According to the online news report of Hamshahri newspaper, he wrote: Now, in addition to wearing a dress and choosing a tour and a crown, there are suggestions that promise you will lose weight in a short period of time! The story is not just a strange offer in the beauty market; When medical medicine becomes a part of the wedding dress sales package, one should ask who is responsible for the bride’s health? Dr. Akbar Shafiei, a specialist in social medicine and prevention, responds to Hamshahri about this.
1 from pro clothing to slimming version
The beauty market always has new offers for the wedding night; From makeup and skin care services to diets and weight loss programs; But selling or offering a slimming pill along with a wedding dress package takes the story beyond a beauty service. Here we are not talking about choosing a dress model or correcting waist size; Medicinal pie is among them.
For some brides, losing a few kilos becomes a serious concern. The approach of the ceremony, the final prom of the dress and the desire to have a fit body in the wedding photos may lead them to quick solutions. This rush can destroy the opportunity to check the side effects, get to know the medicine and ask the necessary questions; Especially if the offer to lose weight is presented in the form of a ready and tempting package. Dr. Akbar Shafiei, a specialist in social medicine and prevention, in an interview with Hamshahri’s Parkway program, emphasizes that basically there is no such thing as instant weight loss, in the sense that is suggested in advertisements.
2. Every overweight person does not need an injection
One of the important questions about slimming pills is who really needs these drugs. Can every person who is a few kilos overweight go for injections? Or is worrying about dress size and appearance on the wedding night just an excuse to take medication? Shafi’i explains: weight loss drugs are usually suggested for people whose body mass index is more than 30; That is, they are in the range of obesity. In some cases, people with a lower body mass index may be eligible for medical treatment if diagnosed with obesity-related diseases.” This expert also emphasizes the importance of familiarizing the doctor with the medicine, recognizing the side effects, choosing the right dose and examining the condition of each patient. In other words, the prescription of weight loss medicine is not supposed to be the same decision for everyone; The type of treatment and its necessity should be determined based on the condition of each person.
3. When the seller’s profit becomes more important than health
The main concern arises when a drug with a medical use becomes a commodity to be sold alongside non-medical services. A bridal maison, hair salon, or any other establishment may offer services in their specialty, but offering or selling slimming pills without medical evaluation and expert supervision is a completely different matter. Shafi’i considers this trend as an example of profiting from people’s concern about their appearance; “Anxiety that can become more intense on the eve of the wedding ceremony. When the promise of rapid weight loss is combined with services that the customer already pays for, the decision to inject may become part of the purchase; Without asking oneself whether one actually needs this medicine or not. In such a situation, it is important to know that the slimming ampoule is not an ordinary product in a beauty package. Its selection requires examination of medical history, health status and the possibility of complications. Even if the drug has a favorable result for another person, the same result cannot be guaranteed for another person.
A hidden danger
Reducing the number on the scale does not always mean reaching a healthier body. One of Shafi’s warnings about improper use of slimming drugs is the possibility of muscle mass loss along with weight loss; A problem that can affect a person’s physical quality. Referring to the experience of a woman over 50 years old, he says: “This person was overweight by about 7 kg, and she was previously suggested to inject slimming pills. After examining his conditions, he believed that injections are not necessary and that the desired weight can be reduced without accepting unnecessary risks with a suitable diet and exercise plan. This example shows that the decision about obesity treatment should not be made only based on the number on the scale or the desire to reduce the size of clothes. Age, muscle condition, physical condition and possible diseases are all important in choosing a weight loss method. Of course, the amount of weight loss and the possible side effects of drugs are not the same in different people, and it is not possible to predict a specific result for everyone.
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