Weight Loss Specialist in Miami

Medical weight loss usually involves receiving shots of semaglutide or tirzepatide to help reduce hunger cravings and to slow down how the body processes food. It mimics GLP-1 hormones that we already have in our bodies. A doctor or nurse usually monitors medical weight loss to measure body fat-to-muscle ratios each month you are on the program. We also will keep track of your A1-C, your cholesterol, and anything else that helps us determine that the weight loss is making improvements in your health.

Consuming a diet full of fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins is helpful to weight loss. Your weight loss specialist in Miami also recommends starting or continuing with your regular exercise while you are doing this program.

It may take around one month for you to see initial results from the medical weight loss sessions. After that, you can come in once a month for 6 months to monitor your fat-to-muscle ratios and adjust your program accordingly.

A Semaglutide shot belongs to a medication class known as glucagon-like-peptide-1. It mimics the release of GLP-1 hormone present in the gut after eating. The release of GLP-1 hormone makes you feel full and signals you to stop eating. Our medical weight loss team determines your starting dosage, which you administer once a week by injection. Each month, we check your progress. As you hit plateaus in weight loss, we can increase the dosage.

A Tirzepatide shot functions by imitating two natural hormones: GLP-1 (glucagon-like-peptide-1), which controls blood sugar, digestion speed, and appetite. And GIP (Glucose-Dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide) that boosts insulin secretion and aids fat breakdown.

Semaglutide and Tirzepatide can start helping you lose weight within the first month. Our medical weight loss specialist in Miami usually recommends staying on the program for at least 6 months for optimum medical weight loss results.

Semaglutide contains one hormone. Tirzepatide contains two hormones. Other than that, they are very similar, once-a-week injections with some minor side effects like nausea and GI discomfort.

Both medicines have been shown to help with medical weight loss. In some studies, Tirzepatide may lead to faster weight loss and patients on it may experience fewer side effects.