MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS

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In Vero Beach, FL

Weight loss can be frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be. Our medical weight loss program is designed for your success because we recognize that weight loss is more than eating less and exercising more. That mantra is of the past, we recognize that weight loss needs a multifaceted approach. Our team of board-certified nurse practitioner and Ph.D. biochemist, supported by two nationally recognized plastic surgeons and a full nursing team, as well as a nutritionist and physical therapist, can direct your treatment to attain your goals.

During our program for medical weight loss Vero Beach experts at Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery provide comprehensive services, including thorough bloodwork analysis, nutritional analysis, and body composition analysis, ensuring a holistic approach to your weight loss journey. Based on your results and medical history, medications such as Semaglutide, hormone replacement therapy, and peptide therapy may be recommended. We also offer body contouring to enhance your outcomes.

Semaglutide, a GLP 1 receptor antagonist, is an extremely effective medication for weight loss. This medication mimics the GLP 1 hormone, which is released in the gut. Semaglutide increases insulin secretion and lowers your blood sugar. It also decreases GI motility and interacts with the brain to signal satiety so you don’t overeat. With Semaglutide for medical weight loss Vero Beach patients may also enjoy additional advantages, such as:

• Lowered blood pressure
• Improved cholesterol
• Improved mobility and reduced pain
• Improved mood and sleep
• Improved cardiovascular health
• Can lower the risk of certain cancers, heart attacks, and strokes

Semaglutide is a once-weekly injection that can either be administered in our office by nursing staff or self-administered at home. During the initiation of therapy, we will slowly wean your dose up to the target dose. These side effects are generally very minor and are lessened by the weaning-up process, such as nausea, vomiting, or constipation. Clinical studies have shown Semaglutide results in a 15-20% loss of total body weight.

As we age, our hormone production often decreases, leaving hormonal imbalances and suboptimal hormone levels for optimal health and body function. Hormone imbalances can cause weight gain and make weight loss difficult even when you’re doing all the right things. Optimizing your hormones can increase energy, increase muscle mass, and improve mood, among many other positive benefits. Some common hormones integral to a healthy weight are the levels of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, as well as their ratios to each other. Estrogen is responsible for regulating glucose and for determining how much and where fat is stored. Testosterone levels direct energy, lean muscle production, and improve mood, which can greatly affect your ability to lose and maintain a healthy weight. If you are a candidate for bioidentical hormone replacement, we will discuss which treatment options are best for you, whether it’s topical cream, patches, pills, or pellets.

At our office in Vero Beach medical weight loss programs also offer the option of peptide therapy as an additional service. Peptides are essential elements in your body that provide building blocks for hormone functions. Peptides and other nutraceuticals can be implemented at any point during your weight loss and wellness journey to enhance and expedite your results. Additionally, body sculpting treatments, both surgical and nonsurgical, may be recommended to achieve your target appearance and weight. We can offer advanced modalities such as:

• Liposuction
• Renuvion
• Lipolysis injections, aka liquid lipo with Kybella (deoxycholic acid). Lunchtime lipo will dissolve the unwanted fat during a quick in-office appointment returning you to work the same day.
• Emsculpt Neo

If skin laxity is an issue after your medical weight loss, your body contouring recommendations may include ultherapy, PiXel8, microneedling, bio stimulatory injectables, or surgical correction.