Botox Oahu
M Kathryn Schaefer MD
Pagbaba ng timbang
Tirzepatide $125/week
Tirzepatide is a once-a-week subcutaneous injected medication that suppresses appetite. Like Semaglutide, Tirzepatide works by making the brain feel less hungry. Tirzepatide is more effective at promoting weight loss compared to Semaglutide. The median amount of weight loss for patients taking Tirzepatide is 26% of their body weight, compared to 15% for those taking Semaglutide. Tirzepatide is not covered by insurance for weight loss, and getting your prescription filled at the pharmacy will cost about $1100 for a 4-week supply.
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We have made special arrangements with a Hawaii state-licensed, DEA-approved compounding pharmacy and while supplies last we can offer Tirzepatide shots in the office once a week starting at $125/shot. Compared to the cost at a pharmacy this saves you $600 a month. Check the retail price here.
Kahit na ang katamtaman na pagbawas ng timbang ay maaaring mangahulugan ng malaking pakinabang
Kahit na isang katamtaman na pagbawas ng timbang na 5 hanggang 10 porsyento ng iyong kabuuang timbang sa katawan ay malamang na makagawa ng mga benepisyo sa kalusugan, tulad ng pagpapabuti sa presyon ng dugo, kolesterol sa dugo, at mga asukal sa dugo.
Nyawang
Halimbawa, kung timbangin mo ang 200 pounds, isang 5 porsyento na pagbaba ng timbang ay katumbas ng 10 pounds, na ibinababa ang iyong timbang sa 190 pounds. Habang ang timbang na ito ay maaari pa ring nasa "sobra sa timbang" o "napakataba" na saklaw, ang katamtamang pagbawas ng timbang na ito ay maaaring bawasan ang iyong mga kadahilanan sa peligro para sa mga malalang sakit na nauugnay sa labis na timbang.
Nyawang
Kaya't kahit na ang pangkalahatang layunin ay tila malaki, tingnan ito bilang isang paglalakbay sa halip na isang pangwakas na patutunguhan lamang. Malalaman mo ang mga bagong gawi sa pagkain at pisikal na aktibidad na makakatulong sa iyong mabuhay ng isang malusog na pamumuhay. Ang mga ugali na ito ay maaaring makatulong sa iyo na mapanatili ang iyong pagbaba ng timbang sa paglipas ng panahon.
Nyawang
Halimbawa, nabanggit ng National Weight Control na ang mga kalahok sa pag-aaral na nagpapanatili ng isang makabuluhang pagbaba ng timbang ay nag-ulat ng mga pagpapabuti sa pisikal na kalusugan pati na rin ang antas ng enerhiya, pisikal na kadaliang kumilos, pangkalahatang kalagayan, at kumpiyansa sa sarili.
Nyawang
Our beautiful patient gave consent to share her amazing weight loss transformation! We are so proud of her hard work! At Botox Oahu our goal is to help patients feel and look as good as possible.✨
We offer weight loss counseling and prescribe medication that helps suppress your appetite to make your goals more achievable.
How Quickly Do Weight Loss Medications Work?
Most people taking weight loss medications lose an average of one
to two pounds per week. Of course, weight loss medications work best
when you combine them with other healthy lifestyle changes like eating
healthy foods and getting regular exercise.
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We have had tremendous results with these medications with every
single patient being able to lose weight. We have now had several
patients lose 100 lbs.
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How Long Will I Need to Take Medication?
You would stay on the injections until you have reached your desired goal weight. Our patients have an average weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds a week. So if you need to lose 50 pounds, you would need to be on the shots anywhere from 25 - 50 weeks. At that point, you can either taper down on the dose or use it intermittently if your weight starts to creep back up. Because obesity is a chronic disease, the FDA has approved these drugs for long-term use.
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Side Effects
Nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain are all typical side effects. Burping, heartburn, and flatulence (gas) are also possible. They’re more common when first starting the medication and usually get better as your body adjusts to it. The vast majority of patients have been able to tolerate this medication.
You can learn more about the side effects and what you can do to mitigate them here.