Semaglutide in Philadelphia
Introduction to Semaglutide
Semaglutide is being hailed as a “wonder drug” that reduces appetites and stimulates weight loss at unprecedented levels. Finally, science is catching up to what people have known for years—that diet and exercise alone cannot combat weight gain. Dr. Ronald Lohner and his team prescribe semaglutide at his world-class Lohner Plastic Surgery. Our patients enjoy the best treatment and results in Philadelphia. Under Dr. Lohner’s care, you can enjoy the benefits of semaglutide treatments and reach the slim figure you’ve been working hard for.
What is Semaglutide?
Semaglutide is an FDA-approved injectable weight loss medication that interrupts the digestive system to create a feeling of satiety. This decreases appetite and boosts metabolism for rapid weight loss.
What Are the Benefits of Semaglutide?
Dr. Lohner’s Philadelphia plastic surgery practice receives many patients requesting semaglutide treatments. Some of the main advantages they report include:
- Boost in metabolism
- Sustained weight loss
- Increased satiety, i.e., feeling full for longer
- Decreased risk of developing Type II Diabetes and heart disease
Who Are the Best Candidates for Semaglutide?
Anyone can benefit from a semaglutide treatment! We highly recommend semaglutide for patients experiencing chronic health conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and other obesity and heart-related issues. The best candidates for semaglutide are patients who are committed to making associated healthy lifestyle changes to maintain their weight loss.
What’s the first step?
If you’re reading this, you’ve already taken the first step – research! The next step is to schedule a consultation at Lohner Plastic Surgery. During your consultation, Dr. Lohner will evaluate your health and medical history to determine if semaglutide treatments are appropriate for you and if you have any other relevant aesthetic goals. If you choose to undergo semaglutide injections, our team will demonstrate the proper method in order for you to continue your treatments at home safely. If everyone decides to move forward, we’ll develop a customized semaglutide treatment plan for you.
What to Expect From a Semaglutide Treatment
Please ask any questions during your consultation to ensure a smooth treatment. Semaglutide injections will be administered once weekly at a predetermined dosage that Dr. Lohner will prescribe for you. Over the next several weeks, you will be monitored for weight loss and related progress in other health conditions.
Semaglutide Recovery
The process of administering your first semaglutide injection should take less than 30 minutes. Over the next few weeks, you may experience side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. These symptoms should reduce as your body adjusts to the semaglutide treatments.
How Much Does Semaglutide Cost in Philadelphia, PA?
The cost of Semaglutide in Philadelphia will vary depending on the number of treatments required, the dosage prescribed, and the patient’s adherence to their weight loss program. In your consultation, Dr. Lohner will review your treatment plan and associated cost breakdown.
Why choose Lohner Plastic Surgery?
For your semaglutide care in suburban Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, choose Ronald Lohner, M.D., F.A.C.S, an experienced and highly qualified plastic surgeon. Having affiliations with the American Board of Surgery (ABS), the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons (NSPS), and the Robert H. Ivy Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Lohner has served patients in Philadelphia for over 20 years and has passed stringent requirements to achieve board certification in plastic surgery.
Schedule your consultation
Dr. Lohner has provided patients with expertise and careful guidance for over twenty years. He is Board-Certified in Plastic Surgery and a proud American Society of Plastic Surgeons member. If you’d like to schedule a consultation, please contact us today!