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Weight Loss Injections

Weight loss injections offer an effective solution for individuals seeking to shed excess pounds who have struggled to do so with diet and exercise alone. These injections work by regulating appetite and slowing gastric emptying, leading to reduced calorie intake. At the Renaissance Center for Plastic Surgery & Wellness in Greensboro, Dr. Mary Ann Contogiannis tailors medical weight loss programs to meet each patient’s unique needs, ensuring safe and effective results. Contact us today to learn more about this medically-supervised approach to achieving your weight loss goals.

What Are Weight Loss Injections?

Weight management injections using FDA-approved semaglutide can help individuals achieve their weight loss goals by controlling appetite and slowing gastric emptying, leading to reduced calorie intake. These injectable weight loss medications are part of a medically-supervised weight loss program, ensuring optimal safety and effectiveness.

At our Greensboro practice, Dr. Contogiannis partners with an FDA pharmacy to create custom injectable weight loss medications that also include B vitamins, boosting cell metabolism and energy levels.

What Can FDA-Approved Weight Loss Injections Achieve?

When conducted under the support and supervision of a qualified doctor or board-certified plastic surgeon, FDA-approved weight loss injections can provide sustainable, long-term weight loss. In many cases, these treatments allow a patient to finally achieve the health goals they were unable to reach with dieting and exercise alone. By treating obesity and weight loss as a metabolic condition rather than a matter of willpower, FDA-regulated weight loss medications can: 

  • Reduce hunger and appetite
  • Increase satiety and allow patients to feel fuller faster than they normally would
  • Complement a healthy diet and exercise regimen for safe and effective weight loss
  • Slow digestion and improve metabolic function

Unlike weight loss programs undertaken at a patient’s own risk, Renaissance Center for Plastic Surgery and Wellness only provides Greensboro patients with physician-supervised weight loss tailored to each person’s needs, medical history, and individual concerns. We strive to provide patients with safe and effective ways to achieve their desired appearance and health goals. 

Who Is a Candidate for Weight Loss Injections?

Dr. Contogiannis is committed to patient safety and satisfaction, so she conducts a thorough assessment of each individual’s health history, current medications, and long-term weight loss goals prior to treatment. She will also discuss the potential risks and side effects with you so that you can make a confident and informed choice about your medical care. Each person is assessed individually, but those who would benefit from medical weight loss injections typically include: 

  • Patients who have trouble losing weight through willpower alone
  • Overweight or obese individuals who have a BMI greater than or equal to 27 and who deal with at least one weight-related medical condition (Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc.)
  • Men and women with a BMI greater than or equal to 30

In addition to physical preparedness, patients should also have realistic expectations about the outcome of the procedure. While weight loss injections can contribute significantly to helping patients attain their goals, adherence to a healthy diet and exercise routine should also be maintained.

What Can I Expect From Treatment with FDA-Approved Weight Loss Injections?

Once a patient is approved to begin treatments, they will be required to come into our clinic to receive their weight loss medication and be instructed in how to perform the injections properly. If patients do not feel comfortable performing their own injections, our office will be happy to perform the injections for them. We will also conduct monthly weighing and measurement sessions to track weight loss and continuously monitor patient health and safety.

Dr. Contogiannis can also provide guidance for patients regarding exercise routines and additional procedures that can help them tone and sculpt their newly slimmer figures—such as CoolSculpting, Morpheus8 microneedling, or EvolveX non-surgical body contouring.

What are the Potential Side Effects of Injectable Weight Loss Medications?

Enrolling in a doctor-supervised program using FDA-approved medications is the only way to minimize potential side effects from weight loss injections as much as possible. However, it’s still important to familiarize yourself with the possible complications related to weight loss injections so you have a stronger understanding of the treatment’s risks. Potential side effects include: 

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Constipation or diarrhea
  • Bloating or gassiness
  • Stomach pain or cramping

In many cases, any side effects are temporary; however, we encourage you to contact Dr. Contogiannis if you experience any discomfort or you have any other concerns. 

Interested in starting your medically supervised weight loss journey? Contact our Greensboro office today.