New facial bumps during GLP-1 treatment deserve identification before cosmetic treatment.
Have facial bumps assessed
Cleveland Clinic describes enlarged oil glands forming benign bumps, often with a central dent. A clinician can examine them; occasionally a biopsy excludes basal cell carcinoma. [1]
Decide after diagnosis
Confirmed sebaceous hyperplasia needs no treatment. If its appearance bothers you, discuss options such as freezing or laser treatment. Do not attempt these procedures at home. [1]
Discuss what can return
Medication benefits may stop when treatment ends. Removing one bump does not prevent others elsewhere. Growing bumps or wounds that will not heal need assessment. [1]
This US guidance is not a GLP-1 study or evidence of drug causation. See our milia guide.
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This article provides general education, not a diagnosis or an individual treatment plan. Medication information refers to US sources. Discuss medication, nutrition and cosmetic treatment decisions with qualified clinicians.
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