Lose Weight On Your Terms

Many who struggle with their weight sometimes begin to feel out of control, like they’ve tried everything. Finally, you can take control of your weight loss and see real results. With the revolutionary injectable medication, Semaglutide, you can shed pounds and gain back confidence with a simple weekly injection administered in office or delivered straight to your home for easy self-injection after initial office visit.

Medical Weight Loss with Semaglutide at the North Shore Center for Facial, Plastic, & Cosmetic Surgery

Our primary goals at North Shore Center are to ensure that patients receive quality care, experience professional treatment, and enjoy a warm, friendly environment. We are excited to offer our patients in North Shore Semaglutide as a non-surgical option for weight loss and aesthetic improvement. Our team of aesthetic medical providers can customize and tailor medical weight loss treatment to accomplish your specific goals and offer outstanding results.

What is Semaglutide?

Semaglutide offers an exciting solution to those battling with weight issues by enhancing natural physiological processes. Acting as a receptor for glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), Semaglutide plays a role in regulating glucose levels and curbing appetite. By activating GLP-1 enzymes, it stimulates insulin release from the pancreas following meals, which helps to reduce blood sugar levels. In addition, this treatment promotes a sense of fullness by elevating satiety hormones while simultaneously reducing the hunger-inducing hormone ghrelin. This comprehensive process enables Semaglutide to improve metabolic control and facilitate weight loss of up to 20 percent of total body weight.

What can Semaglutide do for me?

As a non-surgical weight loss method, Semaglutide offers several advantages over surgical procedures, including no downtime and no serious surgical or anesthesia-related risks. This medication is an excellent option for individuals seeking to lose weight, enhance their appearance, and improve their overall health. With Semaglutide North Shore patients see numerous benefits, including:

Lower body fat percentage
Decreased risk of obesity-related diseases
Alleviation of joint pain caused by excess weight
Enhanced body confidence and self-esteem

Am I a candidate for Semaglutide?

This treatment offers a non-surgical and minimally invasive medical weight loss solution that has been proven in clinical trials to be effective. North Shore Semaglutide injectables can address weight loss concerns for a wide variety of patients. However, it is important to note that this treatment may not be suitable for everyone. Those with liver or kidney disease, a history of pancreatitis, certain gastrointestinal disorders, and other medical conditions may not be suitable candidates for this treatment.

Your Medical Weight Loss Journey

When using Semaglutide North Shore patients must strictly adhere to the prescribed dosage schedule and instructions since this medication is very potent. Your provider will closely monitor your body’s response and gradually adjust the dosage based on your individual needs. After weekly injections and monitoring as directed by your practitioner, you can resume your regular routine without any required downtime. While there may be potential side effects such as nausea or constipation, most patients don’t experience significant disruptions to daily activities. Once you have completed the full treatment plan, it is important to maintain healthy eating habits and engage in regular exercise to sustain results.

Why choose North Shore?

Led by North Shore plastic surgeon, Dr. Anthony Geroulis, and his qualified team of medical specialists , the aesthetic medical experts at North Shore Center are committed to customized treatments, science-backed solutions, and stunning aesthetic results. A board-certified plastic surgery specialist with over 30 years of experience, Dr. Geroulis, and his qualified team of medical specialists understand that an improved appearance can bring confidence and an overall better quality of life, and they are passionate about helping their patients achieve this, whether through surgery or medical weight loss strategies.

Schedule Your North Shore Semaglutide Consultation at the North Shore Center for Facial, Plastic, & Cosmetic Surgery Today

You are invited to schedule an appointment at the North Shore Center for Facial, Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery where we offer a full range of surgical and med spa services to take years off of your appearance. We are known for our results and care for our patients. Call or message us today and begin your journey to transform your look.

Semaglutide FAQs

Does Semaglutide really work?

Yes, Semaglutide is proven effective, and in clinical trials, patients lost up to 15 to 20 percent of their body weight after a year of treatment.

Is Semaglutide safe?

Semaglutide is a safe, low-risk treatment with minimal side effects.

Is Semaglutide a long-term solution for weight loss?

While Semaglutide is safe for long-term use, once patients have reached their weight loss goals, it is best to stop using the drug and maintain weight loss with healthy eating and exercise.

Are there any effective over-the-counter alternatives to Semaglutide out there?

There have been many supplements available over the years that claim to promote weight loss, and some of them are effective in certain cases. However, many of these supplements are unregulated and, with or without a doctor’s supervision, can be very dangerous.

How much does Semaglutide cost?

The cost of Semaglutide depends on the dose needed to stimulate weight loss and will vary depending on the patient’s need. The cost of this medication is not typically covered by insurance when it is exclusively used for weight loss.

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