You’ve likely heard of weight loss injections as they’ve risen in popularity over the last few years, and you may have even considered trying them for yourself. When you’re ready to take the next step in total transformation, don’t settle for just any weight loss clinic in Atlanta.
Choose the best. Choose Artisan.
At Artisan Plastic Surgery & Wellness, patient education is the foundation of aesthetic and wellness transformations. Our expert medical providers bring years of extensive training and experience, delivering science-backed care and optimal results.
What Are Weight Loss Injections?
Weight loss injections mimic the effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), a hormone produced in the pancreas that controls glucagon and insulin secretion.
Glucagon and insulin regulate your blood sugar levels, instructing your body to store excess sugar as fat or transform it into energy for cellular function.
By lowering blood sugar levels, GLP-1 encourages the body to burn excess sugar, promoting weight loss.
Additionally, GLP-1 affects how your brain processes hunger and satiety. This process slows digestion and releases less sugar into the bloodstream, minimizing hunger cues and curbing cravings and appetite.
Dr. Cristina Del Toro Badessa, head of Artisan’s wellness program, prescribes semaglutide, tirzepatide, and retatrutide peptide injections, which deliver safe and effective weight loss during treatment.
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Semaglutide
Semaglutide is the most commonly used GLP-1 receptor agonist or modifier, found in brand-name weight loss injections. Additionally, the FDA approved certain forms of semaglutide to reduce cardiovascular conditions, such as heart attacks, in adults with obesity (a BMI of 30 or higher).
Tirzepatide
Tirzepatide is a dual agonist, which means it replicates the effects of both GLP-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP), another hormone that regulates blood sugar and appetite.
Thus, tirzepatide can maximize the benefits of similar weight loss medications, including semaglutide.
Retatrutide
Retatrutide is a triple agonist, which mimics the effects of GLP-1 and GIP, and controls glucagon secretion to reduce appetite and encourage the body to burn store fat.
One of the newest weight loss injections, retatrutide is currently in Phase 3 clinical trials expected to continue until early 2026. At that time, the FDA can review and approve this weight loss medication.
Get Personalized Weight Loss Recommendations
When you’re ready to change the way you look and feel in your body, don’t settle for anything less than the elevated, individualized care at the Artisan weight loss clinic in Atlanta.
Schedule your consultation with Dr. Del Toro Badessa or any of Artisan’s expert medical providers and discover a weight loss strategy unique to you.
