You may already be familiar with its brand names, Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Rybelsus. Semaglutide is an innovative medication originally developed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and is now often used as an anti-obesity medication for long-term weight management. After its release, diabetic patients taking Semaglutide noticed a positive side effect- weight loss. So the medication was later FDA-approved for weight loss. It is a prescription medication, so you will need our Nurse Practitioner to clear you for use, prescribe it for you, and monitor your use. 

Semaglutide works in the body in multiple ways. First, by helping increase insulin levels in the body, which decreases blood sugar levels, these medications help to control blood sugars. Next, Semaglutide affects the hormone GLP-1. This hormone controls how the food in your stomach is emptied, slowing the process and keeping you feeling full longer. It also acts on the pancreas and its ability to release insulin. In addition, it also reduces the ability of the liver to release sugar into the bloodstream and slows down digestion and how fast your stomach empties. All of these combine to suppress appetite and how your body processes food, resulting in weight loss. 

When starting skinny shots, you start on a small dose and gradually increase to the target dosage. The levels will be increased about every 4 weeks until the maximum dose is reached, often around the 20-week point. People lost weight during the initial phase and continued to lose weight after they were on the target dosage of Semaglutide. Most patients continued to lose weight during their time on the full dosage as well.

Semaglutide helps reduce blood sugar levels in the body, and aids other body functions that combine to result in weight loss, In a recent trial of more than 1900 people who had a BMI that was greater than 30, the average weight loss was 14.9% of their weight in a 68-week trial period. The comparison group taking a placebo lost only 2.9% of their weight, on average. 86% of the people taking skinny shots lost at least 5% of their weight, roughly 70% lost 10% or more, and 50% of the group lost at least 15%. Additional benefits of weight loss included reductions in blood pressure and waist circumference, these positive changes also reduced the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Semaglutide also reduced fasting cholesterol levels and blood sugar levels.

Semaglutidde injections are FDA-approved and considered to be safe and effective for patients cleared for its use by a medical provider. At Flawless Medspa, a Nurse Practioner will meet with you to go over your personal and family medical history. If you have a family history of certain types of thyroid cancer, you will not be a candidate for its use. During your appointment the Nurse Practitioner will review how the treatment works, risks and benefits and you will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. Safety is the top priority so we will need you to complete specific lab work to ensure you’re a good candidate. Once you’ve been medically cleared you may receive your first Semaglutide injection. 

The Celebrity Skinny Shot is available now at Flawless Medspa. Call us today to find out more about how the Celebrity Skinny Shot may help you and to schedule your Appointment. We serve patients from the Las Vegas area including Pinto Palomino NV, Sunrise Manor NV, Winchester NV, Paradise NV, and Spring Valley NV.