Semaglutide Weekly Injections
A medical consultation with our nurse practitioners is required to find out if you are a good candidate for one of these medications. Your first visit will be a screening by a nurse to see if you meet the criteria. We will draw an extensive lab panel to ensure that you will be safe to start on these medications. After a review of your labs and medical history, a nurse practice will decide what medication is best for you and have a face to face visit with you to determine the best medication. We will also do a review of your eating habits and develop a plan that will help you along your journey. We will calculate your basal metabolic rate, and determine your caloric needs, as well as give you simple exercises that fit into your lifestyle. It is important to note, we will closely monitor your side effects, if any, weight, and heart rate. We will not allow anyone to go lower than their normal BMI. We do require that you come into the clinic every month for a dose, weight and vitals check with a nurse. A nurse practitioner will evaluate the need for any changes. We are a medical clinic and are available for you 24/7 if you are suffering any side effects.
Semaglutide is a peptide that works by mimicking a hormone called glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), which targets an area of the brain that regulates appetite and food intake. By controlling blood sugar spikes and lowering blood sugar, as well as reducing appetite and cravings energy levels are more consistent.
For patients that are morbidly obese, or obese, you may need to stay on these medications for years. For those that need to lose smaller amounts of weight, it is still recommended to reduce your dosing and stay on a maintenance dose for several months, so that you don’t go back to old habits and gain your weight back.
At times, prescriptions may be appropriate, depending on your individual health. Some types of oral medications are metformin, contrave, naltrexone, topiramate, vyvanse and phentermine.
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Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa
1850 SW Plaza Shops Lane, Suite A
Ankeny, IA 50023
Phone: (888) 308-2485
Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Open every other Saturday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Revive Dermatology Clinic & Spa is a premier medical and cosmetic dermatology practice in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Stefanie Gatica, DNP and her team of experienced aesthetic specialists provide injectable services, such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and dermal fillers; laser treatments, including HALO™ laser skin resurfacing and BBL; skin treatments, such as HydraFacial® and RF microneedling; and body contouring services, such as CoolSculpting®. The med spa welcomes people from Des Moines, Ames, and other Iowa communities.
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