Microneedling is exactly what it sounds like a procedure that creates a series of tiny, superficial punctures using sterile needles
doi:10.2337/dci18-0033 Novo Nordisk
Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications are designed for subcutaneous injection
But what would cost just a few hundred dollars with my insurance at a normal pharmacy would cost thousands through a med spa with no guarantee that their elixir (called compounding in pharmacy speak) would do the trick
Does GLP-1 Make You Sweat
Tirzepatide May Be a Better Fit If: Maximum weight loss is your primary goal, and tirzepatide consistently produces greater reductions in clinical data You have type 2 diabetes and want superior blood sugar control (SURPASS-2 showed clear superiority over semaglutide) You've tried semaglutide and plateaued, and the dual-agonist mechanism may produce additional response You respond well to lower doses, and tirzepatide 5mg matches semaglutide 2.4mg for weight loss Semaglutide May Be a Better Fit If: Cardiovascular protection is important, as the SELECT trial provides strong evidence for heart benefit You prefer an oral option: oral semaglutide exists (the Ozempic pill for diabetes, which reformulated and renamed Rybelsus in 2026, and the Wegovy pill for weight)
