It may be appropriate when: Loose skin extends above the belly button Diastasis recti is present There is a combination of scar tethering, skin laxity, and muscle separation During a full tummy tuck: Excess skin and fat are removed The abdominal muscles are repaired if separated The C-section scar is usually removed and replaced with a new, lower scar A full abdominoplasty is the most comprehensive and most commonly required procedure for women with persistent abdominal contour changes after C-section
While these benefits are plausible given GH's role in cellular repair, it is important to note that current evidence is insufficient to make broad anti-aging claims, and individual results will vary
Some reports suggest potential improvements in inflammatory markers or disease activity, while others note no significant effect or even symptom exacerbation related to gastrointestinal adverse effects
Clinical trials, including the STEP program and a 2021 New England Journal of Medicine study on MASH, have documented reductions in alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels
These include local irritation or redness at injection sites, mild headaches or dizziness, and occasional fatigue or nausea