WEIGHT LOSS PEPTIDES

WHAT IS SEMAGLUTIDE?

Semaglutide is a Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) that is found in your digestive system (the gut) and plays a huge role in controlling your appetite and assisting in digestion. It increases insulin production, a hormone that lowers the blood sugar level while inhibiting glucagon secretion, which is a hormone that raises blood sugar, and reduces appetite and energy intake while delaying gastric emptying.

• Reduces food intake by lowering appetite.
• It slows food digestion in the stomach
• Decreases your body fat percentage
• Weight loss
• Decreased cardiovascular outcomes in subjects with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
• Lower HbA1c levels
• Enhance the growth of β cells in the pancreas.

Clinical study trials have shown this treatment can help adult patients lose almost 15% of their body weight when combined with routine exercise and a healthy diet.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SEMAGLUTIDE?

Our Semaglutide patients at DLS Aesthetics have been able to appreciate the following benefits from their treatment:

• Better sleep
• Decreases blood pressure
• Provides better mobility and pain reduction
• Improves your overall mood
• Increases self-esteem
• Lowers the risk for certain cancers
• Reduces risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stoke

WHO ARE THE BEST CANDIDATES FOR SEMAGLUTIDE?

At DLS Aesthetics  Med Spa, we feel the best candidates for Semaglutide  are those with the following characteristics:

• Are committed to maintaining a healthy lifestyle through exercise and a proper diet
• Have a strong desire to lose weight and feel their best
• Keeps a positive attitude throughout their treatment
• Maintains realistic expectations regarding the results of the treatment

This treatment is best for adults with a BMI greater than or equal to 30 mg/kg² alone, or 27 mg/kg² with at least one weight-related condition (e.g., high blood pressure, high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes).

*Unfortunately, not everyone will be a good candidate for Semaglutide. If you have a history of certain endocrine or thyroid tumors, particularly medullary thyroid cancer, we recommend discussing this treatment with your physician before coming in for a consultation.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM SEMAGLUTIDE INJECTIONS

After having your consultation, we will walk you through the steps that are very important to follow to have the most success with the Semaglutide treatment. You will need to perform the injection once a week, and it needs to be done on the same day every week, although it doesn’t have to be at the same time. The single-use injection is very similar to the ones that diabetics use to deliver their insulin. When administering the injection, it can be in the same area (i.e. abdomen, thigh, upper arm), but you should never do it in the exact same spot. You can also take the injection with or without food, it won’t change the effectiveness of the shot. Due to the nature of the treatment, there are possible side effects from the medication, but usually subside with continued use. such as:

• Bloating
• Burping
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Indigestion
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Vomiting

While these reactions are normal, please let us know immediately if you experience these side effects as it may require a change in your dosage.

Every person’s body will react differently to the treatment, so you should never compare your journey to someone else’s. It is important to remember that this isn’t a quick fix, and is certainly not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle. We encourage our patients to be patient and understanding, as well as dedicated to certain lifestyle changes. Typically, the dosage will be increased a little more every four weeks as your body adjusts, and it could take four months or longer to see the best results.