Crantford Costa Plastic Surgery
247 Calhoun St.
Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: (843) 722-5904
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Skin Clinic hours:
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Medical weight loss injections in Charleston are a safe and effective way to quickly and more easily lose a significant amount of weight. At CC Plastic Surgery, we offer weight loss injections and weight management in Charleston, SC, to help patients lose excess weight, achieve their dream bodies, and practice a healthier lifestyle.
Injectable weight loss is a form of medical weight loss. At our office, we rely on GLP-1 agonists, a type of medication used for treating obesity and Type II diabetes. GLP-1 medications mimic the natural GLP-1 hormone found in the small intestine. This hormone triggers insulin release to lower blood sugar levels and sends signals to the brain to let your body know that it is full. When used as a weight loss medication, people will feel full faster, so they eat less and have an easier time losing weight.
At CC Plastic Surgery, we offer tiered pricing for injectable weight-loss medications based on dosage. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to learn more by filling out our online form or calling our office. We caution patients to avoid cheap weight loss drugs since this could reflect an inexperienced provider without the guarantee of safe and healthy weight loss.
The best candidates for injectable weight loss are overweight or obese individuals who want to lose a significant amount of weight. Most GLP-1 medications are FDA-approved for people who are overweight or obese and have at least one weight-related problem like high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Obesity is a chronic condition defined by a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher; overweight individuals have a BMI between 25-29.9. Patients should be committed to healthy lifestyle changes like a reduced-calorie diet and exercise so they can successfully lose weight and maintain their results.
Injectable weight loss medications can be administered in our Charleston, SC office or at home as weekly injections. Injections can be placed in the stomach or thigh and take less than 15 minutes to administer. Patients will feel a tiny pinch that only lasts a few seconds, making this treatment minimally painful.
There is no recovery time needed after weight loss injections. Mild swelling or bruising might occur for 1-2 days after treatment but can be alleviated with ice packs or over-the-counter pain medication.
With weight loss injections, patients can lose up to 15% of their body weight in one year. Results will start to become noticeable after 3-4 months and will continue to improve with additional treatments.
Weight loss injection results can last for many years when combined with a healthy diet and exercise plan. Patients should be committed to maintaining a healthier lifestyle after their medical weight loss program is complete.
At CC Plastic Surgery, our medical providers are dedicated to helping patients lead healthy lives while looking and feeling their best selves. If you would like to learn more about medical weight loss injections in Charleston, SC, please Request a Consultation or call (843) 350-5356.
