Transforming Spring, TX, With GLP-1 Weight Loss Therapy
When managing weight loss through diet and exercise becomes challenging, GLP-1 therapy offers an advanced solution. This FDA-approved prescription injectable helps individuals lose weight safely and effectively by assisting with appetite management and controlling cravings, making it easier to engage in regular exercise. At Rae Anne Aesthetics, we recognize the importance of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight for overall wellness and longevity.
Our advanced medical weight loss programs offer personalized strategies that serve as a non-surgical alternative or even as a pre-surgical treatment to meet weight loss thresholds for more advanced therapies. We guide you step by step through the process, explaining what treatment looks like and scheduling monthly progress appointments. Schedule an appointment today to discuss your weight loss goals and medical history to find out if GLP-1 treatments are the right fit for you.
Answers to Your GLP-1 FAQs Await…
GLP-1s (or GLP-1 agonists) are a group of type 2 diabetes drugs that have been shown to help with independent weight loss for certain patients. You may be more familiar with these drugs by names like:
- Semaglutides
- Tirzepatides
- Weight loss peptides
- Or brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy
GLP-1 agonists are administered by injections performed weekly. The GLP-1 drugs act by imitating the hormone glucagon-like peptide 1, which plays a critical role in regulating blood sugar levels. When an individual consumes food, these medications prompt the pancreas to release additional insulin, effectively lowering blood sugar levels and assisting in the management of type 2 diabetes.
While they are FDA-approved, the exact mechanism behind their weight loss effects remains unclear. It is known that GLP-1 drugs help suppress appetite and prolong the time it takes for food to move from the stomach into the small intestine. Consequently, users often experience a greater sense of fullness, leading to reduced food intake over time.
You may know some of these recognizable brand names for semaglutides:
- Ozempic
- Wegovy
- Rybelsus
These treatments are also associated with similar drugs called tirzepatides (e.g., Mounjaro and Zepbound).
However, not all of these injectables are suitable for everyone. Book a consultation with Rae Anne Aesthetics to assess your weight loss goals and discuss the right GLP-1 therapy for you.
At Rae Anne Aesthetics, our weight loss program is personalized to meet your specific needs, with hands-on support from our staff. It begins with an initial consultation priced at $150, during which we discuss potential side effects, take vital signs, and conduct a comprehensive examination to determine your eligibility. If lab work is needed, it’s included in the consultation fee.
After that, we’ll guide you through how to administer your GLP-1 injections and schedule follow-up appointments every four weeks for vital checks and weight assessments, as well as provide you with a refill of your injectable medication. While we are not nutritionists, our team has completed courses in weight management and will offer general dietary recommendations, hydration advice, and suggestions for supplements that can enhance your weight loss outcomes.
The therapy requires some time to take full effect, with a “ramping-up” period occurring during the first 1 to 2 months, where initial weight loss may not be immediately measurable. However, after this initial phase, many individuals experience significant weight loss that progresses more quickly than with similar programs. Typically, patients can expect to notice a gradual but steady reduction in weight within the first 1 to 3 months, although individual results may vary.