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Sophia Umansky Defends Mounjaro Use Amid Hair Loss and Online Criticism

The 25-year-old, under medical supervision, reaffirms her choice to use the diabetes medication for weight loss and addresses the side effects and backlash.

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Overview

  • Sophia Umansky publicly revealed her use of Mounjaro, a Type 2 diabetes drug repurposed for weight loss, and acknowledged experiencing significant hair shedding as a side effect.
  • She attributes the hair loss to rapid weight reduction and nutritional deficiencies, which she is addressing with peptides, collagen, and vitamins.
  • In response to online criticism, Umansky emphasized her autonomy, stating that her decision is medically supervised and that critics lack the expertise to judge her choices.
  • Umansky clarified that her mother, Kyle Richards, initially expressed concern but has since supported her decision after medical consultation.
  • Rejecting claims of body dysmorphia, Umansky compared her decision to common cosmetic procedures, asserting confidence in her appearance both before and after treatment.