Semaglutide in Denver, CO
About Semaglutide at Atagi Plastic Surgery and Skin Aesthetics
If you’ve found you can’t lose weight no matter what you eat or how often you exercise, you’re not alone — weight gain can take a toll on your body image and your confidence, which can be frustrating for anyone. There are a number of factors that can affect weight loss attempts, including genetics, age, diet, hormones, physical activity levels, medical conditions and cultural background. Here at Atagi Plastic Surgery and Skin Aesthetics, we can help you reach your health goals with our semaglutide weight loss program. You will have your first consultation at our partner practice, Besana Health and Wellness, and your follow-up appointments will rotate between Besana and Atagi Plastic Surgery and Skin Aesthetics.
Our semaglutide weight loss program can help you:
- Manage your weight sustainably
- Reduce food cravings
- Feel full longer
- Regulate blood sugar levels
FAQs: Semaglutide in Denver, CO
What is semaglutide?
Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, meaning that it mimics the GLP-1 hormone that’s naturally released in the gastrointestinal tract in response to food consumption. As a prescription medication for weight management, semaglutide can help curb caloric intake and increase feelings of fullness, facilitating weight loss. Our semaglutide injections include B6, which helps control appetite by stimulating the thyroid, which in turn balances hormones and water retention while improving potential side effects.
How does this medication work?
This once-weekly injection prompts the body to produce more insulin, which reduces blood sugar, while inhibiting the production of glucagon, which raises blood sugar. This, in turn, reduces your appetite and helps you feel fuller for longer periods of time, helping you control your caloric intake. By regulating blood sugar levels and insulin pathways, semaglutide lowers insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that hinder the weight loss of many adults. Keep in mind that everyone has their own unique weight management needs, and your individual results may vary. What makes our program so unique is that we provide only the needed dose of semaglutide so you experience minimal side effects and achieve weight loss that lasts, even when you stop taking semaglutide at the conclusion of our program.
What does the semaglutide weight loss program involve?
While it can be easy to focus on just one health indicator such as your body mass index (BMI), it’s important to assess your overall health. That’s why we go beyond external health indicators, performing comprehensive blood work over the course of our 12-week weight loss program to identify any roadblocks that might be compromising your weight loss efforts. During each visit, we will track your weight, fat mass, muscle mass, lean body mass, visceral fat and water weight so you can gain valuable insights into your progress.
Can anyone participate in this weight loss program?
No. Semaglutide injections are not recommended for those with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer, type 1 diabetes, multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2), pancreatitis or retinopathy. When you arrive for your initial consultation, we will determine if you’re a suitable candidate for our semaglutide weight loss program. If not, we can recommend other programs for which you would be well-suited.
How can I get started with semaglutide at Atagi Plastic Surgery and Skin Aesthetics?
Give us a call at 303.327.7300 or request a consultation online today to get started on your health goals.
