Semaglutide in San Antonio

Most of our patients take a 3-month series of semaglutide injections. This allows time to adjust the dosage if needed and to gauge progress via our check-ins and Styku scans.

Once you’ve achieved your goals, you can stop whenever you wish. If your dosage of semaglutide in San Antonio is on the lower side, you can stop immediately. If you’ve been taking higher doses to achieve weight loss, you may need some time to gradually lower doses until you can stop.

For chronic weight issues, you may need to be on semaglutide for a longer duration.

Once your therapy ends, your lifestyle should still support a healthy diet and exercise regimen. This will help you to keep the weight off, especially if the gain was caused by a lack of proper nutrition and physical activity.

Semaglutide is a powerful tool in weight loss treatment, originally created as a GLP-1 receptor agonist to help manage type II diabetes. While helping diabetic patients control their blood sugar levels, doctors noticed that, over time, semaglutide therapy provided a significant side effect—effective weight loss.

Recognizing this potential in the fight against obesity, the FDA approved semaglutide for weight loss treatment in 2022.

Semaglutide supports weight loss by targeting GLP-1 receptors in the brain. GLP-1 hormones, naturally released by your body after eating, help to:

• Manage insulin levels
• Increase feelings of fullness
• Improve insulin sensitivity

By mimicking GLP-1 receptors, semaglutide works with your body’s own mechanisms to reduce cravings and hunger, helping you feel fuller for longer. This can make it easier to manage portions and reduce overeating, setting you up for greater success in reaching your weight goals.

Though each patient’s weight loss journey is unique, studies show a typical loss of around 5.9% of body weight within 3 months and about 10.9% within 6 months.

Once you’ve achieved your weight loss goals using semaglutide in San Antonio, we offer further treatments that not only support your weight loss, but enhance its aesthetic results.

These can include:

• Hormone Replacement Therapy: For those with imbalances affecting weight.
• Testosterone Therapy: Boosts energy and muscle building for men and some women.
• Exion RF: Tightens and firms loose skin post-weight loss.
• Emsculpt NEO: Builds muscle while reducing fat.
• Emtone: Targets cellulite for smoother skin.

Most people who are overweight or obese and having health issues due to the extra weight are good candidates. However, there are some contraindications, which can include:

• Individuals under 18 years old
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women
• Those with type I diabetes
• Individuals experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis
• Anyone with a hypersensitivity to semaglutide or its ingredients
• Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma
• History of multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome
• Previous pancreatitis incidents
• End-stage renal disease (currently on dialysis)
• Body mass index (BMI) under 25
• Patients with diabetic retinopathy

During your one-on-one personal consultation, your Marcos Medical provider will go over all these details. If you’re not a prime candidate for semaglutide therapy, we may be able to offer viable alternatives to help you lose the weight and regain your health and your confidence.

Common side effects of semaglutide in San Antonio may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Mild digestive discomfort

These usually lessen over time. Your Marcos Medical provider will discuss all potential side effects during your consultation, and they can help manage any symptoms should they arise to keep you comfortable.