At About Face Medical Aesthetics in Portsmouth and Stratham, we treat patients with medications such as Semaglutide and Tirzepatide while providing overall support for a healthier lifestyle. By enlisting the guidance of trained, credentialed professionals, patients can greatly reduce the risk of obesity-related illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.
How do Semaglutide injections work?
Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, belongs to a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, which have been used in the past to help patients control type 2 diabetes. As a weight loss medication, Semaglutide acts on the GI system, pancreas, and brain to reduce hunger, enhance satiety, and slow down the gastric absorption of nutrients.
Benefits include:
- Reduces appetite
- Enhances blood sugar control
- Improves fat loss
- Delays gastric emptying
- Reduces risk of certain health conditions, like hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and high cholesterol
- Easy-to-manage, once-a-week injections
