Medical Weight Loss Clinic in Metairie, LA

Weight loss injections can be effective, especially when used as part of a comprehensive weight loss plan including diet and exercise. Some people may lose significant weight, while others might see more modest results. The effectiveness varies based on individual factors like adherence to the treatment plan and lifestyle changes. You have to be able to adhere to healthy habits in order to see the desired results you want.  

In clinical studies, the average weight loss was 12.5%, yet some of our patients have achieved even greater results. Weight loss varies between each individual as factors like body's response, eating habits, and lifestyle changes can play a part in your results.  

Your initial in-office consultation costs $99. Follow-up care is included with the compounded medication program; medication package prices vary by the prescribed treatment and quantity. For brand-name medication care, provider visits cost $99 per visit, and your pharmacy bills medication separately. There is no clinic membership fee.

Focus on smaller portions, plenty of fluids, and protein paired with higher fiber foods to every meal. Do not skip meals! Stay hydrated!  

To minimize discomfort, experts suggest minimizing intake of high-fat foods (like fried or greasy foods) and alcohol are the two most important groups to avoid. The bottom-line is to listen to your body and track its response to certain foods. Though every person is different, experts have noticed these trends in patient complaints.  

GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide mimic hormones your body naturally releases after eating. They act on appetite centers in the brain to increase fullness and reduce cravings, slow how quickly the stomach empties, and help regulate blood sugar. Tirzepatide also acts on a second hormone, GIP. Combined with nutrition and activity changes, these effects help patients eat less and lose weight safely under medical supervision.

The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue, & headaches.

Each person will experience varied side effects based on their body's individual reaction. Most patients report side effects are tolerable and the benefits outweigh the discomfort. Some patients experience NO side effects.  

Store medication in a refrigerator. Do NOT freeze or store medication near the refrigerator's cooling element.  

 Most patients will begin to see weight loss after their initial dose has increased one to two times, typically within the first eight weeks, but most begin to see results within 12 weeks.