We all know that maintaining a healthy weight plays a huge role in looking and feeling your best, but sustainable weight management rarely comes easy to most people. That’s why we’re excited to add another medication option to our weight loss injections in Joplin: Tirzepatide. Here, we explain the differences between the medications we offer in our weight management program and who can benefit from each option. Plus, we discuss how hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can complement your weight loss journey.
What are semaglutide and tirzepatide?
Semaglutide and tirzepatide are both FDA-approved weight loss medications designed to help regulate appetite and improve metabolic health for overweight individuals and those experiencing weight-related health concerns such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes. While both are effective, they work in slightly different ways.
Semaglutide vs. tirzepatide
Semaglutide mimics the hormone GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), which helps regulate appetite and food intake. This process slows down gastric emptying so you feel fuller for longer and with less food. Because your body will be satisfied with a reduced calorie intake, your body will be in a calorie deficit, and be able to shed excess weight.
Tirzepatide is similar to semaglutide; however, this medication is a dual agonist that targets both GLP-1 and GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) receptors—GIP is another hormone that helps regulate your metabolism. Enhancing the effects of both hormones offers a more targeted approach to appetite control and metabolic regulation, and may potentially lead to greater weight loss than GLP-1 agonists (semaglutide) alone.
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Choosing the right weight loss injection for you
Weight loss is not one-size-fits-all, so offering both medications allows us to tailor your treatment plan to better align with your unique physiology and goals. Here are some guidelines to help determine which option might be best for you:
- Semaglutide may be ideal for men and women who have struggled with weight management and need a reliable solution to control appetite. It is particularly effective for those who may have tried other weight loss methods without success or who aren’t seeing the results they desire with diet and exercise alone.
- Tirzepatide may be suitable for patients seeking a more aggressive approach to weight loss, especially if they have a higher body mass index (BMI) or other metabolic health concerns. We may recommend this dual-action medication for men and women who would benefit from significant weight reduction.
Nurse Andrea will use your medical history, health status, and body metrics to recommend the best treatment option for you and be there for you every step of the way.
The role of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
In addition to weight loss injections, other functional wellness treatments like hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can play a vital role in supporting your weight loss efforts (and we also offer hormone replacement therapy for men!). As we age, hormonal imbalances can affect several areas of our health and well-being including weight, energy levels, sleep quality, and sex drive (just to name a few).
HRT can help address hormone imbalances that can make weight loss more challenging.
How HRT works
Once we review your labs and pinpoint your unique deficiencies and imbalances, we use HRT to supplement the body with hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone to alleviate symptoms such as fatigue, mood swings, and unexplained weight gain. Optimizing hormone levels can improve metabolic functions, boost your energy levels, and support faster, more effective weight loss.
If you’re interested in HRT and weight loss injections, we can help you plan the timing of each treatment to see the best results.
Let us help you look and feel better
If weight loss is weighing heavy on your mind or if you just don’t feel like yourself anymore, we’re here to help! Please call Maningas Cosmetic Surgery at (417) 437-0303 to schedule a consultation and learn more about your treatment options; or, click the Contact Us button at the top of this page to send us a message online.