In fact, facial surgeons reported a 50% spike in fat-grafting procedures in 2024, according to a survey by AAFPRS
The present review ultimately weighs early concerns against increasingly consistent evidence that GLP-1 RA use does not raise overall cancer risk, clarifies that breast cancer risk appears neutral, and further highlights key mechanisms, such as the reduction of hyperinsulinemia and immune-microenvironment modulation, through which these drugs may improve rather than exacerbate malignancy outcomes
It does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases
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In light of this, GLP-1 RAs provide a high potential of being incorporated into diabetic patients' treatment plans, similar to SGLT-2 inhibitors, as they decrease MACE by 14%, macroalbuminuria by 26%, and the risk of all-cause mortality by 12% [15,49]
Emerging evidence suggests they may: Reduce inflammation Improve tissue quality Support metabolic health Decrease pain and discomfort But they are not a cureand they work best as part of a comprehensive, individualized plan