What Are the Risks Associated with Medical Weight Loss Injections?

Our team at Absoulute Vitality cares greatly about your health and safety. While medical weight loss is a safe and effective treatment, some side effects have been seen during treatment: MORE COMMON SIDE EFFECTS: Fast heart rate (tachycardia) Gastrointestinal: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain/distention, dyspepsia, burping Fatigue Headache Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) (more predominant in people with diabetes) Anxiety Irritation at the injection site RARE SIDE EFFECTS: Severe allergic reactions Kidney injury Pancreatitis Gallbladder disease Loss of consciousness Thyroid cancer (in animal studies only) *GLP-1 drugs used for medical weight loss are under safety review following reports that the medications may cause suicidal ideation. The risk of suicidal thoughts is NOT currently listed as a potential side effect of GLP-1 drugs. A handful of cases have reported suicidal thoughts and self-harming behavior in people using GLP-1 medications. Research shows no evidence of a direct cause between GLP-1 drugs and suicidal ideation. If you begin to notice any of these reactions or a change in your physical or mental health, please contact our office immediately.

What Are Thyroid C-cell tumors?

Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) is a tumor that emerges from the thyroid gland's parafollicular cells, also called C cells. Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of your neck, just below the Adam’s apple, and is responsible for sending out hormones to the rest of your body. Inside the thyroid is the medulla, which contains special cells called parafollicular C cells that produce and release hormones. MTC happens when the C cells become cancerous and grow out of control. Medullary thyroid cancer produces calcitonin, and elevated calcitonin level is an essential feature of this tumor.

How Long Until I See Results?

It can be difficult to predict an exact timeline of when you’ll see results since it depends on how your body reacts to the injections and other factors such as current dietary and exercise habits. Most people will see results within 12 weeks of treatment, with a significant number of these people seeing at least some change on the scale as soon as 1 or 2 weeks into treatment. Still, Dr. Kalika will be able to give you a better idea of when she believes you will see results during your initial consultation and after each check-up appointment.

Medical Weight Loss Injections In Monmouth, New Jersey

Introduction to Medical Weight Loss Injections

In today's fast-paced world, managing weight can be challenging, but now, there's a groundbreaking solution that's changing lives called medical weight loss. At Absoulute Vitality, we empower our patients to take control of their health with this game-changing medication. Medical weight loss uses powerful injectable medication that acts like a natural hormone to regulate blood sugar levels and reduce appetite. With its help, you can make tremendous strides in managing your diabetes (high sugar) and achieving significant weight loss.

We offer several medical weight loss options at our Manalapan, NJ, office in Monmouth County. To learn more about this simple treatment's benefits and embrace a brighter future of improved health and well-being, continue reading the information we have prepared below.

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What Are Medical Weight Loss Injections?

Medical weight loss is an injectable FDA-approved medication that is conveniently and painlessly administered once a week. With its help, you can take control as you embark on a journey toward significant weight loss paired with lifestyle changes.

Clinical studies have shown that medical weight loss can help adult patients lose an average of about 15% of body weight when combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise.

Medical Weight Loss Injection Benefits

Medical Weight Loss Injections New Jersey

What Are the Benefits of Medical Weight Loss Injections?

At Absoulute Vitality, we believe that medical weight-loss injections can provide the following benefits:

Helps the majority of people lose weight more easily
Lowers the risk of heart disease and stroke
Decreases blood pressure
Lowers sugar in people with hyperglycemia (high sugar)
Improves quality of life (through weight loss)
Improves mood (through weight loss)
Improves self-esteem (through weight loss)
Convenient administration

Who Are the Best Candidates for Medical Weight Loss Injections?

At Absoulute Vitality, we have found that the best candidates for medical weight loss injections are those who share the following characteristics:

Committed to living a healthy lifestyle with proper diet and exercise
Keeps a positive attitude throughout treatment
Maintains realistic expectations for the results
Have no personal or family history of thyroid medullary cancers

This treatment can be used on any adult with a BMI (body mass index) greater than or equal to 30 mg/kg² alone or 27 mg/kg² with at least one weight-related condition (e.g., high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or Type 2 diabetes).

Unfortunately, if you have a history of certain endocrine or thyroid tumors (particularly medullary thyroid cancer), this treatment may not be best for you.

What’s the First Step?

If you would like to find out if medical weight loss injections at our practice in Monmouth County, NJ, are suitable for you, the first step is to schedule an appointment. During your consultation, you will meet with Dr. Sanna Kalika, who will address all of your questions and concerns regarding the treatment, evaluate your body, and ask you some questions about your medical and lifestyle history. It is crucial to be very open and honest with her as it will help produce the best and safest choices for you and prevent unnecessary risks.

Dr. Kalika will create your treatment plan with the information she collects. If you agree with it, she, with the support of her knowledgeable team, will get you started on your medical weight loss journey. Before you begin taking your medical weight loss prescription, the nurse will walk you through the proper storage, administration, and disposal techniques.

What to Expect from Medical Weight Loss Injections

For the most effective results, medical weight loss injections must be performed once a week on the same day every week. You will use a single-use injection syringe, similar to the kind used to deliver insulin for diabetes. These injections can be administered in your home, but making them in different locations is essential. It’s fine if it’s performed in a similar area, such as your upper arm, thigh, or abdomen, but it should never be in the exact spot twice.

This treatment works by curbing your appetite and diminishing insulin resistance. Some of the side effects you may experience are:

Bloating
Burping
Constipation
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Fatigue
Headache
Indigestion
Nausea
Stomach pain
Vomiting

While not all these reactions are consistent or painful, it is important to be aware of them. If you begin to experience these side effects more frequently or a combination of them, we will adjust your dosage until we find the appropriate amount. Your dosages will typically be increased every four weeks, and you should expect this routine for a minimum of three months.

An important thing to keep in mind with Medical Weight Loss is that every patient will have a different journey based on how their body responds to the treatment. Maintaining a positive attitude throughout your treatment is very important, and you should never compare your results to those of other patients. Your weight loss experience may sometimes go differently than predicted, but by staying vigilant with a healthy lifestyle and adequately following instructions, you will end up seeing a difference.

*A small percentage of people for whom the medication is not effective. If, after trying various doses, this situation doesn’t improve, Dr. Kalika can offer other treatments.

How Much Does Medical Weight Loss Injections Cost in New Jersey?

The cost of medical weight loss injections in New Jersey is determined by numerous factors, including the strength and number of vials you require throughout your treatment and which product you use. The best way to find out how much this treatment will cost you is to meet with Dr. Sanna Kalika and let her create your personalized treatment plan, at which time the Patient Coordinator can provide you with a clear-cut price breakdown. If your insurance covers Medical Weight Loss, Dr Kalika’s office will be happy to help you get it authorized.

Why Choose Absoulute Vitality?

There is no substitute for having a trained medical professional who specializes in weight loss overseeing your journey. Dr. Kalika uses an individualized approach by getting to the root cause of the problem and matches her recommendations to your individual history, biomarkers, symptoms, genetics, and needs. She will help you lose weight safely and effectively. Dr. Kalika and her team will provide clear guidance and support for the lifestyle change needed to bring and keep your weight down. Our programs will give you the tools and support to implement permanent lifestyle changes so you can maintain your weight loss.

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If you’re struggling with stubborn body fat and want to take control of your weight management, consider a medical weight loss treatment with Dr. Kalika. Schedule a consultation with her today through our website or by calling us directly to discover if this treatment is right for you. Say goodbye to stubborn extra weight and start your journey to a healthier you with medical weight loss at Absoulute Vitality today!

Medical Weight Loss Injections FAQ’s

Our team at Absoulute Vitality cares greatly about your health and safety. While medical weight loss is a safe and effective treatment, some side effects have been seen during treatment:

MORE COMMON SIDE EFFECTS:
- Fast heart rate (tachycardia)
- Gastrointestinal: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain/distention, dyspepsia, burping
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) (more predominant in people with diabetes)
- Anxiety
- Irritation at the injection site
RARE SIDE EFFECTS:
- Severe allergic reactions
- Kidney injury
- Pancreatitis
- Gallbladder disease
- Loss of consciousness
- Thyroid cancer (in animal studies only)
*GLP-1 drugs used for medical weight loss are under safety review following reports that the medications may cause suicidal ideation.

The risk of suicidal thoughts is NOT currently listed as a potential side effect of GLP-1 drugs.

A handful of cases have reported suicidal thoughts and self-harming behavior in people using GLP-1 medications.

Research shows no evidence of a direct cause between GLP-1 drugs and suicidal ideation.

If you begin to notice any of these reactions or a change in your physical or mental health, please contact our office immediately.
Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) is a tumor that emerges from the thyroid gland's parafollicular cells, also called C cells. Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of your neck, just below the Adam’s apple, and is responsible for sending out hormones to the rest of your body. Inside the thyroid is the medulla, which contains special cells called parafollicular C cells that produce and release hormones. MTC happens when the C cells become cancerous and grow out of control. Medullary thyroid cancer produces calcitonin, and elevated calcitonin level is an essential feature of this tumor.
It can be difficult to predict an exact timeline of when you’ll see results since it depends on how your body reacts to the injections and other factors such as current dietary and exercise habits. Most people will see results within 12 weeks of treatment, with a significant number of these people seeing at least some change on the scale as soon as 1 or 2 weeks into treatment. Still, Dr. Kalika will be able to give you a better idea of when she believes you will see results during your initial consultation and after each check-up appointment.

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