Semaglutide for Medical Weight Loss

At The Skin & Body Shop, under the expert guidance of Dr. Vicki Steen, we offer Semaglutide as a cutting-edge solution for medical weight loss. Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related condition, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol. This once-weekly injectable medication works by mimicking the GLP-1 hormone, which regulates appetite and reduces food intake, leading to significant and sustained weight loss when combined with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. Studies have shown that patients using Semaglutide can achieve an average weight loss of 10-15% of their initial body weight over 68 weeks, with many losing 15% or more, far surpassing results from other anti-obesity medications.

Semaglutide not only promotes weight loss but also offers additional health benefits, making it a comprehensive approach to wellness.

  • Helps reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke, by 20% in adults with preexisting cardiovascular disease and obesity, even in those with modest weight loss.

  • Helps improve cardiometabolic markers like blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose levels, which are critical for patients with weight-related comorbidities.

At The Skin & Body Shop, Dr. Steen personalizes treatment plans to ensure Semaglutide is tailored to each patient’s unique needs, with regular monitoring to optimize results and manage any potential side effects, such as nausea or diarrhea, which are typically mild and transient.

Choosing Semaglutide at The Skin & Body Shop means embarking on a medically supervised weight loss journey with a focus on long-term health. While lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are essential, Semaglutide enhances these efforts by reducing appetite and increasing feelings of fullness, making it easier to adhere to a healthy lifestyle.

Small Changes. Big Results.

Tirzepatide for Medical Weight Loss

At The Skin & Body Shop, led by Dr. Vicki Steen, we offer Tirzepatide as an innovative, FDA-approved treatment for chronic weight management, available under the brand name Zepbound. Tirzepatide is a dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, administered as a once-weekly injection. It works by mimicking two key hormones that regulate appetite, slow digestion, and enhance feelings of fullness, helping patients consume fewer calories.

Tirzepatide’s benefits extend beyond weight loss, offering improvements in cardiometabolic health. The SURMOUNT trials show that Tirzepatide significantly reduces waist circumference, blood pressure, lipid levels, and blood glucose, lowering the risk of obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Dr. Steen customizes treatment plans, combining Tirzepatide with lifestyle counseling to optimize your results. Common side effects, such as nausea or diarrhea, are typically mild and manageable with gradual dose escalation under medical supervision.

Choosing Tirzepatide at The Skin & Body Shop means partnering with a dedicated team to achieve sustainable weight loss and improved health.