Weight loss has been a long-time struggle in our society, and until recently, your choices were long hours at the gym or trying to adhere to a fad diet. However, the FDA has approved a drug that was previously prescribed for Type 2 diabetes as a weight loss injection. If you have been struggling to lose weight and have been unsuccessful, we encourage you to call our MedSpa today and schedule a consultation with our trained team of medical providers. The PURE Cosmetic Team is always identifying and analyzing the latest cutting-edge wellness treatments so you have safe, reliable options available when you pay us a visit.
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Weight loss injections are also called anti-obesity drugs. They are typically given directly under the skin in people who have been struggling with obesity or weight-related health conditions. These drugs were first approved for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, but researchers and physicians noticed that individuals who were obese or overweight began losing weight without about the typical side-effects of being hungry.
The weight loss also helped reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. These injections are only available by prescription and should not be used if you have had an unusual or allergic reaction to the medication or other medications in its class. In addition, weight loss injections at our Chelmsford office are only approved for adults. The safety and effectiveness in children have not been studied and it appears the drug is not as effective in the geriatric population since older individuals appear to be more sensitive to the effects than younger adults.
RISKS AND SIDE EFFECTS
Many people experience side effects at the beginning of taking the medication that are typically mild when compared to the complications that are associated with being overweight or obese. Some side effects include dizziness, fatigue, and headache. Since the drug affects the gastrointestinal system, most of the side effects also affect the gastrointestinal system, like diarrhea, constipation, gas, nausea, vomiting, pain, or bloating. For many people, these issues can be reduced or eliminated by starting at a lower dose and slowly increasing the amount taken over time. The FDA has approved weight loss injections when a person has a high body mass index and one weight-related health condition, such as high blood pressure or Type 2 diabetes.
However, there are several medical conditions that are contraindications. This means people with these medical conditions should avoid taking Semaglutide because it can increase the risk of adverse side effects. This includes anyone with a history of medullary thyroid cancer, multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome Type 2, gallbladder disease, or pancreatitis. During your consultation in our Chelmsford office, Dr. Lee will evaluate your personal and family medical history, and guide you through using weight loss injections alongside a nutritional diet and exercise program. Our team of trained medical professionals will seamlessly take your bloodwork in-house to determine if you are a safe candidate for weight loss injections. We offer weekly appointments for you injection and ample time to discuss weight changes, concerns, and goals setting with our providers. Our weight loss program is hands-on and monitored by our team of weight loss experts, led by Dr. Dave Lee.
If you have been struggling with losing weight, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Lee and the certified medical team at PURE to learn more about weight loss injections we offer in Chelmsford. Safe and successful weight loss can reduce your risk of several health conditions, including heart disease, stroke, and some cancers. Dr. Lee and the Pure Cosmetic team can support your efforts and provide help in creating a diet and exercise program, nutritional suggestions, and a stress management program that works with Semaglutide.
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15 Village Square,
Chelmsford, MA 01824
