Maine's Premier Medical Aesthetics Center
Visit our office each week to receive your injection, or have your medication shipped directly to you for convenience.
WEIGHT LOSS
injections
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Are you wondering how weight loss shots work? Watch this video of our medical presentation, explaining step by step how weight loss shots work and the effects they have on your body.
Why Choose Us
It’s important to find a provider who specializes in weight loss injections. Our provider has over 15+ years experience focusing completely on weight loss injections for type II diabetics. On June 4th, 2021 the F.D.A. approved weight loss injections for patients struggling with obesity and being overweight in general (27-30bmi and higher). Since, there are many providers to shop from. Be sure to choose the experts proven by experience.
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Maine's Premier Medical Aesthetics Center
Visit our office each week to receive your injection, or have your medication shipped directly to you for convenience.
qualifications
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved weight loss injections for chronic weight management in adults with obesity (body mass index of 30 kilograms per square meter (kg/ m2) or greater) or overweight (body mass index of 27 kg/m2 or greater) with at least one weight-related condition (such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes or high cholesterol) for use, in addition to a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity.
contraindications
Semaglutide is contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of MTC or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: a certain eye problem (diabetic retinopathy), a disease of the pancreas (pancreatitis), gallbladder disease, kidney problems, stomach/intestinal disorders (such as gastroparesis, digestion problems).
possible
side effects
Swelling/redness/itching at the injection site, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation may occur. Nausea usually lessens as you continue to use semaglutide. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
frequently
asked questions
Semaglutide is the active ingredient found in the brand-name medications Wegovy® and Ozempic®. Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist prescribed as an adjunct to a healthy diet and exercise regimen for weight loss and management.
While every individual responds differently to medications, a medical study of 1961 participants demonstrated that in a 68-week period, participants lost an average body weight of ~15%. Furthermore, 1 out of 3 participants lost more than 20% of their baseline body weight.
Adults with a BMI of 30 or more (obesity category).
Adults with a BMI of 27-29 (overweight category), who also have at least one weight-related comorbid condition such as hypertension, diabetes type 2, or hyperlipidedemia.
Pediatrics, 12 years and older with a BMI in the 95th percentile or greater.
Semaglutide can be administered weekly, at any time of day but on the same day each week, with or without meals.
Semaglutide should be injected subcutaneously into upper arms, abdomen or thighs.
The maintenance dose of Semaglutide is 2.4 mg once weekly.
If there is a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MENS2) or in case of hypersensitivity to Semaglutide.
The most common side effects of Semaglutide include nausea, diarrhea/constipation, feeling bloated, heartburn, belching, dizziness, vomiting, and upset stomach.
Semaglutide is dispensed by our contracted pharmacy. Current delivery time is 5-7 business days approximately.
To schedule a Telehealth or in-office visit, you can click on the Book An Appointment button, or call us at (207) 751-6633.
Unfortunately, we are not accepting insurance for the weight loss program at this time. We do however accept HSA/FSA and offer an in house payment plan for as low as $140 per month.
We do not offer refunds for orders placed, goods received, and/or services rendered. Following FDA regulations, all prescription medications once dispensed by the pharmacy cannot be returned.
We are located at 127 Topsham Fair Mall Rd., Suite #3, Topsham, Maine, 04086. We prefer you come into the office, though we are pleased to offer you the ability to do your appointments via telehealth and have your shots shipped right to your door step for convenience.