Medical Weight Loss

WHAT IT IS

Medical weight loss at Avante Aesthetics is a physician-supervised program that uses FDA-approved GLP-1 receptor agonist medications — including semaglutide and tirzepatide — to support significant, sustained weight loss in adults with obesity or weight-related health concerns. GLP-1 medications work by mimicking a naturally occurring hormone in the body that regulates appetite and blood sugar, helping you feel full sooner, reduce cravings, and consume fewer calories without the willpower struggle. Combined with lifestyle guidance and ongoing provider oversight, medical weight loss produces results that diet and exercise alone often cannot.

HOW IT WORKS

GLP-1 medications are administered as a simple once-weekly self-injection under the skin, typically in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Your program begins with a comprehensive consultation and health assessment to ensure the medication is appropriate and safe for you. Dosing starts low and is gradually increased over several weeks to minimize side effects and allow your body to adjust. Your Avante provider will monitor your progress, adjust your dose as needed, and provide ongoing support throughout your program. The medication works by activating GLP-1 receptors in the brain to reduce appetite and slow gastric emptying, keeping you feeling satisfied longer and making it easier to maintain a caloric deficit. Clinical trials have shown that patients on high-dose semaglutide lost an average of 15% or more of their body weight over the course of treatment.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Most clients begin to notice reduced appetite and fewer cravings within the first one to two weeks of starting their medication. Weight loss typically begins gradually, with results building over the following weeks and months as the dose increases. Your provider will check in with you regularly to assess your progress and make any necessary adjustments to your plan. Side effects are most common in the early weeks of treatment and may include mild nausea, fatigue, or changes in digestion as your body adjusts — these typically subside as you continue the program. For best results, the medication is most effective when combined with a balanced diet and regular physical activity, both of which your provider will support you with throughout your journey.

LONG-LASTING RESULTS

Results develop progressively over the course of your program. Most clients see meaningful weight loss within the first few months, with significant results continuing to build over 6 to 12 months or more. Research shows that GLP-1 medications work best the longer they are taken consistently. Maintaining results after stopping medication requires ongoing lifestyle management, which your provider will help you plan for. Many clients choose to pair medical weight loss with body contouring treatments like CoolSculpting or muscle toning at Avante Aesthetics to further enhance their results once they have reached their goal weight.