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Losing weight is only half the battle—keeping your strength, balance, and vitality throughout the journey is what truly transforms your health. At My Wellness Studio Medical Spa, we’ve developed a revolutionary approach that pairs the power of GLP-1 medications with EmsculptNeo technology, ensuring you shed pounds while building the lean, strong body you deserve.
Understanding GLP-1 Medications
GLP-1s, or glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, have transformed medical weight loss. These medications work by mimicking a natural hormone your body produces in response to eating. When you take a GLP-1, it signals your brain’s appetite centers to reduce hunger and increase feelings of fullness. Additionally, GLP-1s slow down how quickly food leaves your stomach, helping you feel satisfied longer after meals.
The results speak for themselves—patients typically experience significant weight loss as they naturally consume fewer calories without the constant battle against cravings. GLP-1s also help regulate blood sugar levels and have shown cardiovascular benefits, making them a comprehensive tool for metabolic health. However, there’s a critical issue that many weight loss journeys overlook: muscle loss.
The Hidden Challenge of Weight Loss
When you lose weight rapidly, your body doesn’t discriminate between fat and muscle tissue. Studies show that up to 25-30% of weight lost during calorie restriction can come from lean muscle mass. This muscle loss leads to several concerning outcomes: decreased strength, reduced metabolic rate, poor balance, increased injury risk, and a higher likelihood of regaining weight.
Many patients on GLP-1s find themselves losing weight but also losing their energy, stability, and physical capability. They become weaker, more prone to falls, and struggle with everyday activities that once felt effortless. This is where our innovative approach changes everything.
EmsculptNeo: Your Muscle-Preserving Solution
EmsculptNeo represents a breakthrough in body contouring technology, and it’s the perfect complement to GLP-1 therapy. This FDA-cleared treatment combines two powerful technologies in one session: high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy and radiofrequency heating.
The HIFEM technology induces powerful muscle contractions—approximately 20,000 contractions in a single 30-minute session. These supramaximal contractions are more intense than what you can achieve through voluntary exercise, forcing your muscles to adapt and grow stronger. Meanwhile, the radiofrequency energy heats fat cells to temperatures that trigger apoptosis, the natural process of fat cell death.
The result? You’re simultaneously burning fat and building muscle. Clinical studies demonstrate that EmsculptNeo can increase muscle mass by an average of 25% while reducing fat by approximately 30% in treated areas.
Why This Combination Works
When you pair GLP-1 medications with EmsculptNeo, you’re addressing weight loss from every angle. The GLP-1s help you reduce overall body weight by controlling appetite and food intake, while EmsculptNeo ensures that weight loss comes from fat, not muscle. You’re not just becoming lighter—you’re becoming stronger, more toned, and more resilient.
This combination prevents the weakness and fragility that often accompany rapid weight loss. Your balance improves rather than deteriorates. Your metabolism stays elevated because muscle tissue burns more calories than fat, even at rest. You maintain the physical strength needed for daily activities, exercise, and injury prevention.
Patients in our program report feeling energized and capable throughout their weight loss journey. They’re not experiencing the fatigue and weakness common with traditional weight loss methods. Instead, they’re watching their bodies transform into leaner, stronger versions of themselves.
A Complete Approach to Transformation
At My Wellness Studio Medical Spa, we believe weight loss should enhance your quality of life, not diminish it. Our EmsculptNeo + GLP-1s program represents a comprehensive approach that honors both the number on the scale and the strength in your body. You’ll lose weight, preserve muscle, burn fat, and build the foundation for long-term health and wellness.
Your transformation should leave you feeling powerful, not depleted. With our innovative combination therapy, you can achieve the body you want while maintaining the strength you need.
DR. SHIREEN DHANANI
Dr. Dhanani is always keeping up-to-date with the latest advancements in dentistry enabling her to provide her patients with the best quality of care. She dedicates herself to numerous continuing education hours each year and offers all phases of Cosmetic, Implant (both surgical placement and restorative) and Esthetic dentistry including Botox and Juvéderm dermal fillers. Dr. Dhanani is certified to treat patients using Invisalign and Cerec 3-D CAD/CAM technology, as well as sleep apnea.
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