However, they do confirm that the lean-mass loss seen on GLP-1s is a feature of the energy deficit, not the drug, and it responds to interventions that signal muscle preservation
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The New England Journal of Medicine, 350 (1), 11-20
Ozempic Legs: Why GLP-1 Weight Loss Changes the Appearance of the Legs and Thighs Date Written by James Bartholomeusz Revised by Martha Viera, MD Rapid weight loss from GLP-1 medications can "deflate" the legs, making cellulite and skin laxity more visible as fat pads shrink and muscle mass declines
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