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A Medically Supervised Path to Sustainable Weight Loss

Discover a new way to achieve your weight loss goals and prepare for a healthier, more confident you.

Weight Loss Injections at a Glance

  • Overview

    Medically supervised weight loss injections use a class of drugs called GLP-1 agonists to help reduce appetite and cravings. When combined with a healthy diet and increased physical activity, these weekly injections can lead to significant and sustainable weight loss.

  • Recovery

    As a self-administered, once-weekly injection, there is no formal downtime. Most common side effects — nausea or mild stomach upset — are mild to moderate and tend to subside as your body adjusts over the first few weeks.

  • Results

    Patients often begin to see results within the first few weeks, with significant weight loss accumulating over several months. Clinical studies have shown patients can lose an average of 15% or more of their body weight over a 72-week period, with the most dramatic results achieved alongside a healthy lifestyle.

Weight Loss Injections

Am I a Good Candidate?

If you have struggled to achieve significant weight loss through diet and exercise alone, you may be a strong candidate for a medical weight loss program. These treatments are designed for individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, or a BMI of 27 or higher with at least one weight-related health condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol. A consultation with our medical team is essential to determine if this treatment is right for you. This program is also an excellent option for patients who need to reach a specific weight before undergoing other cosmetic procedures like a tummy tuck or body contouring. By helping you shed excess pounds, the injections can improve surgical outcomes and contribute to a safer, more effective procedure.

What Do Scars Look Like?

Weight loss injections are administered subcutaneously, just under the skin. The needle used for these weekly injections is very fine, similar to those used for insulin. As a result, the procedure does not cause any scarring. The most a patient may experience at the injection site is temporary, minor redness or a small bruise, which typically fades within a day. The focus of this treatment is on internal metabolic changes that lead to weight loss, not on altering the skin's surface.

More Details About Weight Loss Injections

The Science of Weight Management

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

Our medical weight loss program centers on medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists. These drugs mimic a natural hormone in your body that helps regulate appetite and blood sugar. By acting on the brain’s hunger centers, they increase feelings of fullness and satiety after a meal, leading to a natural reduction in caloric intake without the constant feeling of deprivation. The result is that adopting and maintaining a healthier lifestyle becomes physiologically easier, not just a matter of willpower.

A Medically Supervised Approach

Weight loss injections are not a one-time fix — they are a long-term medical treatment. Our program includes ongoing medical supervision to ensure your safety and monitor your progress. We track your weight and overall health, making adjustments to your treatment plan as needed. This comprehensive approach differentiates a professional medical program from a cosmetic-only one, ensuring you receive personalized care and support to achieve your goals safely.

Surgeon's Notes

Jane Namkung, MD
Dr. Namkung MD

Pairing weight loss injections with surgical planning

A significant share of our weight loss injection patients are people working toward a surgical goal — a tummy tuck, a body lift, or a mommy makeover where a stable, healthy weight is essential to safe surgery and durable results. We don't treat the injections as a separate program from surgical planning. When a patient comes in for body contouring and they're 30+ pounds above their stable weight, we have an honest conversation about whether medical weight loss should come first. The patients who do it this way get better surgical outcomes and recover faster, because their tissues have already adapted to the lower weight before we operate.

Weight Loss Injections

Weight Loss Injections Recovery & Results Timeline

Please remember this is just a guide for Weight Loss Injections recovery. Every individual and recovery is unique. Your surgeon will provide you with personalized instructions and recovery times after your procedure.

1

Days 1 – 3 (after initial injection)

You may feel some initial gastrointestinal side effects — mild nausea or stomach discomfort. These are generally temporary and tend to improve with each subsequent dose.

2

Weeks 1 – 4

As your body adjusts to the medication, initial side effects should lessen. You will begin to notice a significant reduction in appetite and food cravings.

3

3 Months

At this point, you will likely be on a higher, more stable dose. Expect noticeable and consistent weight loss, with improved energy levels and overall health markers.

4

6 – 12 Months

Most patients have achieved a significant portion of their weight loss goals and are working with their doctor to maintain their new healthy weight and lifestyle.

Weight Loss Injections Pricing Estimates

$450 – $500 per month

There are many factors that can affect pricing of procedures. After your initial consultation you will receive a complete quote.

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Pricing

How much does a Weight Loss Injections cost?

The cost of Weight Loss Injections varies based on the complexity of the procedure, the technique used, and your individual goals. During your consultation, your surgeon will create a personalized treatment plan and provide a detailed quote.

Your Surgeons

Jane Namkung, MD

Jane Namkung

MD
Richard K Green, MD, FACS

Richard K. Green

MD, FACS

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