MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS IN CHAPEL HILL, FEARRINGTON, BRIAR CHAPEL AND PITTSBORO, NC

Overview

At Medspa 501, we recognize that successful weight management goes beyond calorie counting—it involves understanding complex metabolic and lifestyle factors unique to each individual. Your metabolism plays a pivotal role in effective weight loss and is influenced by hormones, muscle mass, insulin resistance, exercise, dietary habits, and more.

How does the program work?

Our approach to medical weight loss includes prescribing GLP-1/GIPs, specifically semaglutide and tirzepatide, which are safe and highly effective medications for weight loss. Unlike traditional stimulant-based weight loss medications, semaglutide, known also as Ozempic/Wegovy, and tirzepatide, known as Mounjaro/Zepbound, regulate appetite and enhance feelings of fullness without associated side effects like jitteriness or sleep problems. They work in the same way as your body's natural GLP-1 hormones, improving metabolism, prolonging satiety, and reducing cravings for sugar and simple carbs. Moreover, they offer added benefits, such as reducing inflammation and cardiovascular disease risk.

Affordable Access to Semaglutide/Tirzepatide

Branded versions of semaglutide/tirzepatide can be prohibitively expensive, costing more than $1,300 per month. They are also not commonly covered by insurance for weight loss. Medspa 501 offers semaglutide/tirzepatide as part of our program at a significantly reduced cost, ensuring affordability and accessibility for our patients. The total cost of our full weight loss program including consultations, labs, coaching and semaglutide/tirzepatide is about 1/3 the cost of the branded medication alone.

How Does Semaglutide/Tirzepatide work?

The mechanism includes delaying stomach emptying, prolonging fullness after meals, and reducing food cravings, particularly for sweets. Additionally, they help lower blood sugar levels, thereby preventing excess blood sugar from converting into body fat.

About Hormone Balance and Your Metabolism

Balanced hormones are crucial for efficient calorie burning and weight management. Hormone imbalances, often worsening with age, lead to various symptoms beyond weight issues—such as energy loss, muscle mass decline, mood swings, and sleep disturbances. Thyroid hormone, essential for metabolism, can also influence weight. Our hormone optimization program involves comprehensive analysis of symptoms and lab tests to uncover and address imbalances that are affecting you. Many patients get the best results from combining our medical weight loss and hormone optimization programs together for a holistic and restorative approach to weight loss and wellness.