"I know patients and clinicians are experimenting with less frequent dosing strategies to see if they can still maintain their weight but not necessarily in formal studies," she said
It appears to promote angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation) at injury sites, upregulate growth factor receptors, and modulate nitric oxide signaling
At Valley Laser and Skin Clinic, these shots are administered by caring professionals, ensuring a comfortable and supportive experience
For patients without known thyroid disease , baseline thyroid function testing (TSH at minimum) can be considered before initiating Mounjaro if there are symptoms suggestive of thyroid dysfunction or risk factors such as family history, autoimmune conditions, or previous thyroid surgery
All of the physicians cautioned against broader use of the drugs until data supports it, such as from clinical trials that show cause-and-effect relationships beyond the associations in this study