Category
Weight Loss Management
Benefits of Weight Loss Managment
Personal education & empowerment
Weight reduction
Access to supporting treatments
A whole-person approach
Downtime
None
Treatments Needed
Varies, depending on your goals, your medical history, and your lifestyle.
Results of Weight Loss Management
Clinical studies and patient experiences show different rates of weight loss with our therapies, often depending on individual factors like baseline weight, diet, exercise, and adherence to the medication regimen. Continued success relies on lifestyle choices.
Effective, long-lasting weight loss looks beyond the numbers on the scale. It sees your body has a whole system operating via interdependent biological functions. Weight loss management in San Antonio must address what your whole body needs to lose the weight—and provide supportive regimens to maintain that weight loss.
From HRT to medical weight loss injections, muscle building therapies to fat cell reduction treatments, Marcos Medical can help you lose weight, stay strong, and feel more confident in your own skin!
If losing weight feels harder than it should, you are far from alone. More than two in five American adults are affected by obesity, and countless others struggle with stubborn pounds that will not budge, no matter how carefully they eat or how often they exercise. The reason for this is rarely a lack of discipline.
Body weight is governed by hormones, metabolism and genetics, and these factors are often working just as hard to keep the weight on as you are to take it off. A medically supervised approach can help you succeed where diet and exercise have stalled. We look at the biology behind your weight and build a plan around what your body needs.
Benefits of Weight Loss Management
Effective Weight Reduction
Appetite Suppression
Support After Reaching Goals
Long-Term Weight Loss
Start your journey with us by filling out the contact form below, or use our treatment finder to discover which option best fits your needs!
You can find plenty of programs with a generic meal plan and prescription that don’t consider your needs, but our approach is different. We start with solid data that helps us build customized treatment plans. Before recommending any particular approach, we run detailed labs to look closely at your metabolism, hormones and other factors that influence your weight. Once we have a baseline, we can shape our plan around you and catch factors like thyroid imbalances or insulin resistance.
From there, we use multiple strategies to help you lose weight. Medication may be one part of your plan, but it isn’t the full picture. We also layer in muscle-building strategies to preserve healthy body composition, fat reduction treatments when helpful and skin tightening for loose skin after weight loss. Hormone support and nutritional counseling are also a big part of what we do to help our patients have more comprehensive and longer-lasting results.
We also track your progress with our Styku 3D body scanner. It measures changes in your shape and composition so you can see even the smallest improvements to keep you motivated. All of our services are overseen by experienced clinicians. We will adjust your plan as your body responds and support you with professional guidance at every step.
Our commitment to advancement is what sets us apart. We continually upgrade to the latest in medical and aesthetic technology so that we consistently deliver the most effective treatments available.
Our true distinction lies in the devoted and highly skilled team at Marcos Medical. We take time to build genuine relationships and earn trust with our patients. Exceptional results can only be achieved through patient-focused care—emphasizing compassion, collaboration, and a truly personalized approach at every step.
Marcos Medical grew out of a San Antonio primary care practice with more than 20 years of history in the community. We are led by Dr. Yolanda Marcos, an internist who is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Our practice has been recognized with honors like the TMF Health Quality Institute award and a Blue Distinction Blue Ribbon award, and we are proud to have over 1,000 positive reviews from our patients.
Weight loss management is for adults who want lasting results and have found that effort by itself is not enough. If you have found yourself hitting a plateau, suspect metabolic or hormonal factors are working against you or keep having to watch your weight creep back up after countless past attempts, a medically guided program may be what you need.
The best candidates are those who are ready to pair professional support with healthy habits, since all of our treatments are meant to work alongside your body and will involve building a healthy lifestyle. You do not need to reach a certain weight before starting, and your plan will be built around your medical history and weight loss goals. We are looking for patients who are ready to make a change and willing to let a medical team guide the process.
Medical weight loss injections are not right for everyone. We prescribe GLP-1s only after a detailed evaluation, and there are situations where they may not be appropriate, including during pregnancy and breastfeeding, a history of certain cancers, gallbladder disease, daily alcohol use or a history of gastroparesis. Our consultation and lab work are done so we can catch these factors and understand your full health picture before giving you an honest assessment and helping you find the best path forward.
These injectables help patients achieve weight loss goals by:
GLP-1 medications mimic a hormone called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), which naturally helps control appetite and food intake. By acting like GLP-1, these medications help you to:
Some GLP-1 medications combine the effects of both GLP-1 (like semaglutide) and another hormone called GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide). GIP supports blood sugar management and energy balance, so with this dual action, it reduces appetite while controlling blood sugar and fat storage.
The medication we choose for you will depend on your health history and goals, along with how your body responds. We monitor your progress closely week by week and adjust dosage and medication as needed.
Reaching your goal weight is an amazing milestone, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your progress. From there, you will need to keep the weight off and learn how to feel good in your body. Sometimes this requires extra support. We offer several treatments that work alongside your weight loss plan.
The most important complementary strategies are building a healthy nutrition plan and getting the right amount of movement. We may also recommend adding treatments that address what weight loss cannot, including rebuilding muscle tone and firming skin that has lost its elasticity. These options may be added to your maintenance plan:
Your personalized treatment plan will help you understand what our treatments do, putting you in the driver’s seat of your journey to a leaner, healthier physique.
Marcos Medical Aesthetics & Wellness is proud to be on the cutting edge of weight loss technology with our Styku 3D body scanner. You’ll stand in place for 30 to 40 seconds as this noninvasive device performs a full rotation. With its advanced 3D mapping, Styku will comprehensively analyze your body’s shape and composition and turn that into a digital representation.
The data from this analysis allows us to track your body composition goals by calculating caloric expenditure and intake, giving you real-time progress reports as you continue your weight loss management in San Antonio.
Results vary by individual, but some may notice changes within a few weeks of treatment, though most begin to see results around week 12.
For significant weight loss, a few months might be needed. When combined with a healthy diet and exercise plan at home, weight loss management in San Antonio provides even better results.
It’s as simple as a phone call to Marcos Medical. We’re not here to judge; we’re here to help.
Weight loss can be hard, and that includes stopping old habits to which your body has become accustomed. You’ll be fighting both old instincts and old “addictions” to certain foods.
However, with help from Marcos Medical, even a “stumble” won’t hold you back. We’ll help you find the right tools to stay on your path to a healthier, more confident you.
Most side effects are digestive and tend to be mild, such as nausea or an upset stomach, and they often ease as your body adjusts to the medication. We start with a low dose to reduce these symptoms and then increase it gradually. We will stay in close communication with you so any symptoms that come up can be managed quickly.
Obesity is a chronic condition, so some patients do best with longer-term support, while others transition once they have reached and stabilized their goals. Your plan will be reviewed regularly and adjusted to fit where you are.
Some muscle loss can happen with any major weight loss, which is one reason we focus on factors beyond the scale. Treatments like Emsculpt Neo help you preserve and build lean muscle, as does getting enough protein throughout the process and focusing on resistance and strength training.
Our aesthetics and wellness services are offered on a non-insurance basis. During your consultation, we will walk you through the options and costs clearly so you can choose what fits your budget and your goals.
Marcos Medical Aesthetics & Wellness is proud to be on the cutting edge of weight loss technology with our Styku 3D body scanner. You’ll stand in place for 30 to 40 seconds as this noninvasive device performs a full rotation. With its advanced 3D mapping, Styku will comprehensively analyze your body’s shape and composition and turn that into a digital representation.
The data from this analysis allows us to track your body composition goals by calculating caloric expenditure and intake—giving you real-time progress reports as you continue your weight loss management in San Antonio.
