two years
For the full drug overview including availability timeline, see the complete retatrutide guide