Are we all obesity medicine doctors now?
Providers considering offering weight loss medications to their existing or new patients may be reluctant if they’re not obesity medicine specialists. However, those providers may be more comfortable moving in that direction if they heard a recent routable discussion on Medscape. In this webinar, an obesity medicine specialist, a family practitioner, an endocrinologist and one […]
Who Can Administer Semaglutide Treatments?
With semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) increasing in popularity when used for weight loss treatment, questions often arise concerning how to obtain semaglutide, and where patients can go to partake in the treatment. While some states have strict guidelines and even bans on semaglutide, most states follow typical procedures and regulations when it comes to this type […]
Is Semaglutide the Best Weight Loss Option on the Market?
According to the United Stated Food Research & Action Center, 39.6% of American adults are obese. Additionally, 31.6% of American adults are overweight, leading to a staggering 71% of Americans who essentially are above their ideal weight. Changes in diet and exercise are often needed for individuals that find themselves in the obese categor. But […]
$250,000 PER MONTH with a Provider to Consumer (PTC) model for weight management
We currently have a booming weight management program in our practice. Bringing in over $250,000 per month. But how did a plastic surgery practice specializing in body contouring procedures like tummy tucks and Mommy Makeovers find ourselves in the middle of the GLP1 tsunami? Background It all started two years ago. We were […]
Compounding Pharmacies and Semaglutide
With the rise of semaglutide, originally patented and packaged as Ozempic® for type 2 diabetes, a new wave of weight loss treatments has begun. Semaglutide helps to slow the emptying of the stomach, as well as suppress hunger, the combination of which allows the user to avoid overeating and therefore lose weight consistently. Practitioners implement […]
What is Semaglutide?
In the simplest of terms, semaglutide is a protein that essentially signals your brain that you are full, as well as reduces blood sugar levels through insulin secretion and slowing the process of gastric emptying. Semaglutide mimics hormones within your gastrointestinal tract that do the above process naturally. Semaglutide helps your body better control blood […]
Tirzepatide injection training [video]
Whether you’re just starting or taking the maximum dose or anything in between, this video will guide you through the proper way to inject semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy) on a weekly basis.
Setting Up a Weight Management Program for a Medical Spa Practice
Weight management programs are increasingly popular programs offered by medical spas that can help patients to achieve their health goals through a structured, medically backed solution. While these programs are obviously extremely beneficial for patients that partake in them, they also offer major benefits to the medical spas that bring them into their practices. According […]
5 Reasons Why Your Practice Needs a Weight Management Program
Weight management programs are popular solutions offered by medical professionals that can help patients achieve their weight loss goals and promote a healthy overall lifestyle. These programs are invaluable to the individuals that achieve long-lasting results they could not have otherwise achieved on their own. Programs help establish accountability, lend knowledge, and establish discipline to […]
Semaglutide injection training [video]
Whether you’re just starting or taking the maximum dose or anything in between, this video will guide you through the proper way to inject semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy) on a weekly basis.