Weight Loss

What is medical weight loss?

Losing weight independently is possible for some, but it’s not easy to find a method that works and won’t compromise your health or nutrition. Medical weight loss gives you the physician-backed guidance you need to lose body fat.

At Eviaesthetics, Dr. Nano offers her individualized weight loss services to help you develop and stick to an evidence-based plan. During your consultation, you set realistic goals and discuss a possible time frame. It’s not always possible to predict how long it might take to reach your weight-loss goals with certainty, but Dr. Nano provides the support you need to stick to your plan. By losing weight with help from a medical professional, you can avoid the ineffective and sometimes outright dangerous gimmicks and fad diets that are unlikely to produce long-term results.

How does weight loss benefit me?

It’s ultimately up to you whether you want to lose weight if you’re overweight or obese. However, there are plenty of benefits to consider, most of which are health-related, from lowering the amount of fat on your body. Healthy weight loss:

Each individual is different, and you might experience various benefits to your psychological, social, and emotional well-being after reaching your weight loss goals.

How does medical weight loss work?

"Medical weight loss involves regular visits to eviaesthetics , as well as continuous guidance and education from Dr. Nano. She develops your weight loss plan with a personalized touch, which may include:

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HOW SEMAGLUTIDE INJECTIONS HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT

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Although some individuals may experience noticeable changes within the first eight weeks of using semaglutide, the majority of users typically observe results within 12 weeks. Clinical trials have demonstrated that those who received a weekly dose of semaglutide experienced an average weight loss of 5-10 percent.

Clinical studies, such as the Semaglutide Treatment Effect in People With Obesity (STEP) trials, have demonstrated semaglutide’s efficacy in managing obesity. Patients who were administered a weekly dose of 2.4mg of semaglutide experienced an average weight loss of 6% after 12 weeks and 12% after 28 weeks, as shown in large randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

Semaglutide can help individuals improve their body composition by effectively reducing overall body weight, including stubborn belly fat. Additionally, it can increase the proportion of lean body mass, contributing to an improved overall physique.

Semaglutide can be a viable option for non-diabetic individuals who are overweight or obese and looking to manage their weight. Studies have demonstrated that once-weekly semaglutide can serve as an effective adjunct for weight loss in this population.

Alright, let’s explain the pharmacokinetics of semaglutide for a subcutaneous (under the skin) injection in a simple way that an 11-year-old can understand. Pharmacokinetics is how a medicine moves through your body, from the moment you take it until it leaves your system.

Absorption: When you get a semaglutide injection, your body starts to absorb it. It reaches its highest level in your body in about 1 to 3 days.

Distribution: Semaglutide travels throughout your body, and more than 99% of it sticks to a protein in your blood called albumin. This helps it stay in your body longer.

Metabolism: Your body breaks down semaglutide through different processes like proteolysis and beta-oxidation. This helps your body use the medicine.

Excretion: Semaglutide leaves your body mainly through your kidneys and in your poop. Only a small amount (3%) leaves your body unchanged through your kidneys.

Elimination Half-Life: This is how long it takes for the amount of semaglutide in your body to reduce by half. For semaglutide, it takes about 1 week. If someone has liver or kidney problems, it might take a little longer for their body to get rid of semaglutide.

So, that’s a simple explanation of how semaglutide moves through your body and how it’s used and removed when it’s given as a subcutaneous injection.

While taking semaglutide, there are no specific foods that you must avoid. However, it is recommended to limit or avoid foods that are high in fat, sugar, and calories, as these can hinder the effectiveness of the medication and impede weight loss progress. It’s important to maintain a healthy and balanced diet in conjunction with taking semaglutide for optimal results.

While taking semaglutide, there is no one-size-fits-all “best” diet. However, it’s important to maintain a healthy and balanced diet to achieve optimal results. Here are some general tips to keep in mind:

1. Eat slowly and mindfully, chewing your food thoroughly to aid in digestion.
2. Opt for smaller, frequent meals throughout the day rather than large, infrequent meals.
3. Choose foods that are nutrient-dense, low in calories, and high in fiber to promote feelings of fullness and satiety.
4. Limit your intake of processed and high-fat foods, as well as sugary drinks and desserts.
5. Stay hydrated with clear, low-calorie beverages like water or unsweetened tea.

It’s important to consult with a healthcare professional or registered dietitian to determine the best dietary approach for your specific needs and health goals while taking semaglutide.

1. Eat smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day to keep your metabolism active.
2. Practice mindful eating, chewing your food slowly and savoring each bite.
3. Avoid high-fat or greasy foods that can cause gastrointestinal side effects.
4. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and avoiding sugary or high-calorie drinks.
5. Limit or avoid alcohol, as it can hinder weight loss progress.
6. Set realistic weight loss goals and aim to lose 1-2 pounds per week.
7. Incorporate regular physical activity into your routine to boost weight loss efforts and improve overall health.

It’s important to work with a healthcare professional to develop an individualized plan that takes into account your unique health needs and goals while taking semaglutide.

Semaglutide for weight loss is administered via a subcutaneous injection, which means it’s injected under the skin of the stomach, thighs, or upper arm. It’s important to rotate the injection site with each dose to avoid irritation and ensure optimal absorption. Keeping track of injection sites can help ensure that each area is used in a rotation.

If using semaglutide with insulin, it’s essential to avoid mixing them in the same syringe. It’s recommended to administer the injections at least one inch apart from each other to avoid interference with insulin absorption.

Imagine your body is like a big city, and sugar is the energy that keeps the city running. Sometimes, there can be too much sugar in the city, which is not good. That’s where semaglutide comes in. Semaglutide is like a special helper who comes to the city to make things better.

It does a few important things:

(1) It sends a message to the “Insulin Factory” (your pancreas) to make more insulin. Insulin is like the city’s transportation system, helping sugar get to where it needs to go.

(2) Semaglutide also tells another part of the “Insulin Factory” to make less of a substance called glucagon. Glucagon is like a bulldozer that breaks down stored sugar, releasing it into the city. With less glucagon, there’s less extra sugar in the city.

(3) The helper also visits the “Appetite Control Center” (your brain) and helps the city’s residents (you) feel less hungry. When you’re less hungry, you eat less food, which means fewer calories. This helps you lose weight over time.

So, semaglutide not only helps control the sugar levels in your body’s city but also helps you lose weight by making you feel less hungry.

Let’s explain some possible side effects of the semaglutide injection. Remember, not everyone experiences these side effects, and if they do happen, they are usually mild and go away on their own.

Sugar levels: Sometimes, semaglutide can cause blood sugar levels to go too low, especially if you’re taking other medicines for diabetes. If this happens, you might feel shaky, sweaty, or dizzy.

Tummy troubles: Semaglutide can sometimes cause stomach discomfort. You might feel some pain in your belly or have a hard time going to the bathroom (constipation). Some people might also have diarrhea, feel like throwing up (nausea), or actually throw up (vomiting). If you have these feelings, don’t worry too much. They usually get better over time as your body gets used to the medicine.

Headaches: A few people might get headaches when they start taking semaglutide. This is a common side effect, and it usually goes away after a while.

A black box warning is a special message on a medicine’s label to inform people about possible important side effects. It’s the strongest warning given by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and many medicines have them, even some over-the-counter drugs like ibuprofen. For semaglutide, the warning is about thyroid C-cell tumors, which were found in animal experiments. It’s not clear if this can happen in people, but the warning is there to be extra cautious.