Weight Loss
Shedding excess weight isn’t always easy, but the right support can make all the difference. Partnering with a physician who specializes in weight loss—someone who understands the barriers, focuses on metabolic factors, and tailors a plan to your needs—can be a game-changer. Medical weight loss, also known as bariatric medicine, provides a personalized, physician-led approach to help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
At Sol aesthetic , Medical Weight Loss, we take a comprehensive, non-surgical approach to weight management. Our multidisciplinary program offers a variety of tools, including metabolic testing, nutrition counseling, exercise guidance, psychological support, and medications when needed. But it’s not just about the number on the scale—we focus on your overall health. By integrating weight management into the treatment of other health conditions, we aim to improve your well-being from every angle.
Our team is passionate about proactive care. We’re here to help you address current health concerns while also working to reduce or prevent future weight-related issues. With a customized plan and a dedicated team by your side, you’ll have the support you need to take control of your health and achieve lasting results.
Weight Loss
Obesity-In our country obesity is a public health crisis. We have more than 100 million people with obesity. If you are a diabetic, you are at high-risk for following conditions:
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Depression
- Sleep Apnea
- Migraine
- Cancer(certain types like Breast, Ovarian, Thyroid, Gallbladder etc).
Medications for weight loss
- SEMAGLUTIDE: it is a GLP-1 Agonist that has been FDA approved for weight loss. We administer compounded Semaglutide. it is administered as once a week injection. The dose is increased monthly. Patients achieve 5-20% or greater weight loss.
- Side effects-most common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, abdomen, headache etc. Some of the side effects fade away as your body adjusts to the medicine
- One should not use this medicine if there is personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN 2(multiple endocrine neoplasia)
- PHENTERMINE: it is a prescription medicine used to decrease appetite. It can help one lose weight by making one less hungry. It is a pill that is used once daily. Average weight loss is about 5%.
- Side effects– it can cause rapid or irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, restlessness, insomnia.
- B12 Shots: B12 is an important vitamin that can help regulate your metabolism. It has been used as a weight loss tool for years. B12 shots have been shown to boost energy levels as well. It is often used in conjunction with Semaglutide.
