Originally designed to help regulate blood sugar levels for people with type 2 diabetes, semaglutide (Ozempic®) works the same way as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) to regulate appetite and the feeling of “being full”. In clinical studies, it was found to help patients dramatically reduce unwanted fat to lose as much as 10 – 15 percent of their baseline weight. In 2021, the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) approved semaglutide injections for chronic weight management. When paired with a healthy low-calorie diet, weekly semaglutide injections help patients feel full and satisfied, while still maintaining energy levels.

At Kevin R. Hanz, M.D. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, we begin with a private consultation where Dr. Hanz will examine you and listen to your concerns. Then we will do lab work. Once you’ve been approved for weekly semaglutide injections, we will order your vial of semaglutide and show you how to do the first injection yourself. Because it’s so simple and easy, you’ll be able to take the vial home where you can administer your weekly injection in the privacy of your home without having to come into the office each time. In two weeks, you’ll have a follow-up appointment with Dr. Hanz to monitor your progress, adjust the dosage if necessary, and pre-order your next vial.