Medically-Directed Weight Loss
Losing unwanted weight has never been easier, thanks to the advent of weight loss medications and injectable drugs such as semaglutide. Medically-directed weight loss in Wilkes-Barre, PA offers a solution when dieting and countless hours in the gym aren’t delivering the results you want. Even though using semaglutide and other weight loss medications is new, it’s quickly gaining traction as a safe, easy, and reliable way to lose weight.
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What is Semaglutide?
What is Semaglutide?
Medically-directed weight loss treatments, such as semaglutide, are injectable medications that aid in weight loss in overweight and clinically obese adults. Many GLP-1 receptor agonist medications are used to help control hunger and food cravings to assist in weight loss.
Weight loss injections, which work best for weight loss for those with a BMI over 27, are considered the secret to effectively losing stubborn weight, especially for those who have struggled with weight loss for years. Most patients find that the benefits of any weight loss medication or protocol increase when using the injections while following a low-calorie, high-protein diet, and regular exercise.
Although there are a variety of weight loss drugs and medications on the market, semaglutide injections are unique in how they aid in weight loss and the results you’ll see. With some therapies, weight loss is only achievable by five to 10% weight loss. But with semaglutide, it’s about double that amount. Plus, patient compliance is higher since the injections are weekly and no oral medication is taken.
Semaglutide works by slowing food movement within the intestines so that you feel fuller for longer by mimicking the hormones the body creates when digesting food within the intestinal system. By limiting food cravings and feelings of hunger and aiding in digestion, the release of GLP-1 is slowed after eating, providing a feeling of satiation for longer than usual. The medication floods the body with high levels of GLP-1 to keep it feeling full, making you less likely to eat as much food throughout the day. The appetite is also suppressed, so there’s less snacking, which leads to weight gain, and food moves much slower through the digestive tract.
The injections begin with very low amounts of semaglutide so the body can acclimate to the medicine. You will likely stay on the same dose for the first month. Then, the dose will increase slightly and continue to be raised monthly. This slow increase allows semaglutide to continue to work as designed while helping to minimize the potential for side effects. The goal with GLP-1 medications is sustained weight loss, which may require you to stay on the medication for the long term. Customizable maintenance plans also help support weight loss and prevent you from gaining back weight.
What are the Benefits?
What are the Benefits?
While weight loss is the primary goal of medically-directed weight loss treatments.
There are other benefits to the treatments too, including:
Long-lasting weight control and maintenance
Slows down eating
A feeling of fullness
Diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles
Lower blood pressure levels
Lower blood glucose levels
Slows or stops the plaque formation in blood vessels
Reduced risk of strokes and heart-related diseases and attacks
Treatment Areas
Treatment Areas
Semaglutide is also a good option for various people but isn’t a fix for everyone. Usually, the medication is not recommended for people who are not clinically overweight with a BMI of 27 or more. The treatment is also effective in those with type 2 diabetes and clinically-diagnosed obesity.
Semaglutide is not a suitable treatment for people with the following conditions:
- Medullary Thyroid cancer
- Multiple endocrine neoplasias
Kidney disease
- Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Pancreatitis
- People with type 1 diabetes
- People with type 2 diabetes already taking a GLP-1 medication
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost of a medically-directed weight loss treatment varies depending on the type of medication used and the number of sessions needed to obtain your desired results. To determine the cost of your medically-directed weight loss treatment, call our office to schedule a consultation where we will create a custom program to correct your current concerns.
The injections are relatively painless and are administered with a small needle. No numbing cream is needed. A few different areas are suitable for injection, which include:
· The upper arms
· The inner thighs
· The stomach (away from the belly button)
The results are not immediate, but the medication starts working fast. During the first week of treatment, your blood sugar levels will decline, and you may lose a pound or two. By the end of the first month, you will likely lose some weight. The full effects often take at least eight weeks, although every patient is different, and some notice results sooner or later than that.
You should be aware of reported side effects with the mediation. Common side effects of semaglutide (and other medications in the GLP-1 category) include:
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
- Burping or gassiness
- Abdominal pain and bloating
Bouts of fatigue
Semaglutide can be administered every week at any time, but it should be injected on the same day at the same time
Experience The Aria Difference
If you’re ready to eliminate stubborn weight that won’t budge, it is time to book a consultation with Aria Wellness for medically-directed weight loss in Wilkes-Barre, PA. A personalized consultation with our experienced team will determine the best weight loss treatment for you. We can customize a package for your needs for the best results possible.
Aria Wellness is conveniently located in Wilkes-Barre, PA, and is just a short drive from Scranton, Pittston, Clark Summit, and Dallas in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Fill out the form to schedule a consultation, or click the button below to book your weight loss appointment today!
Experience The Aria Difference
If you’re ready to eliminate stubborn weight that won’t budge, it is time to book a consultation with Aria Wellness for medically-directed weight loss in Wilkes-Barre, PA. A personalized consultation with our experienced team will determine the best weight loss treatment for you. We can customize a package for your needs for the best results possible.
Aria Wellness is conveniently located in Wilkes-Barre, PA, and is just a short drive from Scranton, Pittston, Clark Summit, and Dallas in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Fill out the form to schedule a consultation, or click the button below to book your weight loss appointment today!
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