Less commonly prescribed for weight management compared to semaglutide and tirzepatide
Genuine purging, in the sense of accelerated cell turnover bringing congestion to the surface faster, is mostly discussed with exfoliating actives, not needling, so a breakout in the days after a microneedling session is more often a hygiene issue, bacteria introduced through closing channels by unwashed hands, an unsanitized device, gym sweat, or makeup applied too soon, or a reaction to actives reintroduced too early
Participants also showed improvements in glycaemic control, cardiovascular risk markers, and physical function, adding to the drugs clinical profile beyond simple weight reduction
GLP-1RAs lower plasma lipid levels and lower blood pressure, both of which contribute to a reduction of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease (31)