Weightloss Program
Please read and follow these 3 steps to get started…
STEP 1: KNOWING THE DIFFERENCE
We offer 3 types of weightloss injections at J. Elite;
Semaglutide
Tirzepatide
Kybella
Read below to see some common FAQs about each!
Semaglutide
Quick Summary: Our patients choose this option because they want to lose weight all over, and price is important to them versus the time of seeing results.
What is semaglutide?
Semaglutide is used for weight loss (Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus brand) in specific patients, and also to lower blood sugar levels, and to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack or stroke in certain patients. Semaglutide is a GLP-1 agonist that works by increasing insulin release, lowering the amount of glucagon released, delaying gastric emptying, and reducing appetite.
How much weight is lost on semaglutide?
You may see some weight loss in the 4 weeks of semaglutide treatment, but the full effect can take 4 weeks or more. After 68 weeks, adults lost about 35 lbs in studies, on average.
Semaglutide side effects
Common semaglutide side effects
Common semaglutide side effects may include low blood sugar (in people with type 2 diabetes), upset stomach, heartburn, burping, gas, bloating, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, stomach flu symptoms, headache, dizziness, tiredness.
Serious semaglutide side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, itching, dizziness, fast heartbeats, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
call your doctor at once if you have:
vision changes;
unusual mood changes, thoughts about hurting yourself;
pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;
a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
signs of a thyroid tumor - swelling or a lump in your neck, trouble swallowing, a hoarse voice, feeling short of breath;
symptoms of pancreatitis - severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea with or without vomiting, fast heart rate;
gallbladder problems - upper stomach pain, fever, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
low blood sugar - headache, hunger, weakness, sweating, confusion, irritability, dizziness, fast heart rate, or feeling jittery;
kidney problems - swelling, urinating less, feeling tired or short of breath; or
stomach flu symptoms - stomach cramps, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea (may be watery or bloody).
The most popular! —Tirzepatide
Quick Summary: Our patients choose this option because they want to lose weight all over, they don’t want the risk of side effects, and they want to see results shortly after taking medication.
What is tirzepatide?
Tirzepatide is a prescription medicine used for weight loss (Zepbound brand) and (Mounjaro brand) in adults. Tirzepatide works for weight loss by decreasing appetite and slowing the movement of food from the stomach into the small intestine, which may make you feel full more quickly and for a longer period of time. Tirzepatide is given as an injection under the skin once a week. Tirzepatide is a GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist.
How much weight is lost on tirzepatide?
Patients on tirzepatide weekly lost 35 to 55 lbs on average after 12-18 months (depending on dosage). These results are from the clinical trials as well as our patient testimonials. Individual results may vary.
What are the side effects of tirzepatide? (which affects 5% or more patients)
Common tirzepatide side effects
The most common tirzepatide side effects include abdominal pain, burping, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, fatigue, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hair loss, hypersensitivity reactions, injection site reactions, nausea, and vomiting.
Serious tirzepatide side effects
signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; feeling light-headed; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat; or
pancreatitis with symptoms of severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea, and vomiting.
Ready to start your transformation?
Kybella
Quick Summary: Our patients choose this option because they want to get rid of stubborn fat in small particular area without having surgery. Common areas are; love handles, arms, chin, and muffin top.
What is Kybella?
(Kybella brand name) is a manmade substance that helps to absorb fats known as deoxycholic acid. Deoxycholic acid works by destroying fat cells where it is injected into the body. The kybella injection is used to help decrease the appearance of fat.
How is Kybella given?
Kybella is injected under the skin directly into the area beneath your chin. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
You may be treated with a topical numbing medicine or an ice pack to ease pain and make you comfortable during the injections.
Kybella injection must be given in a series of up to 6 treatment sessions in order to be effective. You may receive up to 50 injections at each session.
Each treatment session should be spaced at least 1 month apart. Many people have had visible results after 2 to 4 sessions.
Your doctor will determine the right number of injections and how many sessions you need, depending on the results you want.
How long does it take for Kybella to work and is it permanent?
It's not uncommon for a patient to have two, four, or even six treatments, each of which is scheduled at least a month apart. After each treatment, it will take four to six weeks for the acid to do its work in the body, and for the first results to appear.
Kybella is a permanent solution that allows you to achieve slimmer, well-defined facial contours without invasive surgery or liposuction.
Kybella side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Kybella: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
trouble swallowing;
weak muscles in your face;
a crooked smile;
open skin sores or drainage around treated areas; or
pain, burning, irritation, or skin changes where the injection was given.
Common Kybella side effects may include:
numbness or hardening of treated areas;
hair loss around treated areas; or
pain, swelling, redness, or bruising, of treated areas.
STEP 2: BEING PREPARED FOR THE COST
Each treatment cost varies depending on the procedure and the package you choose. We offer payment plans and accept all major credit cards. Before anything, you must first book your health asessement, to make sure you are a canidate for the weightloss medicine. The health asessement is a $150 virtual appointment where our Doctor will do a full consultation, discuss your goals, decide which option is best for you, go over your lab work (after assessement), and determine your eligibility. Lab work is not included in the price, however you can use your insurance if applicable. Lab work is typically $100-$150. These are the fees you will be responsible including the price of the treatment.
STEP 3: BOOKING YOUR HEALTH ASESSEMENT
You are now at the final step to begin our weightloss program, booking the health asessement. Please remember that the cost of the asessement is not included nor does it go towards the amount due for your treatment. Not every individual will be a canidate for our weightloss program. It is important that you know that even if you are not eligible for the treatment you are still responsible for both the health asessement fee and lab work fee. Read? Click below and let’s set up your asessement today!