Weight Loss
Want to drop stubborn weight that won’t budge no matter what you do? You’re not alone.
With obesity on the rise in America, it’s no surprise that weight loss concerns top many people’s to-do lists. However, weight loss isn’t just about how you look. Being at your ideal weight for your body can improve health issues, too, such as heart disease, diabetes, joint pain, and even some cancers.
Losing weight doesn’t always come easy, which is why countless options address weight loss concerns and help jumpstart the process. One of the most innovative ways to get to your ideal weight and shed those extra pounds is with semaglutide weight loss injections. This medication works well for patients with weight loss concerns who find diets ineffective and countless hours in the gym unrealistic. Although semaglutide weight loss injections are a new therapy to address weight loss concerns, it’s incredibly effective and fast becoming a go-to for losing weight effortlessly.
Why everyone has weight loss on their mind
Weight loss concerns are a big business in America. Not only do most people want to look better, but they also want to feel better. Carrying around unnecessary weight can lead to pain and discomfort and make everyday activities like walking much more difficult. Most of us rely on diets or weight loss programs to try and get rid of the extra weight that’s a burden on our bodies, but often, these approaches are challenging to sustain. And, of course, anyone who’s keen on losing weight wants it to happen quickly.
Losing weight takes commitment and lifestyle changes. While diet and exercise are good starting places, those that need a little more help (especially when obesity is apparent) may benefit from weight loss injections.
What are semaglutide injections?
Semaglutide is used in a injectable medication to aid in weight loss in overweight and clinically obese adults.
The way semaglutide injections work is different from other weight loss therapies and medications because it contains a GLP-1 receptor that works to curb and control hunger. By administering the medication via weekly injections, semaglutide can help kickstart the weight loss process and allow patients who have historically had trouble losing weight to drop the extra pounds.
Semaglutide works well for various people but is not appropriate for everyone. For example, the injections are not recommended for patients 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.
How fast do semaglutide injections work when weight loss concerns are top of mind?
Most patients who take semaglutide injections for weight loss see the initial results after the first two weeks. Then, as each dose is increased, weight loss continues and can be as much as 20 pounds per month. By the end of the treatment, most patients lose up to about 15% of their starting body weight.
The injections are painless and are administered with a small needle, so no numbing cream is needed. The injections can be done in the upper arms, inner thighs, or stomach (away from the belly button).
The potential side effects to know about
Like all types of medications and drugs, semaglutide injections used for weight loss may present some side effects, which you’ll want to be aware of. The most common semaglutide weight loss side effects include:
- Nausea
- Vomitting
- Diarrhea
- Allergic reactions
- Stomach pains
Most side effects tend to subside once your body acclimates to the injections. However, to make the introduction of semaglutide injections easier on the body, it’s often recommended to follow a clean, wholesome, low-calorie, high-protein diet and avoid processed and fatty foods. Regular exercise is also considered beneficial, especially in amplifying the effects of the injections.
What is the dose for semaglutide when used for weight loss and not diabetes?
The single-use pre-dosed injections start with a low amount of semaglutide, usually around .25 mg, and are adjusted gradually after the initial dose. The dose will likely be around 2.4 mg (if tolerated) by the fourth month. This slow yet steady increase allows semaglutide to continue to work as designed while helping to minimize the potential for side effects. The goal with semaglutide injections 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 weight.
How fast do semaglutide injections work when weight loss concerns are top of mind?
Most patients who take semaglutide injections for weight loss see the initial results after the first two weeks. Then, as each dose is increased, weight loss continues and can be as much as 20 pounds per month. By the end of the treatment, most patients lose up to about 15% of their starting body weight.
Semaglutide weight loss results
Everyone is different, and what one person may experience with semaglutide injections may vary with another. Of all the weight loss methods available today, semaglutide injections provide the most amount of weight loss possible. Most other treatments only offer 5 to 10% weight loss, but that amount is nearly double with the injections.
Semaglutide injections slow the transit of food within the intestinal tract to create the feeling of fullness for more extended periods. Since semaglutide reduces food cravings by limiting hunger and aiding in proper digestion by controlling the release of GLP-1, which the body naturally releases after eating. The injections give the body higher-than-average levels of GLP-1, so you feel fuller for longer. With fewer hunger cravings, the appetite is reduced, and less food is consumed, which also means there’s less mid-day and late-night snacking.
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If you’re ready to restore your figure there’s no better time than now to book a consultation with Advanced MD Aesthetics of Atlanta. A one-on-one consultation with our experienced, professional aestheticians and team of skin experts will determine the best weightloss injections for you.
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