WEIGHT LOSS
IN DELAND, FL
Weight Loss Services
A Younger You Med Spa also offers weight loss support with a thorough personal assessment and customized treatment. Our weight loss services include:
EKG and Lab Work
An electrocardiogram (EKG) and a blood sample will be taken in order to confirm that overall health is sufficient for exercise.
MIC and Vitamin B12 Injections
MIC injections supply the body with nutrients that aid in weight loss and weekly treatments may contribute an additional 1 to 2 pounds lost per week when used as a supplemental measure to diet and exercise. MIC contains 3 nutrients: methionine, inositol, choline, B1, B2, and B3. These nutrients collectively aid in breaking down waste and detoxifying, converting fat to energy, and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.
Body Composition Analysis
Body composition refers to the proportion of body fat related to non-fat mass (including bones, organs, water within the body, muscle, etc.). Healthy body composition is 18-30% for women and 10-25% for men. Body composition influences joint health, sleep quality, blood pressure, energy, mood, respiratory function, and fertility.
Nutrition and Exercise Consultation
A nutrition and exercise specialist will examine the input and output of energy through the body in order to create (or maintain) a healthy ratio. While an excess in input will contribute to weight gain, an excess in output will result in a deficiency. It is important to maintain a healthy balance between these two factors to achieve a healthy weight and lifestyle.
Semaglutide Injections
What is Semaglutide?
Semaglutide is a prescription injectable medication that can help you lose weight and keep it off, when used with a reduced-calorie meal plan and increased physical activity.
How does it work?
Semaglutide mimics a hormone that targets areas of the brain which regulate appetite and food intake, helping you eat less and lose weight.
Who is a candidate?
Adults with obesity (BMI ≥30), or overweight (excess weight) (BMI ≥27) who also have weight-related medical problems. It is not known if Semaglutide is safe and effective for use in children under 18 years of age.
What are possible side effects?
The most common side effects may include: nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, stomach pain, headache, fatigue, upset stomach, dizziness, feeling bloated, belching, gas, stomach flu and heartburn.
Possible serious side effects may include: Thyroid tumors, thyroid cancer, pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, increased risk of hypoglycemia, kidney failure, change in vision, increased heart rate, depression or thoughts of suicide.
Tell your healthcare provider: All of the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements, if you have or have had problems with your pancreas or kidneys, if you have type 2 diabetes and a history of diabetic retinopathy, if you have or have had depression, suicidal thoughts, or mental health issues, if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Semaglutide may harm your unborn baby. You should stop using Semaglutide months before you plan to become pregnant, if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Semaglutide passes into your breast milk.
Weight Loss Program
Step 1: Lab Work and Consultation
Recent (3 months or less) lab work is required prior to weight loss consultation in order to qualify for and start the program. This includes a full panel with Lipid, Thyroid, A1C, and GFR. You must have a BMI of 27 or higher to qualify for the medication.
Patients can get full panel labs in office for $200. If you are bringing your own lab work we request that you bring a copy to your consultation appointment and the cost of the consultation is $100. Whether the lab work is acceptable or not will be at the discretion of the nurse practitioner.
During this appointment the nurse practitioner will discuss the types of weight loss medications available, the risks and benefits, and the pricing of the medication. Additionally, the NP will discuss with you your medical history and your goals to establish a treatment plan. Our medical staff will also place you on a body composition scale that will provide us with a print out of information containing your BMI, muscle mass, body fat percentage, weight, and more.
Step 2: Lab Review
Lab work is generally expected back in about 48-72 hours. Once the NP receives your lab results she will inform you of the results and discuss them via phone or in person when you come in to pick up your first round of medication.
Step 3: Weekly Injection and Monthly Follow-Up
You will receive a set of 4 injections to be injected by yourself at home one time weekly. The NP will discuss injection sites and how to administer the medication during your in office appointment.
You are required to maintain monthly follow-up appointments in office to monitor your progress and possible side effects. During each monthly appointment you will be given your next set of 4 shots for the month.
Patients who wish to stop the program should notify their Nurse Practitioner at monthly check-in for guidance and consultation of exit strategy. Any patient interested in later restarting the program may be required to re-determine eligibility by consultation and lab work.
All unused syringes should be stored in the refrigerator.
Semaglutide and Tirzepatide
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist. It is a peptide comprised of 31 amino acids. It attaches to the GLP-1 receptor in the body to illicit its effects. GLP-1 receptors when activated can initiate insulin secretion, cause delayed gastric emptying and reduced appetite.
Tirzepatide is a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist. It uses this action to enhance insulin secretion. This improved glycemic control can result in reduction of body weight by 20% or more.
Both are a peptide therapy weight loss drug administered by injection. The treatments are effective in helping patients who struggle to lose weight with diet and exercise alone achieve their desired results.
BEFORE USING THIS MEDICATION LET YOUR PROVIDER KNOW:
- if you have had any allergic reactions to injections in the past.
- if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
- of all supplements you are currently taking.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS: Semaglutide has been known to cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and/or redness at the injection site. Tirzepatide has shown to cause diarrhea, upset stomach, nausea, tiredness and the possibility of irritation, pain, or redness at the injection site.
Pricing
A Younger You provides a prescription of Semaglutide and Tirzepatide in office for the patient to administer weekly at home. Pricing varies by each individual’s needs and the type of medication being taken. This is discussed in detail at the time of consultation.
The initial consultation is $200 with lab work included or $100 if you have your own accepted lab work completed within the past 3 months.
Pricing for the semaglutide starts out at $120 for the first month and will increase based on the dosage being provided. Please call the office for additional information regarding pricing for the semaglutide and the tirzepatide.
Labs are due annually and the cost $100 for the full panel.
Semaglutide Dosing
Month 1: 10 units (.25 mg) to be taken once weekly for 4 weeks
Month 2: 20 units (.5 mg) to be taken once weekly for 4 weeks
Month 3: 40 units (1 mg) to be taken once weekly for 4 weeks
Month 4: 70 units (1.75 mg) to be taken once weekly for 4 weeks
Month 5 and beyond: 100 units (2.5 mg) to be taken once weekly for 4 weeks at a time
GIVING A SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION
PREPARING TO GIVE MEDICATION BY SYRINGE
- Wash your hands and surfaces thoroughly.
- Assemble your supplies:
- Syringe pre-filled with medication
- Container for syringe and needle disposal
- Alcohol pads
LOCATING INJECTION SITES
Subcutaneous injections can be given in the arms, legs, or abdomen. Your providers will help you select the best sites to administer your medication at your consultations and check-ins.
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- Injection sites on the arms are just below the shoulder and just above the elbow.
- Injection sites on the thighs are on the outer areas, below the groin and above the knee.
- Injection sites on the abdomen are below ribs and above hip bones, avoiding the belly button.
Avoid areas where skin is burned, scarred, hardened, inflamed, swollen, or damaged by a previous injection. Also avoid scars and moles when injecting.
It is extremely important to rotate injection sites to keep skin healthy. Repeated injections in the same spot can cause scarring and hardening of fatty tissue that will interfere with uptake of medication. Each injection should be about 1 inch apart.
SAFE NEEDLE DISPOSAL
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- Place syringe in a hard plastic sharps container with a tightly secured lid.
- Keep the container out of the reach of children or pets.
- Bring the used syringes to the office during monthly follow-ups for safe disposal in our sharps container.
INJECTING MEDICATION
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- Cleanse predetermined injection site with a back and forth motion using an alcohol pad.
- Quickly insert the needle all the way into skin at a 90 degree angle. Do not press down on the top of the plunger while piercing the skin.
- After needle is completely inserted into the skin, press down on the plunger to release medication into the subcutaneous layer at a slow, steady pace.
- Pull needle out of skin, and gently press a 2×2-inch gauze onto the insertion site. Apply band-aid if desired.
- Discard needle in safe container.
- Keep unused medication in the refrigerator.