Semaglutide: Weight Loss Prescription Drug
- Offered at all Cheeky locations
- Lipo Mino is given complimentary with Semaglutide for $170/weekly – we do not accept insurance.
- Price does not change throughout the program
- Plan to be on this for 14+ weeks. No breaks
- It is given the same day/once weekly in the office by our medical professionals
Semaglutide offers adults experiencing obesity or overweight a beneficial FDA-approved treatment option for chronic weight management. This once-per-week injection is specifically designed for adults who experience weight-related conditions, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol. The injection often benefits patients who struggle to control their food intake. You can lose 0.5-2 pounds a week! (varies per individual) Studies showing up to 15-20% body weight reduction by week 68! We see an average of 2.5-3.5 pounds lost per week with our clientele.
Semaglutide is a long term weight management for adults with BMI greater than 30 or 27 with at least one comorbidity.
FAQ
Who would be a good candidate for Semaglutide?
- How does it work? Semaglutide imitates a human hormone produced naturally by the gut, pancreas, and nervous system. The hormone targets areas of the brain that manages appetite, create a feeling of fullness, and enhance insulin production.
- It helps by: Slowing down stomach emptying so that after eating, you feel full longer, Suppresses appetite and food cravings (on average patients eat ~30% less) and, Lowers and stabilizes blood glucose levels (without making glucose levels too low like insulin)
Who cannot take Semaglutide?
You cannot take Semaglutide If you have any of the following conditions:
- personal or family history of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC)
- personal or family history of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, type 2 (MEN 2)
- prior allergic reaction to Semaglutide or to any of its ingredients* (serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis and angioedema, have been reported with Semaglutide)
- diabetic retinopathy (diabetic eye disease)
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant (the estimated background risk of major birth defects is ~3% and the estimated background risk of miscarriage is ~18% – these percentages are increased with the use of Semaglutide during pregnancy)
- breast-feeding (Semaglutide is present in breast milk)
- less than 18 years old
- depression with a history of suicidal thoughts
Semaglutide may cause side effects like:
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, heartburn, burping, fatigue
Most subside without intervention and dissipate with continued use.