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Weight Loss


 

WEIGHT LOSS

Being overweight is unhealthy and puts extra stress on your body, but for some people, losing weight is a challenging endeavor. At Starkey Medical Esthetics, our team of specialists offer exceptional weight loss services that have been successful in helping clients lose weight. To learn more about how they can aid in your weight loss journey, schedule a visit today by calling the office at 540-389-0909.

 

Medication Assisted Weight Loss

Losing weight is one of the most difficult tasks, especially if you are not naturally inclined to fitness. There are so many factors that affect your weight loss journey. Genetics, environment, mental state, hormones, and metabolic processes influence your weight. While eating healthy and exercising regularly are the best ways to lose weight, they may not yield success for everyone. There is a way to increase your success with losing weight.

We offer several medical weight loss options.  Whether through GLP-1 RAs like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide injections or other appetite suppressants, such as Phentermine or Diethylpropion. You can count on us to guide you through your weight loss journey. 

 

What are GLP-1s?

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a natural hormone that plays a role in maintaining
normal blood glucose levels.

 

What are GLP-1 RAs and how do they work?

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) mimic the natural GLP-1 hormone response and boost signaling in multiple organs of the body.

GLP-1 RAs:

  • Reduce cravings, hunger, and the urge to eat
  • Target the liver to reduce glucose production
  • Make the pancreas increase insulin production
  • Slow the stomach emptying, promoting a full feeling

Semaglutide and Tirzepatide injections are FDA-approved for medical weight loss purposes. It can help you get rid of unwanted fat and keep it off for good. Semaglutide and Tirzepatide injections decrease your appetite and blood-sugar levels, as well as reduce your cholesterol levels. These injections should be taken weekly with a small needle.

GLP-1 RAs imitate a protein in your body that signals your brain to stop consuming food. Unlike the natural protein found in your body, GLP-1 RAs ensure that you stay satisfied for longer. They alter the way your body perceives and digests your food to make you feel full more quickly. This helps you decrease your daily calorie intake and lose weight.

 

 

We provide Semaglutide and Tirzepatide injections for assisted weight loss. These weight loss injections are accompanied by a diet and exercise routine for enhanced results. It is important to note that medical weight loss must be supervised by a qualified provider.

Using injectables or other weight loss medications incorrectly could affect your health. Follow our instructions for safe and effective weight management.

 

Long-Term Results

While any form of weight loss depends on your commitment, GLP-1 injections help you change your lifestyle. Many patients give up on their diets after a while. However, it is our goal to change your mindset toward weight loss. By the time you reach your goal weight, it will be easy to stick with the lifestyle that helped you get there. Weight loss is enjoyable when you are in control of what works for you. In addition, you will have our support to ensure that you maintain your weight loss results. 

 

Your weight loss appointment will also utilize the InBody 580 full body composition analyzer

The InBody 580 provides detailed insights into your body fat percentage, muscle mass, hydration levels, and more, giving you a comprehensive snapshot of your overall health.

 

 

What is body composition?

Body composition is a method of describing what the body is made of. Your body composition includes fat, protein, minerals, and body water. Body composition analysis can accurately show changes in fat mass, muscle mass, and body fat percentage.
 

How accurate is the InBody?

InBody provides clients with accurate and precise results that have been extensively validated to gold-standard methods. To date, InBody devices have been used in thousands of research studies.
 

How does the InBody work?

InBody devices use an advanced form of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) that combines direct segmental measurements with multiple frequencies to precisely measure body composition. Because of the advancements behind our four pillars of technology, InBody does not use empirical estimations based on age, gender, ethnicity, athleticism, or body shape in our measured values, which allows InBody to provide more accurate results.
 

 

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Starkey Medical Esthetics
218 W Main Street
Salem, VA 24153
Phone: 540-389-0909
Fax: (540) 389-0114

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