Medical Weight Loss in Southlake & DFW Area

Lose Extra Inches and Gain a Healthy Lifestyle with Our Advanced Medical Weight Loss Treatments

Lose Extra Inches and Improve Your Quality of Life with Our Advanced Medical Weight Loss Treatments

Medical weight loss can be the best option for you if you have been struggling with weight issues or are looking for non-surgical and effective treatments that can help you to lose the extra inches. These comprehensive weight loss programs are supervised by a certified physician whose main focus is your overall physical wellness.

At Medrein Health & Aesthetics, we offer our clients in and around Southlake, TX, the most advanced medical weight loss treatments that are personally designed and supervised by Dr. Haritha Mikkilineni ( aka Dr. Mikki). She is a board-certified aesthetic physician with extensive experience. Our treatments are customized to each patient’s needs in order to give the most optimum results that will help you to achieve your aesthetic goals and expectations.

DIABETES MEDICATIONS & WEIGHT LOSS

Newer diabetes medications can help people to control their blood sugar levels and also aids in losing weight, with milder and fewer side effects. These medications work by controlling blood sugar (glucose) levels inside the body, which in turn helps people feel less hungry and more full.

Dosage used for weight loss management is a lot smaller compared to treating Diabetes.

These medications are called GLP1-agonists. They include:

  • liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda),
  • lixisenatide (Lyxumia),
  • albiglutide (Tanzeum),
  • dulaglutide (Trulicity),
  • semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy),
  • exenatide (Bydureon).

Another type of diabetes medication called SLT2-inhibitors help people lose weight. These include:

  • dapagliflozin (Farxiga),
  • empagliflozin (Jardiance), and
  • canagliflozin (Invokana).

Medical Weight Loss Offered at Medrein Health Using Semaglutide Injections

Medical Weight Loss Offered at Medrein Health Using Semaglutide Injections

At Medrein Health & Aesthetics, we offer semaglutide injections which are FDA-approved injectables for chronic weight management. Semaglutide treatment targets the specific area of the brain responsible for regulating hunger and food intake. The entire process helps reduce your food cravings and controls your blood sugar levels which helps you to lose weight.

They belong to a class of medication called glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) receptor agonists and are an effective weight loss tool for all ages as they:

  • suppress the appetite by boosting insulin production after you eat
  • Interferes with Gluconeogenesis thereby reducing both fasting as well as postprandial glucose
  • regulate the digestion process in the stomach by slowing down the movement of food
  • intimate the brain to tell your body that you are full
  • can help you shed up to two pounds per week when combined with physical activity and reduced caloric intake

Route and Frequency

Semaglutide shots are given subcutaneously. They are most effective when administered weekly for a period of 6-12 months.

5 Main Benefits of Semaglutide Injections for Weight Loss

Other Benefits

  • May improve Blood Pressure
  • May improve cholesterol
  • Improves Blood Sugar
  • Improves Bloating

Possible Side Effects

  • Nausea/ Vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea

Other drugs used for weight loss are

  • Naltrexone HCl and Bupropion (Contrave)

    Contrave (also called naltrexone HCL or bupropion HCL) is made up of two medications: naltrexone HCL and bupropion HCL. Naltrexone HCL is used to treat opiate addiction, and bupropion HCL is used to treat depression. Both of these medicines work together to lower your appetite and control some cravings.

  • Topiramate/Topamax
    Topiramate is a pill that helps manage binge eating and encourage weight loss. Topiramate is an anticonvulsant drug, which means it belongs to a class of drugs that help treat seizures. You should take a low dose of this medicine. Some people also use it to prevent migraines.
  • Phentermine (Adipex, Lomaira)
    Phentermine is a pill you take by mouth. It’s a stimulant that has similar effects to amphetamines. It’s an appetite suppressant and has been on the market since the 1970s. Has side effects such as chest pain, palpitations, numbness and tingling of hands.
  • Lorcaserin (Belviq)
    Lorcaserin (also called Belviq) is a weight loss pill that was approved by the FDA in 2012. It works by selectively targeting hunger receptors in your brain that researchers believe help you feel more full, and therefore help you eat less
  • Vitamin B + Lipotropic Shots
    B12 boosts your body’s metabolism rate while breaking down fat tissue and protein into energy. These injections contain concentrated doses of essential nutrients and aminos that work as fat-loss supplements, reducing appetite and increasing fat burning and your body’s metabolism rate.
Benefits of Medical Weight Loss Treatments

Benefits of Medical Weight Loss Treatments

  • Medically supervised and safe programs that include clinically proven and FDA-approved treatment procedures
  • Tailor-made based on your specific medical history, health condition, dietary habits, and lifestyle habits
  • Encourage you to adopt a healthier lifestyle that includes intake of proper nutrition and following an exercise regime suited to your needs
  • Control your chronic weight and lower the risks of potentially fatal conditions
  • Significantly improve the prevention of cardiovascular risks and chronic illnesses
  • Offer overall physical and mental wellness

Get Into Shape and Experience Mental and Physical Wellness at Medrein Health & Aesthetics

To ensure that you get the best results that are specific to your weight loss needs, we offer personalized non-surgical treatments that will help you manage your weight. Based on your unique metabolic profile, Dr. Mikki will design a program that focuses on medical solutions along with proper diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes.

We are equipped with the latest medical weight loss technology that allows us to offer you the most advanced treatment. Our staff ensures your comfort and safety during the treatment and is committed to providing you with the best possible results that match your aesthetic and medical needs.

For more information about medical weight loss and other aesthetic procedures, contact us at Medrein Health & Aesthetics today.

FAQs

Medical weight loss is a form of weight management that involves working with a healthcare provider to develop a personalized weight loss plan. There are several major types of medical weight loss, each with its own unique approach to weight loss.

Yes, our weight loss programs are safe for people with diabetes and other conditions. Losing extra weight may alleviate your symptoms and lower the dosage of your insulin injections.

The duration of your treatment depends on your unique condition and requirement.

Weight loss treatment results can be long-term if you continue with the healthy lifestyle habits introduced during the program. On average, you can expect to lose between 4-8 pounds in a month.

If your BMI is over 31 or if you are overweight with over 27 BMI and a weight-related medical condition, you can be a good candidate for the program.

You may experience nausea/vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, skin rash at injection site

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