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Portland Medical Weight Management

Do you need a little help managing your weight?

At Vibrant Skin Solutions, we're dedicated to helping you achieve your body goals. Take the first step towards a healthier you by scheduling a consultation today to determine if you're an ideal candidate for our weight assistance programs.

Experience the Benefits of Semaglutide

Semaglutide, is known for its role in weight management, but it also offers several other potential benefits due to its mechanism of action, primarily related to its effects on blood glucose levels and appetite regulation. Here's a list of additional benefits:

    1. Improved Glycemic Control

      Semaglutide is primarily used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It mimics the action of the GLP-1 hormone, which leads to increased insulin production in response to high blood sugar levels, thereby improving glycemic control.

    2. Cardiovascular Benefits

      Some studies suggest that Semaglutide may have beneficial effects on cardiovascular health, potentially reducing the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death, particularly in individuals with type 2 diabetes at high cardiovascular risk.

    3. Appetite Suppression

      Semaglutide affects appetite regulation centers in the brain, which can lead to a reduction in appetite and caloric intake, contributing to its weight loss effects.

    4. Impact on Fat Distribution

      There is evidence that weight loss with Semaglutide may be associated with a reduction in visceral fat, the type of fat stored within the abdominal cavity around important internal organs, which is particularly harmful to health.

    5. Potential Improvement in Blood Pressure

      Weight loss and improved insulin sensitivity associated with Semaglutide can also lead to reductions in blood pressure, further reducing cardiovascular risk.

    6. Beneficial Effects on Lipid Profile

      Treatment with Semaglutide may lead to improvements in the lipid profile, including reductions in LDL cholesterol ("bad" cholesterol) and triglycerides, which are beneficial for cardiovascular health.

    7. Liver Health

      Semaglutide may have beneficial effects on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), conditions characterized by excessive fat accumulation in the liver, which are common in individuals with obesity and type 2 diabetes.

    8. Reduction in Inflammatory Markers

      Some studies have noted a decrease in markers of inflammation in patients treated with Semaglutide, which is beneficial since chronic inflammation is linked to many metabolic diseases.

    9. Potential Renal Benefits

      There is emerging evidence that Semaglutide may have protective effects on the kidneys, potentially slowing the progression of kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Here is what you can expect from during a Complementary weight loss consultation.

  • Consultation to determine if this treatment is right for you.

  • Order labs so we can measure progress.

  • Schedule Initial office visit, lab review and physical exam.

Who this weight loss program is for:

  • Those who are looking to change their relationship with food.

  • Those who are ready to incorporate healthy eating and exercise into their daily life.

  • Those who are looking for slow steady weight loss with medial oversite.

FAQ

Who is not a candidate for this medical weight loss program with GLP-1

This program is not for the following:

  • Diabetes type 1,

  • History of disordered eating

  • Already at ideal BMI

  • Complicated medical cases or those on polypharmacy

At initial consultation we can determine if you are a candidate for this program.

Store Hours

Monday - Closed

Tuesday - Closed

Wednesday - Open: 10am - 6pm

Thursday - Closed

Friday - Open: 10am - 6pm

Saturday - Open: 10am - 6pm

Sunday: Closed

Location

8191 N. Lombard Street, Unit 109

Portland OR, 97203

Contact

Phone: 503-427-8207

8191 N Lombard St unit 109, Portland, OR 97203, USA