Enjoy safe and effective medical weight loss using weekly Weight Loss Injections to melt away those extra pounds.
Various factors impact metabolism, appetite, fat accumulation, muscle mass, and overall body weight, such as genetics, age, lifestyle, and hormone balance, to name a few. Excess body fat can affect our health and energy levels, making it even harder to lose weight. Weight Loss Injections in Nashville can help jumpstart your journey to a new you.
A powerful weight loss treatment, Weight Loss Injections, such as GLP-1 medications, function much like the GLP-1 hormones naturally occurring in your body to regulate digestion and appetite. The hormones in this class of drugs signal the brain to suppress your appetite, so you eat less and feel full longer.
You or your doctor can administer our weight loss injections via a pre-filled dosing pin or a syringe. Typical injections are made in the abdomen with tiny insulin-type needles. However, injection sites may also include the upper thigh or upper arm. Dr. Burgdorf will determine the correct dosage based on your body type and medical history.
Weight Loss Injections offer a safe weight loss method as long as it is supervised by a qualified professional. The most commonly reported adverse effects happen due to increased dosage intake, so it is recommended that the dosage be increased gradually. In the rare event that you should experience nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, let Dr. Burgdorf know right away.
Although anyone who has been diagnosed as obese can receive a typical Weight Loss Injections, regardless of age, ethnicity, or BMI, ideal candidates are overweight adults with a body mass index of 30 or higher or suffering from any of the following diseases:
Most patients can safely use Weight Loss Injections when monitored by a qualified physician. However, if you have been diagnosed with any of the following conditions, there may be an increased risk of complications, and Dr. Burgdorf may suggest a safer avenue for weight loss:
