Weight Loss Clinic in Encinitas, California

No, unfortunately we do not accept or bill insurance. However, we do offer Financing through Care Credit – Click here to read more about Care Credit.

The initial visit includes a consultation with a Doctor or Nurse Practitioner, the first Semaglutide injection, and a prescription order typically for the next 4 weeks.

Typically follow up visits are monthly for a weigh in, 3D body scan and refills.

Do not throw the syringe away in your household trash. Instead, use an FDA-cleared sharps disposal container or a sturdy household container with a tight-fitting lid, like a heavy-duty plastic container.

Don’t worry if you miss a dose and the next scheduled dose is more than 2 days away (48 hours), take the missed dose as soon as possible.
If you miss a dose and the next scheduled dose is less than 2 days away, don’t administer the dose. Wait until your next scheduled dose.
If you miss doses for more than 2 weeks, call your health care provider to talk about how to restart your treatment. You can take your next dose on the regularly scheduled day.

Results do vary, but in a 68-week medical study of 1,961 adults living with obesity or excess weight with a related medical problem, adults lost ~35 lbs (or ~15% body weight). People taking placebo lost an average of 6 lbs (or ~2.5% body weight). The average starting weight for both groups was ~232 lbs.
Results are from a 68-week medical study of adults with obesity (BMI ≥30) and adults with excess weight (BMI ≥27) who also had weight-related medical problems including high blood pressure or high cholesterol. People with type 2 diabetes were excluded. Both groups were instructed to take the medicine along with a reduced-calorie meal plan and increased physical activity. 7% of people taking Wegovy™ (92 people) left the medical study due to side effects, compared to 3.1% of people taking placebo (20 people).

There is no set time for you to begin seeing results because people respond differently to medicine.

The side effects that you may experience may include: nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, stomach (abdomen) pain, headache, tiredness (fatigue), upset stomach, dizziness, feeling bloated, belching, gas, stomach flu, and heartburn.
If you are having any side effects that are bothersome, tell your health care provider.

For sure! When traveling by air it’s recommended to carry your pen in your carry-on as it may freeze in the baggage compartment below the plane. Check with your airline to see if they have specific baggage rules.

Yes, it’s recommended that you take it on the same day every week at the most convenient time for you.

You can change the day of the week you take it as long as your last dose was given 2 or more days before.

Red light therapy stimulates fat cells to release their energy, aiding metabolism and enhancing the effectiveness of the Semaglutide weight loss program.