Weight Loss Shots in Plano

A suitable candidate for semaglutide and tirzepatide weight loss shots in Plano is anyone with a BMI (body mass index) of 30 or higher.

Before these were used for weight loss, these medications treated patients with type 2 diabetes because they stimulate insulin production and regulate blood sugar levels. With that in mind, if you have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, semaglutide and tirzepatide can provide additional health benefits.

We will review your medical history to determine if weight loss shots in Plano are right for you. If you have any of the following conditions, we advise you to avoid using semaglutide or tirzepatide:

• Family history of endocrine tumors
• Eye disease
• Gallbladder disease
• Depression
• Pancreatitis or a history of this condition
• Kidney disease
• Stomach problems
• Intestine problems
• Thyroid cancer or a family history of thyroid cancer

Furthermore, weight loss medication isn’t available to those who are pregnant or breast-feeding.

The duration of treatment for weight loss shots in Plano varies from patient to patient. During your consultation, we will give you an estimate based on your current weight and health status.

Because weight loss shots were originally only a diabetic medication, they were designed for lifelong use. For some patients, we can discuss this as a possibility, especially if you struggle with high blood sugar levels and are at risk of type 2 diabetes.

You will feel the results of weight loss shots before you see them. Once you start your medication, you’ll notice a reduced appetite and curbed appetite cravings. You can expect to lose 1 to 2 pounds a week with steady, ongoing results.

Within 6 to 8 weeks following your first injection of semaglutide or tirzepatide, you can expect to notice a slimmer physique. But please remember that everyone’s weight loss journey is different, so while we can give an estimate of when you’ll see results, it really all depends on how your body responds to the medications and your dedication to losing weight.

Semaglutide and tirzepatide reduce your appetite so you can maintain a calorie deficit, which makes what you eat very important. Our team will give you dietary guidance during your consultation for weight loss shots in Plano.

We really emphasize the value of replacing rather than restricting. While some food groups (like carbohydrates and fats) have been given a bad reputation, they are still important parts of your diet that you need daily. Let’s look further into how your body relies on different food groups.

• Proteins – Your body needs proteins to help build and repair muscles and bones. This food group also helps you feel full longer. For proteins, we recommend meat, fish, and eggs. However, if you’re vegan or vegetarian, you can find protein in legumes like kidney beans, chickpeas, and lentils.
• Fats – Unsaturated fats give your body energy and even help regulate your blood sugar and cholesterol. We recommend avocados, hazelnuts, peanuts, and salmon.
• Carbohydrates – This food group delivers vitamins, minerals, and fiber to your body, providing you with fuel and energy to support your body. Instead of choosing white bread and pasta, you can benefit from whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and beans.

Our team will give you more dietary guidance tailored to your lifestyle and preferences during your consultation.

Yes! Everyone can benefit from getting regular exercise and physical activity, regardless of whether they are on a weight loss journey or not.

Exercising can boost your metabolism, helping you burn more calories. But the benefits lie in more than just weight loss. When you move and work your body, you are also building muscle.

We recommend starting with light aerobic exercises like walking, swimming, biking, and jogging. Then, you can build intensity with swimming and biking and go for a run instead of jogging or walking. Eventually, you can incorporate strength training with barbell and dumbbell exercises, as well as resistance training into your workout routine to build muscle.

Remember that if you’re exercising more, you should focus on getting an adequate amount of protein in your diet to help build and repair your muscles.

Side effects from semaglutide or tirzepatide are usually mild and short-lived as your body adjusts to this medication. However, you may experience:

• Bloating
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Nausea

If these side effects cause you too much discomfort, reach out to our team. We can adjust your dosage if necessary.

Weight loss, whether from medication or not, can also cause muscle loss. That’s because your diet fuels both muscle and fat growth, so when your muscles aren’t getting their usual nutritional intake, they can shrink. That’s why it is important to eat a balanced, healthy diet and plenty of protein to build and repair your muscles. Exercising also helps your body build lean muscle to prevent the risk of muscle shrinkage.

Weight loss shots in Plano help you lose weight sustainably. Once you’ve reached a healthy weight, we can enhance your progress with nonsurgical body contouring treatments.

• Emsculpt NEO – Emsculpt NEO helps you burn fat and build muscle in target areas like your stomach, buttocks, thighs, arms, calves, and hips. Using a combination of radiofrequency (RF) energy and high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy, this device burns fat and tones muscle.
• CoolSculpting – To reduce fat in the jawline, arms, back, abdomen, and thighs, we recommend Coolsculpting. This treatment targets and freezes fat cells, permanently destroying them so you can maintain a slimmer physique.
• CoolTone – To build muscle in your abdomen, glutes, and thighs, CoolTone stimulates muscle fibers through magnetic pulses.

In some cases, weight loss does result in excess skin. This is because your skin and tissues expand to accommodate weight gain. The stretching causes a loss of elasticity, which prevents your skin from conforming back to its original shape.

We have a range of surgical and nonsurgical solutions for excess skin.

Surgical Solutions

• Abdominoplasty
• Excess skin removal 
• Thighplasty
• Brachioplasty

NonSurgical Solutions

• Microneedling
• Laser skin treatments