Refined Wellness

Medical Weight Loss

in MIAMI, FL

Excess weight can negatively impact your self-esteem, causing you to feel self-conscious. What it’s doing to you mentally is only a small portion of its effects. Being overweight affects your overall health. And if you’ve tried dieting and exercise, just as the doctor told you, without luck, you may feel you don’t have options at this point.

However, Dr. A. Zuriarrain of Hydrology creates customized medical weight loss programs in Miami, FL, to help you overcome the obstacles that have impeded your weight loss over the years. With our assistance, your confidence may improve, and your risk of heart issues and other health complications may also decrease.

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“An approach to losing weight that centers on support and treatment designed with your body’s natural process in mind.”

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Who Is Medical Weight Loss For

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People who’ve been losing weight the traditional way without luck

People who’ve been losing weight the traditional way without luck

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People who have health issues as a result of their weight

People who have health issues as a result of their weight

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People who are at risk of health problems due to their weight

People who are at risk of health problems due to their weight

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People with a BMI of 30 or higher

People with a BMI of 30 or higher

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People with a BMI as low as 27 with weight-related health issues

People with a BMI as low as 27 with weight-related health issues

How Medical Weight Loss Works

Thinking about medical weight loss, but aren’t sure what to expect? Feel like it could be another dead end? With this approach, you learn to make lifestyle changes for sustainable results. When paired with a medication to support your weight loss efforts, your chances of success increase. And you have our team on your side throughout the entire process.

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The Consultation

The Consultation

We genuinely want each patient who visits to thrive on their weight loss journey. That’s why you’ll come to us, and we genuinely get to know you before crafting a plan. We’ll determine your BMI, review your medical history, and understand what challenges you’ve faced with past attempts.

After considering your medical background and listening to your concerns, we’ll order bloodwork to ensure a medicated approach is safe and to assess how your weight is impacting your health. We’ll take a look at your liver and kidney function, cholesterol, and blood sugar, and other key markers.

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Receiving the Treatment

Receiving the Treatment

Because medicated approaches to weight loss require you to eat a healthy diet and engage in physical activity to achieve optimal results, we’ll educate you on the necessary changes. We’ll help you create a regimen that’ll fit your life and is feasible, not a plan that’s extreme and only has a temporary effect.

When it comes to receiving an injectable medication, we’ll educate you on how to self-administer, including the right technique, sites, and frequency. The injections are prefilled, ensuring you receive the correct dosage each time. Generally, you’ll start at the lowest dosage to give your body time to adjust. We’ll gradually increase it.

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Follow-Up Appointments

Follow-Up Appointments

We’ll schedule subsequent appointments with you to monitor your progress. Your dose may increase. Due to the potential for side effects, we’ll take your blood pressure and perform additional blood work.

How the Treatment Works

A weight loss medication facilitates weight loss in multiple ways. For one, it could decrease your appetite and increase satiety by acting on the portion of your brain responsible for appetite. As a result, you’ll feel hungry less often and will have fewer cravings.

Secondly, it may slow how quickly food moves through your digestive tract so you feel full for longer, reducing how much you eat.

Its effects don’t tend to stop there, either, as it often also helps control your blood sugar by hindering the release of glucagon that raises your sugar.

Some options may boost your metabolism and increase your energy levels.

Qualifying for Medical Weight Loss

It’s common for a person to feel they carry a little extra weight and want to change it. You may have even struggled to lose. However, not everyone requires or will qualify for medical weight loss. These are the signs we recommend you look out for:

Have a BMI of 30 or More

A medicated approach to weight loss is best for individuals with a BMI of 30 or higher, regardless of whether it’s causing health issues or not. This figure compares your height and weight. If it’s 30 or more, you can safely take semaglutide or another weight loss drug. You can find calculators online that’ll give you a general idea.

Have a BMI of 27+ with Weight-Related Health Problems

If you have a BMI of 27 or higher, along with health issues related to your weight, such as high blood pressure or cholesterol, you may qualify. If you’re unsure, we can evaluate your cholesterol and blood pressure in our office.

Have Tried Losing Weight in the Past

Some people respond well to diet and exercise alone, especially when it’s through a plan created by a medical professional. However, if you’ve tried this approach, rather than fad diets, without achieving any significant results, medical weight loss might be a better option for you.

Struggle with Portion Control

Portion control is a major factor in regulating your weight. If you’re consistently overeating, you’re consuming more calories than your body is burning, contributing to weight gain and the inability to lose.

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Every client’s weight loss journey is unique. Some see considerable results early on, while others may not. Your compliance plays a major role. If you’re not consistently regulating what you’re eating and exercising regularly, you won’t receive the same outcome as someone who is.

You’ll notice a decrease in your appetite within the first week after your treatment. By about two to four weeks after starting treatment, you may notice an increase in your energy levels, making it easier for you to exercise.

The weight changes tend to start between one and three months because this is typically when semaglutide’s full effects take effect. At the three- to six-month mark, more significant results will be observed.

After six months, and even after a year, you may still continue to lose, but the results tend to slow down at this point.

Initially, many clients lose 16 to 20 pounds within the first four to six weeks. By 68 weeks, the average weight loss is 15% to 20% of their body weight.

At Hydrology in Miami, FL, we offer medical weight loss, providing individuals with a different approach to weight loss that may have been unsuccessful with other methods. Every approach is tailored to the individual and closely monitored, and we’re here to support you throughout the process with guidance and advice.

Looking for a new way to lose weight that’s clinically proven? Contact Hydrology in Miami, FL, at (305) 946-1038 today to book your consultation and discover the difference medical weight loss can make.

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FAQs

There isn’t a “best” approach for medical weight loss. It’s all about the client’s individual needs and situation. Generally, though, the most effective method for many is a combination of lifestyle changes and medication.

This goal is achievable for some clients, but it’s not guaranteed for everyone.

After the age of 30, you start losing muscle mass, which contributes to it becoming increasingly difficult to lose weight, especially after you reach 60. Age-related hormonal changes affect your metabolism and can make it more difficult to lose weight once you’re 50 or older.

While some clients may not experience that kind of weight loss, if it’s possible, it usually occurs after six months.

Semaglutide affects the part of the brain that regulates appetite. As a result, you don’t feel as hungry or have as many cravings.

It’s possible that you may regain weight after stopping semaglutide. You’ll need to focus on regulating how much and what you eat, and continue to exercise, if you want to maintain your weight management when not taking semaglutide.