Island Aesthetics and Wellness (2024)

At Island Aesthetics and Wellness, our skilled professionals work with you to ensure that you achieve your desired weight goals. We understand that weight management is a unique journey that requires specialized attention. That is why we monitor your progress and work with you to ensure we develop a program that works for you and your body. With our injections, lifestyle recommendations, and guidance, you are sure to feel confident and healthy.

If you’re looking for a weight management program that is backed by science and offers customized plans, look no further than Island Aesthetics and Wellness. Schedule a consultation with us today and start your journey in St. James, NC.

Semaglutide injection is a medication used for weight loss, to treat type 2 diabetes and to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events. Semaglutide works by mimicking the action of GLP-1, a hormone that is naturally produced in the body and helps to regulate blood sugar levels, reduce hunger and cravings, and increase energy expenditure. Your weight loss journey is always monitored by a certified Physician Assistant with 10+ years of experience.

Administered as a once-weekly injection, semaglutide is recommended to be used in conjunction with a balanced diet and exercise. Semaglutide can result in considerable weight reduction, with individuals experiencing an average loss of 10-20% of their total body weight

1. By regulating the absorption of sugar in the intestine, Semaglutide slows the pace at which food travels from the stomach to the intestines, which promotes the feeling of fullness. Food is broken down more completely and your body absorbs fewer calories.

2. Semaglutide maintains optimal blood sugar levels by boosting insulin and minimizing glucagon whenever glucose levels rise. Semaglutide also enhances overall metabolic rate by enhancing the muscle cells’ sensitivity to insulin, increasing energy expenditure and burning more calories even when you’re at rest.

3. Semaglutide helps to modify your body’s set point (the weight your body is accustomed to maintain) by affecting certain regions of the brain. It effectively suppresses cravings, induces a faster feeling of fullness, and enhances energy expenditure.

Research continues to show the effectiveness of semaglutide injections for weight loss. It also highlights the value of treating obesity as a chronic metabolic disease instead of expecting people to rely solely on willpower and lifestyle changes to manage their condition. But semaglutide is not a miracle drug. And it’s not for everyone.

Semaglutide is recommended for weight loss if you meet one of the following criteria:

• Have a body mass index (BMI) of 27kg/m2 or greater and at least one weight-related condition, such as high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes or high cholesterol
• Have a BMI of 30kg/m2 or greater

Avoid semaglutide if you have:

• History of medullary thyroid cancer
• History of gallbladder disease
• History of pancreatitis
• Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2)

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The side effects of semaglutide are typically mild — especially when compared to the complications associated with overweight and obesity.

People taking semaglutide for weight loss may experience:

• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Gastrointestinal issues, such as diarrhea, constipation and gassiness
• Headache
• Stomach issues, including nausea, vomiting, pain or distension (bloat)

Gastrointestinal issues are the most common complaint among people just starting semaglutide. But you may be able to reduce the side effects by beginning on a lower dose and then slowly increasing the amount you take

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