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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Martha McHardy

Slimming jabs could see rise in unsafe treatment for excess skin, surgeons warn

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A rise in the use of slimming jabs could lead to an increase in unsafe treatment for tummy tucks and surgery to remove excess skin, UK surgeons have warned.

Drugs such as semaglutide and liraglutide are approved for use on the NHS for certain groups of people with obesity, and could help people reduce their weight by more than 10%.

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