Body contouring results can typically be maintained (and often enhanced) when patients adopt a healthy post-operative lifestyle. In the past, Dr. Perry has advised patients in recovery to exercise regularly and maintain a healthy diet to support this goal. While more intensive methods like weight loss medications, amphetamines, antidepressants, and gastric procedures (such as balloons) have long been available, they generally prove ineffective in the long term. Thankfully, a new potential solution exists in semaglutide.
Originally employed to treat diabetes, semaglutide is now approved for weight loss in certain forms. Administered via weekly injections, semaglutide can help patients lose around 15% of their body weight, stabilize glucose levels, reduce cardiovascular risks, and improve overall health. Many of our clients have been delighted with their ability to maintain the results of procedures such as tummy tuck surgery, liposuction, breast reduction, and arm lift surgery. Beyond optimizing a patient’s health before and after surgery, semaglutide can enhance the appearance of incisions by reducing the likelihood of stretching due to weight gain.
Alongside the growing popularity of semaglutide, physicians – including Dr. Perry – have begun utilizing other peptides to support weight management. As of 2024, Chrysalis Cosmetics offers GLP1R and GIPR analogs from a trusted compounding pharmacy. These peptides work by reducing hunger, controlling food intake, and lowering blood sugar levels. In addition to the popular semaglutide, our peptide options include:
- Tesamorelin, which can stimulate growth hormone release to reduce triglycerides, visceral fat, and inflammation
- NAD+, an anti-aging molecule that aids in repairing mitochondrial damage, supports metabolism, and regulates the sleep-wake cycle
- Endotest, which can encourage reproductive health and LH and FSH production from the pituitary gland
- Oxytocin, sometimes used to increase basal testosterone production, reduce cortisol levels, enhance sociability, and decrease stress
- Ipamorelin, a potent peptide that can promote growth hormone release and aid in fat loss, muscle growth, and recovery*
Our weight loss peptide program includes body composition monitoring, lab tests, progress photos, and as-needed adjustments. We conduct weekly appointments to help with injections, transitioning to monthly visits once you are comfortable self-administrating the treatment.
Above all, our team at At Chrysalis Cosmetics encourages our patients to eat clean, exercise regularly, and maintain positivity, as these are the building blocks from which we can grow our sociability and engagement. We proudly employ customized procedures and medications to improve your health from the inside out. Contact us today to start your journey to self-actualization!
