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Weight Loss Injections in Atlanta Can Help You Succeed in Losing Excess Weight.
Most people can admit that losing weight isn’t 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 paired with regular exercise will always be the best approach to combat extra weight, there are some medically advanced options available to help make things easier. Weight loss injections in Atlanta with double board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Elizabeth Whitaker, provide a more recent innovation to aid in effective weight loss, and these popular options are now available at Atlanta Face & Body.
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How do weight loss injections work?
Dr. Elizabeth utilizes FDA-approved injectable medications that were initially developed to help patients with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels. But it soon became clear that they aided in significant weight loss. The medications work by mimicking a natural hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which is responsible for telling your brain that you’re full and slows the movement of food in your stomach. This makes you feel fuller longer and helps control your appetite. GLP-1 is released in the gastrointestinal tract in response to eating and prompts the body to produce more insulin to reduce blood sugar levels.
What is the typical dosage for weight loss injections?
Injections are administered once weekly, preferably on the same day each week at any time of day. Dosage typically starts at the lowest dose and escalates every four weeks until the full dose is reached. The dosage should not increase if you are experiencing unmanaged side effects or have lost three or more pounds per week. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible within five days after your missed dose. We will outline the precise dosage amounts that will work best for you at your weight loss consultation.
Who oversees the weight loss program?
The weight loss program at Atlanta Face & Body is a bit different than other med spa environments. Our program is overseen by double board-certified plastic surgeon, Elizabeth Whitaker, M.D., F.A.C.S., who 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. Dr. Whitaker has researched these medications extensively and is proud to offer this weight loss program to her patients who are struggling with weight management.
