Medical Weight Loss
Quick results can be tempting, but the key to lasting weight loss is a steady and sustainable approach. The real goal is to reach and maintain a healthy weight that not only enhances your overall well-being but also lowers the risk of health issues related to excess weight.
At Better You Weight Loss & Wellness Center, we steer clear of gimmicks, quick fixes, and fad diets. Instead, we focus on evidence-based methods and proven strategies that ensure your safety and long-term success. By combining our expert care with regular exercise and healthy lifestyle changes, we’re here to support you every step of the way on your journey to lasting weight loss.
Semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic)
Semaglutide, marketed as Wegovy for obesity and Ozempic for type 2 diabetes, is an injectable GLP-1 receptor agonist approved in 2021. Wegovy is for adults and children aged 12 and older with obesity or overweight issues, requiring a gradual dose to minimize side effects like gastrointestinal symptoms and fatigue.
Qsymia
This oral capsule also contains two active ingredients.
Phentermine is a stimulant and topiramate ER is an anti-seizure
medication. Together, they can lessen cravings and hunger.
Tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro)
Tirzepatide, approved as Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes, is now available as Zepbound for treating obesity and weight loss in adults with a BMI of 30 or greater. Tirzepatide shows additional 21.1% weight loss after 12 weeks of intensive lifestyle intervention, for a total mean weight loss of 26.6% from study entry over 84 weeks.
Phentermine
A short-term weight loss treatment, this oral tablet is a
stimulant that reduces appetite. Benzphetamine, diethylpropion, and
phendimetrazine are alternative options that work in a similar way.
Imcivree
under the skin injection that promotes weight loss for those with
certain genetic conditions. Its active ingredient is setmelanotide.
Contrave
and bupropion, an antidepressant. It reduces cravings and hunger.
Liraglutide (Saxenda)
Liraglutide is a daily injectable medication that helps patients feel full faster and reduces hunger signals, with doses, leading to potential weight loss of 5–10% at higher doses.
Orlistat
It’s available with a prescription as name-brand Xenical and over the
counter as name-brand Alli.
Supplemental Treatments
Lipo-Mino Mix
Features a unique blend of these lipotropic fat-burning agents, along with carnitine and vitamins B1, B2, B6, and B12. Each ingredient plays a role in helping the body convert fat into energy.
MICC
Stands for L-Methionine, Inositol, Choline, and Cyanocobalamin. These compounds are known as lipotropic agents, which assist in fat breakdown during metabolism. Commonly called "fat-burning" injections, they can also enhance mental function and reduce feelings of depression, particularly due to the effects of inositol and choline.
***None of these treatments can take the place of a healthy diet and regular exercise***
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