Mounjaro and Wegovy: The director summarizes price, effects, and side effects at a glance

If you have tried Wegovy or Saxenda and felt disappointed,

read why Mounjaro is different.

Hello.

I’m Wiyoungjin from Beauty’s Doctor.

These days, among diet injections,

so many people are asking about Mounjaro.

"How is it different from Saxenda?"

"Can you really lose 20% of your weight?"

"Will there be rebound weight gain?"

There are many reviews saying it is dramatic,

and many people are also worried about side effects,

so I organized everything myself.

✅ 1. What is the difference between Saxenda, Wegovy, and Mounjaro?

Saxenda and Wegovy

stimulate only one hormone,

GLP-1.

Mounjaro is different.

It is a dual receptor agonist that

simultaneously stimulates two hormones,

GLP-1 and GIP.

It is like the difference between a car with one engine

and a car with two engines.

The reason it has much stronger effects

than existing medications on appetite suppression and metabolic improvement

is exactly here.

✅ 2. How much weight can you lose?

Based on clinical results,

with the highest dose, over about one year,

body weight decreased by about 20–22%.

That is a number

almost comparable to gastric bypass surgery.

However, gastric bypass surgery is relatively permanent,

whereas with Mounjaro,

if you stop taking the medication,

the effect is not maintained.

You should definitely understand this difference

before starting.

✅ 3. Do you have to inject it every day?

No, it is once a week.

Compared with Saxenda, which had to be injected every day,

this is much more convenient,

and that is a major advantage of Mounjaro.

It is made as a dedicated pen type,

so the needle is barely visible

and the pain is minimal, making it not difficult to inject yourself.

✅ 4. Is it true that nausea and vomiting are severe?

It is true that digestive side effects

are the most common.

In the beginning, you may feel nauseous,

or develop diarrhea or constipation.

However, if you start with a very low dose

and increase it slowly,

most people can adjust as their body adapts.

The key is not to raise the dose too quickly.

✅ 5. Will rebound weight gain happen immediately if you stop?

I’ll be honest.

If you stop the medication and return to your previous eating habits,

your weight will increase again.

Mounjaro is only a tool.

During the period when your weight is decreasing,

it is important to build healthy eating and exercise habits

into your body.

That is the only way

to prevent rebound weight gain.

✅ 6. Can the injection site become itchy or swollen?

There may be pain or redness

at the injection site.

In most cases, this is a temporary immune response,

so there is usually no need to worry too much.

However, if there is tenderness when touched,

it may be a sign of infection.

In that case, please consult a medical professional right away.

✅ 7. Can it be prescribed for weight loss even if you do not have diabetes?

According to domestic MFDS standards,

it can be prescribed to patients with obesity based on BMI,

or to overweight patients with weight-related comorbidities.

Whether a prescription is actually possible

will be confirmed through an in-person consultation.

✅ 8. What if I lose muscle too?

With rapid weight loss,

muscle loss may also occur.

To prevent this,

maintaining a high-protein diet and

combining it with strength training are essential.

It is important to lose weight,

but it is even more important to lose it beautifully.

✅ 9. I’m worried about Ozempic face and my face looking older

When weight drops rapidly,

the skin may appear less elastic.

In such cases, combining it with tightening procedures such as

Ulthera,

Sofwave, or skin boosters

is important for maintaining a firm contour.

If you receive tightening procedures during the period of rapid weight loss,

the results can look much more natural and youthful.

✅ 10. Is it true that there is a risk of pancreatitis or thyroid cancer?

Although it is a very rare case,

if you have a history of pancreatitis,

extra caution is relatively necessary.

The same goes for people with thyroid disease.

There is no absolute contraindication,

but if you have diabetes or a past history of pancreatitis,

a thorough medical history review before the procedure is absolutely necessary.

✅ 11. Can it be used while preparing for pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

It is not recommended.

If you are planning to become pregnant,

it is safer to wait at least 2 months after the treatment ends

before trying to conceive.

✅ 12. How much does it cost?

Mounjaro is a non-covered injectable medication,

so the price varies by clinic.

Usually, based on a set of 4 pens,

the price is set at 500,000 KRW or more.

Higher doses are a little more expensive.

✅ 13. Can I drink alcohol?

Drinking itself is not a contraindication.

However, because it can burden the pancreas,

we recommend limiting alcohol as much as possible.

Alcohol and side dishes are high in calories,

and late-night eating puts a lot of strain on the body,

so it can slow down weight loss.

✅ 14. Are there any procedures that go well with Mounjaro?

When weight drops quickly,

the skin’s elasticity often cannot keep up.

If you combine it with tightening procedures such as

Ulthera, Sofwave, or Onda,

you can lose weight without the skin sagging.

Also, for areas such as the flanks and upper arms,

where fat cells do not shrink easily,

combining it with fat-dissolving injections containing DCA

can produce more effective results.

Mounjaro is currently

the most powerful injectable treatment among obesity treatments.

But medication is only a tool.

If you do not also change your eating and exercise habits,

it will be difficult to maintain the results.

While you lose weight quickly, we also manage skin elasticity,

and we supplement stubborn fat in specific areas with injections,

to help you achieve proper weight loss.

If you have any questions,

please feel free to ask in the comments anytime! 😊

Thank you for reading this long post.

This was Wiyoungjin.