Semaglutide has become one of the most popular methods for losing weight, but understanding if it’s the right treatment for you is vital to accomplishing your weight loss goals.
At Medical Grade Aesthetics, we make sure to ask you plenty of questions to determine if you are an ideal candidate for weight loss injections in Freeport, but we are also here to answer the questions you have. To determine what’s right for you, we can help you get started by answering some of the most common questions we hear.
What kind of resources do you provide to help with my weight loss?
The goal of a good provider is to help you accomplish your weight loss goals and provide the support and resources you need to keep it off once you are finished with your injections. Some patients may need maintenance injections, but our weight loss program in Beloit provides 10 free sessions with a personal trainer to help prevent muscle wasting and establish healthy habits to maintain the results of your weight loss injections in Freeport. We are more than happy to refer you to our Beloit location to enjoy our partnership with Anytime Fitness to receive 10 free personal training sessions.
What makes your weight loss program unique?
This is an important question to ask, since it will help you determine how much emphasis your provider places on patient experience. At Medical Grade Aesthetics, we provide clinical results in a non-clinical space—providing you a more personalized and caring experience than some traditional doctors’ offices would. We also use your goals as the guide to our care, working toward results that boost your confidence while also offering support, education, and transparency every step of the way.
Do you offer payment plans for treatment?
Semaglutide can be expensive for some, and many med spas, including our practice, do not accept insurance. However, we offer payment plans through Cherry and CareCredit, which allow you to cover the cost of your care with manageable monthly payments.
How do you address loose skin post-weight loss?
After using weight loss injections in Freeport to lose a significant amount of weight, it’s possible to be left with loose, sagging skin. At Medical Grade Aesthetics, our team can customize your treatment plan with our skin tightening treatments to address-mild-to-moderate skin sagging.
What kind of side effects can I expect, and how do I combat them?
Every patient using semaglutide will experience different side effects, but the most common ones are:
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Gas
- Bloating
- Abdominal pain
Some ways to combat these symptoms are:
- Constipation: Drinking plenty of water and taking non-stimulant laxatives.
- Nausea: Some patients experience nausea after initially injecting the medication. We suggest taking the medication right before bed so you can sleep through the nausea.
- Fatigue: This can be either felt initially when you inject the medication, or can be felt consistently. If it’s only after the injection, then we’ll suggest injecting semaglutide right before bed. If it is a consistent side effect, then we may suggest taking vitamin supplements or receiving IV infusions, as a lack of the necessary vitamins may cause you to feel fatigued.
- Gas, bloating, and abdominal pain: These are issues that we can resolve with medication. Your provider can talk with you about your individual symptoms and find the right solution for your needs.
Do you use compounded semaglutide?
Sometime, when name-brand medication is in low supply, pharmacies will make compounded semaglutide with slight variations to the formula that make it more accessible for providers. However, some pharmacies may not be following federal regulations when creating the compounded drugs, which could put patients at risk.
At Medical Grade Aesthetics, our first priority is patient safety. We only use compounded formulations from the most reputable and regulated pharmacies.
Find Your Solution
It’s time to find your custom weight loss solution. Try our treatment planning tool or schedule an in-person consultation to see if you’re the ideal candidate for weight loss injections in Freeport.