Achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be a challenging journey. Prosper Medical Weight Loss aims to provide the motivation and support needed to succeed. They offer a range of services, including medical weight loss programs and IV therapy, designed to revitalize the body and help individuals reach their wellness and aesthetic goals. This article delves into the details of Prosper Medical Weight Loss, exploring its programs, treatments, and the science behind them.
Introduction to Prosper Health & Aesthetics
Prosper Health & Aesthetics is dedicated to helping patients achieve their wellness and aesthetic goals through functional therapies and cutting-edge technologies. They focus on combining scientifically-backed solutions with expert medical care to improve overall wellness and enhance both inner peace and outer radiance. Located at 4637 N. Washington, D.C., and 8845 Gary Burns Dr, Ste 180, Frisco, TX 75034, Prosper Health offers a range of services, including medical weight loss programs, aesthetic treatments, and wellness therapies.
Medical Weight Loss Programs: An Overview
For individuals who have struggled to lose weight through traditional diet and exercise, Prosper Medical Weight Loss offers medical weight loss injections using Semaglutide or Tirzepatide. These medications, originally developed to treat Type 2 diabetes, have been found to have a significant side effect: weight loss.
The Science Behind Medical Weight Loss Injections
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic (Semaglutide) and Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) have received FDA approval for use in obesity and weight management. The active ingredients in these medications are Semaglutide and Tirzepatide, which are administered as injections into fatty areas of the body. These medications interact with cell receptors in the pancreas, gastrointestinal tract, and other parts of the body.
Semaglutide and Tirzepatide are modified versions of peptide molecules that closely resemble structures produced by our bodies. They work by delaying the processing and emptying of food from the stomach, leading to feelings of early and long-lasting fullness after meals. These medications also have other effects in the body that may confer potential health benefits beyond weight loss.
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How GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Work
Semaglutide and Tirzepatide are GLP-1 receptor agonists that mimic the effects of the hormone GLP-1. This hormone slows gastric emptying, increases feelings of fullness, and reduces hunger. The medications also act in centers of the brain to decrease cravings, often for unhealthy foods. Cravings can be triggered by stress, hormone changes, fatigue, or anxiety, leading to increased calorie consumption and weight gain.
Administration and Dosage
Medical weight loss injections with Semaglutide and Tirzepatide are designed to regulate appetite and enhance metabolic health. These medications can be injected into parts of the body that have a fatty layer, such as belly fat, the inner or upper thigh, and the tricep region. Doses can be taken at any time of the day, but their peak effectiveness on reducing hunger appears to occur within 2-3 days after taking the medication, then gradually wear off over the week leading up to the next dose.
Identifying times of the week when patients feel most stressed or tend to eat the most can help determine the optimal timing for the weekly dose, ideally 1-2 days prior. Studies suggest that both medications are safe for long-term use when monitored by a healthcare provider.
What to Expect from the "It's A Secret" Medical Weight Loss Program
The "It's A Secret" Medical Weight Loss Program begins with an initial virtual consultation to determine if the program is suitable for the individual. The client care team provides a basic understanding of the program, discusses pricing, and provides any required paperwork. Next, a consultation with a trained nurse practitioner reviews the medications and answers any questions.
Who is the Program For?
The program is designed for patients with a body mass index greater than or equal to 23 who have struggled unsuccessfully to lose weight with diet and exercise.
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Potential Side Effects and Precautions
Patients may experience nausea, constipation, diarrhea, reflux, or other gastrointestinal side effects; however, this is not common. If a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as remembered. However, if more than two weeks of medication are missed (excluding the initial first or second doses), the medication should be restarted at a lowered dosage to avoid the risk of severe nausea and vomiting.
Due to the effect of these medications on slowing down gastric emptying, there are some possible concerns about possibly affecting the efficacy of other medications and supplements; however, these are not confirmed effects. The primary interaction that has raised some concern is a potential decrease in the effectiveness of birth control pills, and some precautions have suggested that women should consider using a backup method to avoid any possible risk. There are no conclusive studies on taking Semaglutide and Tirzepatide during pregnancy, and therefore it is not recommended to try to conceive while on these medications.
Zepbound for Weight Loss
Zepbound is an effective medication for medical weight loss, helping to control appetite and support a calorie-deficient diet. When combined with a healthy lifestyle, it can significantly aid in achieving weight loss goals. Prosper Health & Aesthetics offers personalized Zepbound treatment at Frisco Quick Care to help individuals reach their weight loss objectives.
IV Therapy: Revitalizing the Body
Prosper Health & Aesthetics offers IV Therapy meticulously crafted to supply the body with essential vitamins, nutrients, fluids, electrolytes, and antioxidants. This therapy is designed to revitalize the body both mentally and physically.
Additional Services Offered
BodyTite Liposuction
BodyTite is a minimally invasive way to reduce fat without saggy, wrinkly skin. It is a great solution for those looking to improve skin laxity after excessive weight loss or due to aging.
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Alma TED for Hair Restoration
Alma TED is a revolutionary hair restoration treatment for men and women designed to combat hair loss and restore confidence.
Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
Bioidentical Hormone Therapy addresses symptoms of hormone imbalance that may arise with age. For men, this therapy can help with weight gain, low sex drive, loss of energy, or even ED. For women, it can address issues related to menopause, such as weight gain, low sex drive, loss of energy, and hair loss.
Prosper Membership Plans
Prosper Health & Aesthetics offers Aesthetic, Wellness, and Weight Loss Membership Plans with benefits including member's-only discounts, free services and treatments, and member rewards.