Medical Weight Loss
Semaglutide
Semaglutide is FDA approved for weight loss. This medicine lowers glucagon secretion and prolongs gastric emptying. This will decrease appetite, diminish sugar cravings, and enhance the capacity to control eating behaviors. Studies from the National Institute of Health’s National Library of Medicine say Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide receptor antagonist that essentially enhances pancreatic glucose management.
The shot is self-administered weekly for 4 weeks on the same day and the dosage increases each month depending on the patients target goal, and the advisment of our medical director. We require a weight loss consultation with one of our RN.
If struggling to lose weight this medicine is game changing. With many patients utilizing Semaglutide, on average, they lose 12-15lbs per month.
Weight Loss
FAQs
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When you book a consultation we collect labs and determine whether you are fit for either Semaglutide or Trizepatide based on body mass index and blood results. If you have a body mass index over 30 or any weight related problems like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes you may qualify.
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The average adverse side effects of both Tirzepatide and Semaglutide according to National Institutes of Health are nausea and diarrhea in up to 10% of patients (Tirzepatide). Staying hydrated is also encouraged as the medicine could result in mild dehydration. Avoiding greasy foods, eating smaller portions, and montioring alcohol intake as your body adjusts to the medicine helps alleviate these symptoms. Fatigue, vomitting, dizziness, belching, acid reflux, and gas can be resulting side effects. Our RN providing a slow dosage increase helps alleviate these symptoms.
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According to the National Institute of Health, Tirzepatide is a is a glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) , made up of 39 amino acids.
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The injections are self-administered with small needles into the abdominal area each week on the same day.
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When you eat, your gut releases a substance called GLP-1 receptor agonist, which semaglutide mimics to tell your brain you're full. This decreases appetite, diminish sugar cravings, and enhances the capacity to control eating behaviors.
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The best results of both Trizepatide and Semaglutide are seen when paired with both a healthy diet and excerise.
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Within the three-months of taking the injections, your body will stop craving large portions. The desire will not come back immediately as a result. Continuing to eat healthy and exercise will help maintain results.
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There are some rare cases in which Semaglutide and Tirzepatide should not be taken. Patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) or those with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer. According to the National Institute of Health, Semaglutide should not be used by people with pre-existing medical disorders such pancreatitis, impaired renal function, low blood sugar, gallbladder disease, or diabetic retinopathy.
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Your weight loss goal discussed in the consultation and the results of your hemoglobin A1c and body weight, monitored by our RN determine your next dosage. A1c levels can be checked as frequently as every three months.
Body Sculpting
Mesotherapy
Lipo Dissolve, also known as PCDC, is a natural chemical solution that delivers vitamins, homeopathic remedies, sodium deoxycholate, phosphatidylcholine, plant extracts, and other substances directly into the skin's cells.
This Mesotherapy procedure causes fat to disappears uniformly, leaving behind results that look natural. The same chemical that breaks down your fat can also encourage the formation of new collagen, which results in even a modest tightening of the skin around the areas treated with injections.
PCDC can be used to treat many different areas of the body including a double chin, a slightly protruding belly, thighs, an excessively thick waist (love handle), and arms. We require consultations for this procedure with our RN.
FAQs
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You could experience minimal burning, body aches, swelling, light bruising, or itching after or during a lipo dissolve session. It is advised to avoid treatment immediately before and during menstruation. We apply anti-itching cream after the treatment if needed.
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If you are at your desired weight and are struggling to get rid of stubborn problem areas.
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We apply numbing cream 15 mins before the procedure. Upon injection, there may be a small amount of localized discomfort, and shortly after the procedure, there may be a slight burning sensation. The treated area will swell, and discomfort and inflammation will last only for a few days after treatment.
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The results vary depending on the person. In smaller target areas, results are normally seen quicker. It may take at least two sessions to achieve desired results in a larger area.
