Longer term For longer protocols, review trends every 3-6 months with a clinician
Image Credit: zimmytws / Shutterstock A recent review published in The Nurse Practitioner highlights the expanding clinical role of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), which have also drawn widespread media attention for their rapid weight-loss effects

For Patients Midway Through Their Weight Loss Journey Primary Focus : Maintenance and Support Common Treatment Combination : Foundation : More intensive combination of Sculptra with Lenisna for comprehensive biostimulation Integration : Typically paired with strategic Restylane placement in areas already showing volume loss Enhancement : Often alternating between RF Microneedling and biostimulator sessions for synergistic effects Progression : As weight loss continues, the balance between biostimulation and direct volume replacement shifts based on your individual response At this stage, combining immediate volume replacement with ongoing collagen stimulation provides both short-term improvement and long-term support as weight loss continues
From 2017 onward, the process of joining ESTBB was simplified: new joiners were required to sign an online consent form, visit a healthcare provider or pharmacy to provide a blood sample, and fill in an online questionnaire
It's an often-overlooked yet critical component of successful research
Data Sources and Search Strategies A comprehensive search of several databases was performed on October 24, 2022, and updated December 10, 2024