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Weight-loss medications: The 5 most-asked questions

All the hype around weight loss medications makes it tough to tell fact from fiction. Get answers to 5 FAQs about GLP-1RAs like Wegovy and Ozempic.

Tonia Vinton, M.D.

October 6, 2023

Anti-obesity drugs are closing the gap between dieting and bariatric surgery

“Eat less, move more” is not a long-term weight management solution. But anti-obesity medications like GLP-1 agonists can change a patient’s relationship with food so they can focus on creating healthy, sustainable habits.

Jaime Almandoz, M.D.

September 7, 2023

How to treat ‘Ozempic face’ and other effects of significant weight loss

Loose facial skin is a common side effect of significant weight loss, and it’s treatable. Al Aly, M.D., discusses plastic surgery options to tighten skin on the face, neck, and body.

Al Aly, M.D.

June 26, 2023

The true cost of discount plastic surgery

Traveling to get discounted plastic surgery may seem like a good idea, but the long-term risks and complications aren’t worth it. reputable surgeon.

Christine Carman Stiles, M.D.

April 24, 2023

9 diet fads to try (or skip completely) in 2022

From keto to paleo, which diet plans are worth trying? And which aren't? Lifestyle medicine expert Bethany Agusala, M.D., breaks down 9 popular eating patterns.

Bethany Agusala, M.D.

January 26, 2022

Bariatric endoscopy offers nonsurgical option for prime weight loss

UT Southwestern’s Endobariatric Program offers a minimally invasive alternative to bariatric surgery for major weight loss. Anna Tavakkoli, M.D., discusses how ESG, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, helps patients lose significant weight when traditional lifestyle interventions, like diet and exercise, are ineffective.

Anna Tavakkoli, M.D.

September 30, 2021

Tailoring the dress or suit: The benefits of skin removal surgery after major weight loss

Living with loose, excess skin after bariatric surgery or massive weight loss interferes with self-confidence and quality of life. Dr. Al Aly is one of the pioneers in plastic surgery procedures that have given patients the body shape and look that reflects their new, healthier lifestyle.