Will semaglutide make my lipo fibrosis worse when I lose weight?

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I wanted too take semaglutide/ozempic for weight loss but am currently suffering from lipo fibrosis 2/3 years post op) Will semaglutide make my fibrosis worse when I lose weight? Or does semaglutide affect lipo fibrosis at all? Just looking too lose fat not to concerned about the fibrosis anymore but I don’t want it to get even worse when I take the semaglutide or become even more pronounced.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

The semaglutide would not directly affect the fibrosis that concerns you.  However if you lose fat in the liposuctioned area the current fibrosis may become more visible.  See your provider for further clarification if needed.

Jerimiah Mason, MD · Answer

I don't see any way semaglutide will have any direct affect on fibrosis after lipo. There's a chance it may become more visible, however, if you lose a lot of fat around the fibrosis.

Kevin Chang, MD · Answer

To our knowledge there is not currently significant data regarding semaglutide and lipo fibrosis. That said, weight loss from semaglutide is essentially due to caloric deficit, and thus does not involve the physical inflammation or edema that can sometimes lead to lipo fibrosis.

Victoria Falcone, DO · Answer

You can safely use Semaglutide after liposuction. It will not impact your fibrosis. Weight loss may help to further thin your liposuction area further improving your outcome.

Daniel P. Markmann, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and concern.  Without seeing you in person or at least seeing photos of what you are dealing with, this is difficult question to answer.   Fibrosis is just scar tissue.   Semaglutide will likely have absolutely no effect on scar tissue.   The question is more of... how much weight you are going to lose and what the weight loss will do to your skin tone.

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