Consultation Required?
Yes
Treatment Type:
Weight Management
Treatment Length:
15 minutes
Number of Treatments Needed:
Varies
Downtime:
None
Results Duration:
Varies
1
During the initial consultation, you and your provider will discuss your concerns, lifestyle, and medical history. Before starting treatment, we require labs to be drawn to analyze your health and determine whether you are a candidate for semaglutide.
2
Semaglutide is injected once weekly under the skin of your stomach, thigh, or upper arm. We recommend rotating the injection site for each dose.
3
You and your provider will discuss an expected timeline of results based on your unique treatment plan. Patients should combine semaglutide injections with a healthy diet and an exercise regimen to experience the best results.
Before starting treatment, we will work with you to make sure you are comfortable with semaglutide injections. At Total Skin, you will have the support and encouragement of our entire team as you progress your weight loss journey.
When you receive an injection of semaglutide, it mimics the effects of the hormone GLP-1. This hormone slows food down in your digestive system, promotes a feeling of fullness, and activates the parts of your brain that regulate appetite. By reproducing these effects, semaglutide becomes a powerful weight management tool.
Medical obesity
Health issues related to obesity
Unregulated appetite
Overeating
Still have questions?
If you struggle to lose weight through a healthy diet and exercise alone, semaglutide injections could be a good treatment option for you! Semaglutide is an FDA-approved treatment option for chronic weight management for adults experiencing obesity or who are overweight.
By coming to Total Skin for a consultation with an experienced provider, we can help you determine whether you would benefit from medical weight loss with semaglutide.
Semaglutide may not be right for you if any of the following applies:
If you have any questions or concerns about your eligibility, talk to your provider. During your consultation, we will ask you about your medical history to determine whether you are a candidate for semaglutide.
The length of your treatment will vary depending on your goals, needs, and lifestyle, but you can take semaglutide as long as you need. We will check in with you throughout treatment and make modifications to your treatment plan if necessary.
