We do not take insurance since we prioritize giving our customers high-quality and timely care. Insurance usually does not cover for weight loss. We want to cut through the red tape of authorizations and restrictions. Therefore, our practice only accepts major credit cards and Health Spending Accounts (HSA)/Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) cards. However, you are free to use your insurance for lab work.

Weight loss injections are a synthetic version of the natural gut hormones we make in our body. They help the pancreas release insulin when blood sugar levels increase, which is needed for those with Type 2 Diabetes. However, the medication was also found to aid in weight loss by slowing digestion and making people feel full longer. It also helps curb food cravings, especially with snacking and night time cravings. Studies have shown a 10-15% weight loss from baseline body weight (an average of 33 lbs) over 68 weeks.

The weight loss injections are administered weekly into the subcutaneous (fatty) tissue, such as the upper arm, thigh, or stomach. We will review how to do this during your visit. If you are local, you can come to the office for injections.

The medication dose is increased every 4 weeks until you reach the maintenance dose by week 14. It takes 3 months to see results, so it’s recommended to be on the program for that amount of time to see any significant weight loss. Results may vary.

Yes, there are many options out there such as Phentermine, Bella (combination of Bupropion, Phentermine, Naltrexone, Topiramate), 7-DHEA, Oxytocin… the choice is yours!