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Most people can admit that losing weight isn’t known for being easy. If it were, then nearly two-thirds of Americans wouldn’t be classified as overweight or obese. Carrying extra weight can often mean more than just feeling self-conscious or sluggish; it can contribute to potentially serious health issues, including hypertension, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and increased risk of certain types of cancer, among other negative effects.
While a proper, balanced diet and regular exercise will always be the best ways to combat extra weight, there are some medically advanced options available to help make things easier. Semaglutide injections in Atlanta with double board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Elizabeth Whitaker, provide a more recent innovation to aid in effective weight loss, and this popular option is now available at Atlanta Face & Body.
Elizabeth Whitaker, M.D., F.A.C.S.
The Semaglutide Weight Loss Program at Atlanta Face & Body is overseen by double board-certified physician, Elizabeth Whitaker, M.D., F.A.C.S. Dr. Elizabeth (as many of her patients call her) holds a medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina and is fellowship-trained in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery from Tulane University of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. She has researched weight loss through semaglutide injections extensively and is proud to offer the program to her patients.
Before & After: Semaglutide Weight Loss Program
What is semaglutide?
Semaglutide is an injectable medication that was initially developed for helping patients with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels. But it soon became clear that it aided in significant weight loss. It’s actually the first drug since 2014 that’s been approved to treat chronic weight management in the 70% of American adults who are overweight. Perhaps the most well-known semaglutide product on the market is Ozempic.
How does semaglutide work?
Semaglutide works by mimicking a natural hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which is responsible for targeting areas of the brain that regulate your appetite. GLP-1 is released in the gastrointestinal tract in response to eating, and one role of the hormone is to prompt the body to produce more insulin to reduce blood sugar levels. In higher amounts, GLP-1 also interacts with the parts of the brain to reduce appetite and signal a feeling of fullness.
How much weight can I lose with semaglutide?
People who received semaglutide injections during clinical trials achieved a 5.9% weight loss percentage at 3 months and 10.9% at 6 months.* After 6 months, there were reports of individuals with higher BMIs (body mass index) losing 20-30% of their body weight. The best results from treatment with semaglutide have been observed when the medication was used in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise.
*Findings published in a journal article by the National Library of Medicine in September 2022. Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9486455/
Are there any side effects with semaglutide injections?
Any weight loss injection comes with the potential for side effects, and semaglutide is no different. These side effects can range from mild to severe, with the most common of which including nausea, low appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, indigestion, constipation, and stomach pain. More serious side effects, though rare, may include:
- Allergic reactions
- Hypoglycemia
- Changes in vision
- Pancreatitis
- Kidney failure
- Gallbladder issues
We’ll go over everything you can expect at your weight loss evaluation and help you determine is semaglutide is the best option to help you meet your weight loss goals.
What’s my next step to weight loss injections in Atlanta with semaglutide?
Semaglutide injections in Atlanta may offer the solution to effective weight loss that you’ve been searching for.
Schedule your private consultation today by calling us at (678) 888-3223 or clicking here to book online. We’ll go over all the details of this medication that’s seemingly taking the world by storm and help you determine if it’s right for you.
