During your initial consultation, your medical expert at Eluma Laser and Aesthetics will conduct a thorough health history, determine if you are a candidate for Semaglutide treatment, and answer any questions you might have about the treatment. If found to be eligible, you will have the option of receiving in-office injections or taking vials of the medicine home with you.

Semaglutide typically takes between “2 to 4 weeks” until clients begin to notice a reduction in weight. The amount of Semaglutide administered will gradually increase as the weeks progress.

Your medical expert at Eluma Laser and Aesthetics will most likely recommend you combine treatments with consistent exercise and a healthy diet. Studies show that Semaglutide is most effective when paired with these lifestyle changes.

Most Semaglutide treatments will take place consistently for up to 16 weeks. After this period of time, clients can receive periodic treatment as needed. However, the exact amount of time this medication is administered will depend on your goals and health. Many clients can expect to lose up to 15% of their initial weight within one year.

WHAT IS TIRZEPATIDE?

Tirzepatide (otherwise known by the brand name Mounjaro) is a weight loss and type 2 diabetes medication that has recently gained attention. That’s because it’s both a glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist medication — the first of its kind.

Tirzepatide is a medication used to help patients with type 2 diabetes navigate glycemic control (lower blood sugar) and lose weight. Type 2 diabetes is a long-term health condition where blood sugar levels are too high due to the body not producing enough insulin or not producing insulin properly.

This can lead to other serious health problems like increased cardiovascular risk, kidney disease, and obesity. Tirzepatide works to lower blood sugar levels by increasing the production of insulin and decreasing the amount of sugar produced by the liver [1].

Like other weight loss drugs, Tirzepatide also slows down how food is metabolised by the body, which in turn makes people feel fuller for longer and aids in weight loss and body weight reduction.

HOW DOES TIRZEPATIDE WORK FOR WEIGHT LOSS?

Tirzepatide works by mimicking both of these receptor agonists, which includes processes like alerting the pancreas to stop releasing insulin after eating and sending signals to the liver to decrease glucose levels. In turn, this not only helps you feel fuller for longer but it slows down digestion, and aids in glycemic control, which all lead to weight loss and weight management.

WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF TIRZEPATIDE? 

While most side effects tend only to occur when first starting the treatment or increasing the dose, they’re still important to keep in mind when deciding to take Tirzepatide.

The most common side effects include:

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Loss or decreased appetite
• Abdominal pain
• Constipation

Aside from these common side effects, Tirzepatide can also cause low blood sugar and its advised to seek medical attention if you experience any of these adverse effects:

• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Anxiety, mood changes or irritability
• Sweating
• Slurred speech
• Headaches
• Fast heart rate

It’s also important to note that Tirzepatide does have some other potentially serious side effects and adverse events including:

• Serious allergic reaction: Allergic reactions can cause breathing difficulties and rashes, so it’s important to seek urgent medical care if you experience a severe allergic reaction.
• Thyroid cancer: In animal clinical trials and studies, Tirzepatide has caused thyroid cancer and thyroid tumors, including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC). While the relevance in humans is low, this can’t be completely ruled out. If you have a personal or family history of thyroid cancer, it’s advised not to take this diabetes and obesity medicine.
• Pancreatitis: Tirzepatide can cause severe abdominal pain or back pain, fevers and vomiting which requires treatment discontinuation and immediate medical attention