Before & After Compounded Semaglutide With B12 Seattle
Consultation
Seattle Plastic Surgery offers in-person and virtual consultations for compounded semaglutide with weight loss. Firstly, your provider will want to get a good understanding of your medical history and current medications. They may also about your history with your weight and weight loss to better understand your specific needs.
Your provider will then discuss the medication, benefits, risks, and potential side effects. They will also describe the results you can expect and a rough timeline. If they believe you are a good candidate for semaglutide B12 weight loss Seattle, your provider will describe and demonstrate how to administer the medication. Patients who come in person can receive their first dose at the consultation appointment.
Injections
Semaglutide with B12 injections is generally injected into either the upper arm, thigh, or stomach. However, in specific circumstances, other areas such as the buttocks may suffice. Injected just beneath the skin, the injections usually cause little pain and are quick. The medication may come in either a pen which makes injections even easier or a traditional syringe. Regardless, your provider will show you how to do it. Also, Seattle Plastic Surgery has medical professionals on call 24/7 for issues. For patients who can make it into the office weekly, our providers are more than happy to administer the injections for them.
Diet & Exercise
Along with the weekly injections, Seattle Plastic Surgery recommended following a diet and exercise plan. Changes can be gradual and small at first. Patients who take time to develop better eating and exercise habits are more likely to see the best and most lasting results after stopping the medication.
Your provider will ask about your lifestyle and current habits. Using this information, they will help craft a few small changes that you can make. At each monthly check-in appointment, patients can review their diet and exercise plan with their provider.
Results
Studies have shown that patients tend to see significant weight loss when using semaglutide. Some patients lost up to 20% of their body weight in six months. However, everyone’s body will respond differently to semaglutide treatment. Patients can usually expect noticeable weight loss within six months, but generally should stay on the medication to reach and maintain their goals.
Patients may choose to discontinue use of semaglutide eventually. However, for weight loss, it is generally recommended that patients not experiencing major side effects, stay on the medication for at least six months to one year. However, patients can safely stay on semaglutide for many years, if they choose.