Weight Loss Treatments
Non-Surgical Weight Loss Treatments
For many individuals, losing weight can often be achieved with relative ease through diet and exercise. However, as we age, factors like hormones, metabolism, and lifestyle changes can make weight loss increasingly challenging. Non-surgical options such as GLP-1 receptor agonists can effectively aid in shedding pounds and maintaining a healthy weight.
What are weight loss injections?
Weight loss injections are medical treatments designed to help individuals lose weight by targeting various physiological processes. These injections often involve medications that suppress appetite, increase metabolism, or alter how the body processes food.
These medications belong to a class known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, or glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists. They enhance insulin secretion, making them beneficial for diabetes management. However, at higher doses, they target brain centers to suppress appetite, aiding patients in maintaining a significantly reduced calorie diet.
How it works: Weight gain and loss are influenced by hormones, age, and lifestyle, often making it challenging to lose weight despite a good diet and exercise. Weight loss injections have been proven effective in shedding those stubborn pounds. This medication is administered as a weekly subcutaneous injection, with the dosage increasing every four weeks or as prescribed by your medical provider.
On average, individuals using weight loss injections lose about 15% of their initial body fat after 16 weeks. To sustain these results, it is crucial to use this medication alongside lifestyle changes.
Am I a Good Candidate for Weight Loss Injections?
Weight loss injections might be a viable option for you if you're seeking a medical approach to assist in managing your weight. Here are some factors to consider:
Eligibility Criteria
- BMI Considerations: Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is often crucial. If your BMI is 30 or above, or 27 and above with weight-related conditions like hypertension or type 2 diabetes, you might be eligible.
- Previous Efforts: You should have a history of trying to lose weight through diet and exercise without significant or sustained results.
- Your Commitment: Regular follow-ups and a willingness to maintain a healthier lifestyle, including diet and exercise, are essential for the therapy to work effectively.
Disqualifying Factors
- Medical Conditions: Certain medical conditions, such as a history of medullary thyroid cancer or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2), may disqualify you.
- Pregnancy: Being pregnant or planning to become pregnant disqualifies you from using weight loss injections.
- Allergies: If you have a known allergy to the active ingredients in the injection, they are not an option for you.
Expected Results from Weight Loss Injections
When considering weight loss injections, it's essential to set realistic expectations. The results can vary based on your health profile, lifestyle, and adherence to treatment guidelines. Here are some general results you can expect from our weight loss injection program:
Initial Changes
Some initial changes might be noticeable within the first few weeks as your body begins to adjust to the treatment.
Moderate Weight Loss
Studies show an average of 5-15% body weight reduction over six months to a year. The weight loss process with injections is typically gradual, encouraging healthy and sustainable practices.
Sustained Benefits
More significant and stable results are often observed over several months of consistent use. Along with weight loss, there's a potential reduction in health risks associated with obesity, such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. These injections can also lead to better metabolism regulation.
Important: For optimal results, combine injections with a balanced diet and regular exercise. When you choose us for your weight loss injections, you'll work closely with an experienced healthcare provider to tailor the treatment to your needs.
Know What's Really Going On Inside
The scale only tells part of the story. Our InBody 770 scan uses bioelectrical impedance analysis to give you a detailed, clinical breakdown of your body composition — separating muscle, fat, and water in just 45 seconds. It's how we build smarter treatment plans and track real progress over time.
Complimentary
Included with your first visit to establish your baseline before starting any program.
Progress Tracking
Rescan every 4–8 weeks to monitor what's changing and fine-tune your plan.
A Full Picture in Every Scan
The InBody 770 delivers a comprehensive multi-point analysis — far beyond what any scale can show.
Body Fat %
Understand exactly how much of your weight is fat versus lean tissue.
Skeletal Muscle Mass
Track muscle across individual body segments — arms, legs, and trunk.
Visceral Fat Level
Measure fat surrounding your organs, a key marker of metabolic health.
Basal Metabolic Rate
Know exactly how many calories your body burns at rest each day.
Hydration & Fluid Balance
Assess total body water and intracellular vs. extracellular fluid levels.
Composition History
Compare results scan over scan to see exactly what's improving over time.