Weight Loss

At Hico MedSpa, we offer medically assisted weight loss with injectables, virtual or in person visits, and nutrition & exercise plans.

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Semaglutide

WHAT IS SEMAGLUTIDE?

Semaglutide is a medicine used for weight loss in specific patients, and to lower blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack or stroke in type two diabetes patients.

How it works

Semaglutide is a GLP-1 agonist and works by increasing insulin release, lowering the amount of glucagon released, delaying gastric emptying and reducing appetite.

Common side effects: nausea, constipation, reflux, belching, tiredness

FREQUENCY

One weekly injection

Individuals who received Wegovy lost an average of 12.4% of their initial body weight

People who received injections of Semaglutide once a week for 12 weeks ate 24 percent fewer calories than people in a control group

Semaglutide has been shown to promote lasting weight loss by helping you stick to a healthy diet and lifestyle

injectable

Tirzepatide

WHAT IS Tirzepatide?

Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) is an FDA-approved weekly injection used for type 2 diabetes to lower blood sugar. Tirzepatide has also been shown in clinical trials to be useful for weight loss.

How it works

Tirzepatide works to decrease blood sugar levels by increasing insulin production and also lowering the amount of sugar the liver makes. It also slows the rate food passes through your body which makes you feel full longer, and this may be one of the ways it may help weight loss.

Tirzepatide works by activating the GIP and GLP-1 receptors. Tirzepatide is only indicated for adults and should be used along with diet and exercise. Tirzepatide is a GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist, which means it works on the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors and the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptors.

FREQUENCY

One weekly injection

Other weight loss options at Hico MedSpa

Lipotropics

Lipotropic compounds are aminos used to aid in transporting fat and removing it from the body.

Lipotropics and Vitamin B12 injections can improve energy levels, boost metabolism and help burn fat. 

Nutrition & Exercise Support

Lifestyle choices you make today can lead to a healthier future. Learn how eating a healthy diet and exercising can help control or delay age-related health problems. At Hico MedSpa, we provide nutrition and exercise support to help you make those lifestyle changes.