Semaglutide (Ozempic)
$600 / CLIENT TO START
A series of injections for weight loss.
Ozempic (semaglutide) is a medication primarily used to manage type 2 diabetes, but it has garnered attention for other potential benefits as well, including weight loss. Here's a comprehensive look at its uses and advantages:
Benefits of Ozempic
- Blood Sugar Control
- Weight Loss
- Appetite Suppression: Ozempic has been shown to help with weight loss. It can lead to a reduction in appetite, helping individuals consume fewer calories.
- Clinical Weight Loss: Many patients using Ozempic for diabetes management experience weight loss, with some losing a significant amount of weight over time.
- Potential Use in Obesity Management
- Extended Indication: Though primarily approved for type 2 diabetes, Ozempic's active ingredient, semaglutide, is also available under different brand names for obesity management in certain formulations (e.g., Wegovy). It has been shown to be effective in helping individuals achieve significant weight loss.
- Cardiovascular Benefits
- Heart Health: Ozempic has been associated with a reduced risk of major cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke, in individuals being overweight or obese who have also established cardiovascular disease.
- Improved Lipid Profiles: It may help improve cholesterol levels and other markers of cardiovascular health.
- Convenient Dosing
- Weekly Injections: Ozempic is typically administered as a once-weekly injection, which can be more convenient compared to medications that require daily dosing.
- Weight Loss
My name is Krysten! I am the founder of Krysten Almeida Aesthetics, located at Boston Health & Wellness. By merging science and art, I love helping others feel beautiful inside and out. The one thing I love most about being a nurse is the endless opportunities to grow as a provider & serve my community. While I am still a traditional nurse at the bedside, I love my career as an aesthetic nurse and guiding clients to meet their beauty and wellness goals. I enjoy learning the mechanism of my treatments at the molecular level & learn new techniques in my field to offer the safest high quality services to my clients.
I love to read history books, cook Sunday sauce, travel with my husband and learn new languages. In my travels and journey in life so far I've learned to speak Portuguese & Spanish, Falo português & hablo español!
Now, let me get to know you and how we can meet your goals, whether it's to reverse signs of aging with Botox, lose that stubborn weight with semaglutide, or boost your energy with some vitamin shots. Let's get your consultation booked and start this journey!
All Injections will be completed by: Krysten Almeida, BS, BSN, RN
Krysten Almeida Aesthetics @ Boston Health & Wellness
