Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) weight loss injections, when combined with a healthy diet and exercise regimen, can transform your physique and elevate your overall quality of life. This once-a-week medication can help combat obesity by balancing the body’s insulin levels, blood sugar, and hunger-inducing hormones.
Dr. Mark G. Albert, MD, FACS, is dedicated to innovation, concierge care, and transformative results. He and his experienced team are excited to add weight loss injections to their arsenal of cutting-edge tools for total well-being. Located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Albert Plastic Surgery provides a state-of-the-art treatment environment that prioritizes patient safety, comfort, and success.
Tirzepatide is an FDA-approved medication designed to treat Type II diabetes. Off-label, it can be injected once a week to help obese and overweight patients shed pounds and reclaim their energy and stamina. In clinical trials, Tirzepatide was shown to assist patients in losing 15-20% of their excess weight over the course of about a year and a half.
Tirzepatide combines two types of medications, GLP-1 receptor agonists and GIP receptor agonists, to become a dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist. GLP-1 and GIP are both hormones that the body releases to quell the appetite after eating. Tirzepatide works by imitating these hunger-suppressing hormones, telling the pancreas to release insulin after meals and directing the liver to reduce glucose output. The end result is that the patient feels fuller, faster, and longer, has less of an appetite, and is able to lose weight.
Most side effects of Tirzepatide are considered mild. However, they may flare up when first beginning the medication or when raising the dosage. Common symptoms include:
Our team at Albert Plastic Surgery in New York City, NY, is devoted to your well-being and peace of mind. We will conduct a thorough consultation to discuss whether Tirzepatide is the ideal choice to help you achieve your desired physique, answering all your questions in depth and going over topics such as risks and benefits, projected weight loss results, and how to pair Tirzepatide with an active, healthy lifestyle. We will thoroughly review your medical history and create a customized treatment plan for improving your appearance, self-confidence, and longevity. Call today to get started!
