Medical Weight Loss Management in Teaneck, NJ
Weight loss management is a physician-supervised approach to achieving and maintaining a healthier weight through prescription medications, nutritional guidance, and ongoing medical support. At Xthetics Med Spa, our personalized weight loss program may include FDA-approved GLP-1-based medications such as Wegovy® (semaglutide) and Zepbound® (tirzepatide). These medications reduce appetite and increase feelings of fullness and, together with healthy eating and physical activity, support gradual weight reduction. For eligible adults, they can help with losing weight and, with continued treatment, keeping it off.
Each weight loss plan is tailored to your medical history, current weight, and individual health goals. That may mean managing persistent hunger, addressing weight-related health concerns, or maintaining progress after previous weight loss attempts. Treatment begins with an in-person medical evaluation, including your health history, a physical exam, and lab work as needed. It continues with nutrition and activity guidance, dose adjustments, and regular follow-up visits to monitor your progress and any side effects. Results develop gradually and vary between patients.
Medical weight loss care is provided by Leticia Camacho, DMSc, PA-C, a licensed Physician Assistant, under the medical supervision of Richard Gajdowski, MD.
Xthetics Med Spa is located at 185 Cedar Lane L1 in Teaneck, NJ, and welcomes patients from Englewood, Hackensack, Bergenfield, Fort Lee and across Bergen County.
Call (201) 338-5186 or book online to schedule your medical weight loss consultation.
What Is Medical Weight Loss Management?
Medical weight loss management combines clinical evaluation, prescription medication when appropriate, and lifestyle guidance to help patients lose weight under medical supervision. Unlike traditional diet programs, medical weight loss considers factors such as existing health conditions, medications, metabolic health, and individual treatment response.
Semaglutide mimics GLP-1, a natural gut hormone that acts on areas of the brain that regulate appetite. It also slows stomach emptying, especially early in treatment. Tirzepatide activates both GIP and GLP-1 receptors, which reduces appetite and food intake. Because these medications can also lower blood sugar, people who take insulin or a sulfonylurea need those medicines reviewed before starting. Both are started at a low dose and increased gradually based on how well you tolerate them and how you respond.
Prescription weight loss medications are used alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. They are FDA-approved for adults with obesity, or adults with overweight who also have at least one weight-related condition, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol or type 2 diabetes. In the main clinical trials, this meant a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, or 27 or higher with a weight-related condition. Not every patient is a suitable candidate, and treatment requires medical screening and ongoing monitoring.
Medical Weight Loss Management Benefits
For eligible patients struggling with excess weight, medical weight loss management may help support:
Gradual, clinically meaningful weight reduction
Reduced appetite and hunger
Improved portion control and feelings of fullness
Improvements in waist size and blood pressure, as seen in clinical trials
Healthier nutrition and physical activity habits
Long-term weight management with ongoing medical support
What Medical Weight Loss Treatments Are Available?
Medical weight loss management may include several approaches depending on your health history, treatment eligibility, and personal goals, including:
Wegovy® (semaglutide): A once-weekly injection. An FDA-approved GLP-1 receptor agonist that reduces appetite and increases fullness to support weight reduction.
Zepbound® (tirzepatide): A once-weekly injection. An FDA-approved dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist that acts on two hormone pathways involved in appetite and metabolism.
Medical Evaluation and Screening: Reviews your weight history, existing medical conditions, current medications, a physical exam, and relevant laboratory results to determine appropriate treatment options.
Personalized Nutrition Guidance: Supports balanced eating habits, adequate protein intake, and sustainable dietary changes during weight loss.
Physical Activity and Strength Training: Encourages regular movement and resistance exercise to support overall health and help preserve muscle during weight reduction.
Progress Monitoring and Follow-Up: Regular visits to track your weight, check for side effects, adjust your dose, and plan for long-term maintenance.
How do I benefit from weight loss management?
There are many forms of advice about the right way to lose weight and keep it off. Many of these recommendations contradict each other or seem too good to be true. Even if you successfully lose weight, you’ll find that the fat creeps back as soon as you let up on your restrictive routine.
At Xthetics Med Spa, you benefit from a program that helps you lose weight and keep it off.
Maintaining a healthy weight can help you feel good about yourself and protect you from health issues, including:
- Type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Certain types of cancer
- Heart disease
- Sleep apnea
- Infertility
If you already have one of these conditions, medically supported weight loss management can help you ease symptoms and feel better.
What does weight loss management include?
Weight loss management gives you the tools and helps keep you accountable to a healthy lifestyle. The team at Xthetics Med Spa has the medical background to help you overcome plateaus or complications with a chronic condition.
You’ll learn how to make healthy dietary changes to reduce weight and effectively lower your disease risk. You’re not just given a plan to follow; you learn how to choose nutritious foods that support a healthy weight for a lifetime.
Your provider also supports you in adding more physical activity. You’re not prescribed a certain workout plan. Rather, you learn how to make movement a regular part of your day, so you’re always promoting a healthy metabolism.
How can weight loss management help me long term?
When you start a weight loss program, your motivation may be high, and you stick to a “plan” because you see results. But once you achieve your goal size, maintaining your results for the long term becomes a challenge.
Your Xthetics Med Spa provider gives you tools you can use every day to maintain your new shape. These include meal planning and stress reduction techniques. Plus, you learn what triggers can lead you to overeat or stop exercising and how to overcome them.
Call Xthetics Med Spa to get started on your weight loss management program. You can also schedule an appointment online today.
