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You’ve likely heard of Ozempic, the popular GLP-1 medication, but did you know its active ingredient is called Semaglutide? Originally designed to manage type-2 diabetes, Semaglutide has also been proven to help patients achieve significant, sustainable weight loss. If you’ve been committed to exercise, healthy eating, and lifestyle changes but still struggle to shed excess weight, Semaglutide from Advanced Plastic Surgery could provide the extra support you need. At Dr. Ewa Timek’s practice in Grand Rapids, patients receive personalized weight loss plans designed to help them reach their ideal body safely and medically guided. Semaglutide has been the key helping hand in reaching their perfect body for many.
What is Semaglutide?
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Semaglutide is the active ingredient in GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Though it was originally designed for managing type-2 diabetes (and is still used for that purpose), it is also widely used for medical weight loss because it regulates blood sugar and suppresses appetite. It works by mimicking GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), a hormone that helps control hunger, insulin levels, and digestion speed. This helps patients create a calorie deficit in their diet, which leads to weight loss when combined with exercise and other healthy lifestyle habits. the hormone that helps control hunger, insulin levels, and digestion speed. This helps patients create a calorie deficit in their diet, which leads to weight loss when combined with exercise and other healthy lifestyle habits.
What Are the Benefits of Semaglutide?
How Semaglutide enhances plastic surgery results paired with procedures like liposuction 360, Liposuction HD, fat transfer, tummy tuck, brachioplasty, thigh lift and lower body lift. (Clickable links)
Pairing Semaglutide with cosmetic surgery can significantly enhance results by optimizing body weight, improving surgical outcomes, and increasing patient satisfaction. Here’s how:
Pre-Surgery Benefits: Optimizing Body Composition
- Weight Loss Before Surgery: Patients who lose excess weight before procedures like liposuction, tummy tucks, or body lifts may achieve better contouring and skin retraction.
- Reduced Surgical Risks: Lower BMI can reduce complications like infections, poor wound healing, and anesthesia risks.
- Better Fat Harvesting for Fat Transfer: If fat grafting (e.g., to the breasts or buttocks) is planned, strategic weight management can ensure a stable fat source before extraction.
Post-Surgery Benefits: Maintaining Results
- Helps Sustain Surgical Outcomes: Semaglutide can prevent post-op weight regain, helping patients maintain their newly contoured figure.
- Reduces Fat Redistribution: After liposuction, remaining fat cells can enlarge with weight gain. Semaglutide helps maintain weight stability and prevent this issue.
- Supports Healing & Recovery: By stabilizing blood sugar and reducing inflammation, it may aid in healing and minimize post-surgical swelling.
Best Pairings with Cosmetic Procedures
- Liposuction & Body Contouring → Enhances long-term results by preventing fat reaccumulation.
- Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) → Helps maintain a leaner waistline and prevent visceral fat buildup.
- Fat Transfer (Breast/Brazilian Butt Lift) → Can help optimize fat retention by ensuring patients maintain stable weight after surgery.
- Facelift & Skin Rejuvenation → Losing weight before surgery can prevent sagging post-op and improve skin quality.
Semaglutide is known for two main benefits: Type-2 diabetes management and medical weight loss. Beyond this, ongoing research has shown that Semaglutide may offer additional benefits such as improved cardiovascular health, potential kidney protection, and even cognitive support. Some studies indicate it could help reduce inflammation and lower the risk of certain chronic diseases. While these findings are promising, further research is needed to fully understand the extent of Semaglutide’s benefits beyond weight loss.
Who Are the Best Candidates For Semaglutide?
Is Semaglutide right for you?
Semaglutide is beneficial specifically for individuals who struggle with diabetes and major weight loss. It is not ideal for those close to their ideal weight, trying to shed the last few pounds. Rather, patients typically have a BMI over 30 and/or have other weight-related concerns. Additionally, it is crucial that patients are committed to healthy lifestyle changes such as exercising regularly and adjusting their diets in order to achieve sustained results. Speaking with Dr. Timek at her Grand Rapids office will help determine if Semaglutide is right for you.
Key Considerations
- Timing is crucial—patients should be on a stable weight before surgery to prevent excess skin laxity.
- Gradual weight loss is ideal to maintain enough fat for grafting if needed.
- A personalized approach is key—some patients may need to pause Semaglutide pre-surgery to avoid excessive fat loss.
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WHAT ARE THE FIRST STEPS?
Since this is a medically prescribed medication, and not everyone will qualify for the treatment, you’ll first need to make a consultation with Dr. Ewa Timek to determine whether Semaglutide or another treatment is the best option for you. From her Grand Rapids practice, Dr. Timek takes one-on-one consultations with her patients to put together a comprehensive weight loss plan. She will thoroughly review your medical history, review your current lifestyle habits and changes, ask about what methods you’ve used for weight loss, and check your BMI, recent laboratory values, among other factors. If you’re a good candidate, she will prescribe you a Semaglutide medication along with an outlined weight loss plan. This is your time to ask questions, discuss your goals, and get an overall understanding of the medication.
What to Expect From Semaglutide
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Semaglutide is administered as a simple injection, typically once a week. Patients are trained to properly inject the medication at home, using a small needle similar to insulin injections. Common injection sites include the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. The process is quick and relatively painless.
During your consultation, Dr. Timek and her team will determine the best dosage for your needs and provide thorough guidance on how to self-administer the injections. Most patients start at a lower dose to allow their body to adjust before gradually increasing it as needed. Because Semaglutide is a long-acting medication, consistency is key.
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How Much Does Semaglutide Cost in Grand Rapids, MI?
The cost of Semaglutide in Grand Rapids depends on the exact medication used, what dosage is needed, and whether insurance covers all or part of the cost. In general, you can pay about $400 to $500 per month. To get an exact cost estimate, speaking with Dr. Timek during a private consultation is the best first course of action. She’ll provide you with the information you need to ensure full transparency.
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Dr. Ewa Timek is a highly accomplished, board-certified plastic surgeon. She is award-winning in the specialties of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Microsurgery, and Non-Surgical procedures. She is a member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS), and the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM), with extensive training from Stanford University School of Medicine and Loma Linda University. Dr. Timek is globally recognized for her contributions to research and many publications highlighting her expert insights regarding plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures, and has dedicated her career to mastering advanced surgical techniques. Her expertise spans facial and body procedures, including facelifts, rhinoplasty, breast surgery, and body contouring, particularly for patients who have experienced significant weight loss.With nearly 20 years of experience and Dr. Timek’s innovative techniques, she achieves stunning yet natural-looking results. In addition to surgical treatments, she offers non-invasive enhancements like Botox and dermal fillers, as well as multiple weight-loss options, ensuring a full spectrum of aesthetic solutions.
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