Apr 24, 2026 at 8:11 AM#11
Thank you kate.chem! This is incredibly helpful. Bookmarking for later. 🙏
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Apr 24, 2026 at 8:28 AM#12
Slightly tangential to 6-month face but Dr.DermMIA reminded me — has the insurance landscape changed recently?
I know it is not exactly on-topic but it seems related enough to ask here rather than starting a new thread. Apologies if this has been covered — I did search first.
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Apr 24, 2026 at 8:45 AM#13
Thanks for sharing this, Dr.DermMIA. A few questions about your 6-month face experience:
- What dose did you start at?
- How long before you noticed side effects improving?
- Did your provider have any specific recommendations about 6-month face?
I am in a similar boat and trying to learn from others' experiences before my next appointment.
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Apr 24, 2026 at 9:02 AM#14
OP here — wow, did not expect this much response! Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on 6-month face.
To answer MaxMetOK: my doctor and I discussed the options and went with brand.
Quick update: I have noticed more improvement since posting this. Thanks again for the evidence-based discussion — this is exactly why I posted in a science-based community. 🙏
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Apr 24, 2026 at 9:19 AM#15
Adding my data to this 6-month face discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 3 | Month 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 276 lbs | 241 lbs | 201 lbs |
| A1C | 7.0% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| hsCRP | 5.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 |
Protocol: Semaglutide 2.4mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.3g/kg/day.
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