Weight management often works best with a whole-body (holistic) approach, and semaglutide is a natural fit. At Beauty by Brueck, our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Robert J. Brueck, harnesses four decades of experience to create unique holistic wellness plans for each and every patient.
Addressing underlying issues contributing to your weight loss struggles can be very helpful in dropping extra weight, and that’s exactly what semaglutide can do. In this way, it can improve both weight and wellness.
What Is Semaglutide and How Does It Work?
Semaglutide is an FDA-approved medication that regulates appetite and blood sugar. It’s a modified version of a natural peptide (glucagon-like peptide-1 or GLP-1) found naturally in the body.
Semaglutide works much like GLP-1 does: It targets brain areas responsible for hunger and fullness, making it easier to control cravings and feel satisfied with smaller meals. It also slows down stomach emptying, keeping you feeling full longer.
Semaglutide was created as a treatment for Type 2 diabetes, but many patients who took it enjoyed significant weight loss. The FDA has now approved a semaglutide medication for weight loss.
Benefits of Semaglutide for Weight Loss and Wellness
Semaglutide offers some significant benefits that go beyond weight loss. It’s the same medication that Type 2 diabetics take to control their blood sugar, which means you get those same benefits. These include:
Significant Weight Loss
Clinical studies have shown that semaglutide can help patients lose substantial weight over time.Â
Improved Overall Health
Semaglutide can promote improved metabolic health, including lower blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure. These improvements can significantly enhance your bodywide health and reduce your risk of obesity complications like heart disease.
These weight loss and health benefits are already impressive, but semaglutide offers other advantages, too. It’s a simple treatment (once-weekly injections you administer yourself at home).
For many patients, semaglutide may offer a noninvasive alternative to drastic measures like bariatric surgery. Losing weight with semaglutide may be the first step before a body contouring procedure such as mommy makeover or tummy tuck.
Whether you’re struggling with weight loss or looking for a solution to complement your current efforts, semaglutide may be the key to achieving lasting results.Â
Is Semaglutide Right for You?
Semaglutide is an excellent option for those who want to lose weight without surgery. If you’ve been trying to shed pounds and need extra help to jumpstart your weight loss, semaglutide can make a big difference.
The medication is considered safe and effective for most adults with weight and metabolic health problems. It’s particularly helpful for people struggling with weight-related health issues, like high blood pressure or diabetes.
Semaglutide in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Punta Gorda, FL
Ready to explore how semaglutide can support your weight loss goals while enhancing your wellness? Call Beauty by Brueck at 239-939-5233 to book your consultation at our Fort Myers, Cape Coral, or Punta Gorda locations today!Â