Navigating Your Weight Loss Journey with Expert Care

As a board-certified obesity medicine physician for the past six years, I’ve had the privilege of prescribing semaglutide long before it became a household name. Early on, insurance companies were covering Ozempic, and our patients experienced remarkable success with our weight loss program at Sharper. So much success, in fact, that we had to close our patient panel due to the overwhelming demand and the need to provide each individual with the attention they deserved.

To ensure continued excellence in weight management, we decided to partner with the specialists at Premier Weight Loss (PWL) rather than expanding our own team. PWL, led by the exceptional Dr. Friedman—my colleague and ER partner for the past 14 years—brings unparalleled expertise to the table. One of the key advantages of PWL is their ability to dispense name-brand medications directly to patients, eliminating the hassle of contacting multiple pharmacies. Another key advantage of theirs is transparent pricing, they offer name-brand medications at up to 65% lower than national pharmacies.

As I transition away from direct weight loss treatment, I am excited to focus on addressing the aesthetic changes that can accompany significant weight loss. One such concern is “Ozempic face,” a term that refers to the facial changes resulting from weight loss rather than the medication itself. As we age, we often lose volume in the cheeks, which can make us look older. A quick and effective solution is to use one or two syringes of Voluma dermal filler in the cheeks. Personally, I have two syringes of Voluma in my own face, and it provides a natural-looking enhancement that doesn’t scream “I’ve had something done.”

In addition to Voluma, we also use Morpheus8, an excellent non-surgical treatment for tightening the skin on the face and neck. It’s a fantastic option for rejuvenating the skin and achieving a more youthful appearance.

Another important consideration in weight loss is sarcopenia, or the loss of skeletal muscle. This issue is often highlighted in weight loss practices using body composition scales, which measure total weight, body fat percentage, and skeletal muscle percentage. To address muscle loss, regular exercise is essential. At SHarper, we offer an Emsculpt Neo membership, which allows patients to benefit from Neo treatments twice a month. Emsculpt Neo is an FDA-cleared device that helps reduce fat and build muscle. Just 30 minutes on this machine is equivalent to doing 10,000 crunches, and it can be used on the arms, legs, glutes and abdomen for impressive results.

For those who have lost significant weight, Emsculpt Neo can help your body look and feel more youthful. For instance, a 30-pound weight loss will have different impacts on a 20-year-old body compared to a 40-year-old body. Emsculpt Neo helps bridge that gap, giving your body a more youthful appearance.

Weight loss is indeed a journey, and while medications and aesthetic treatments can greatly assist, the process can still be challenging. I highly recommend partnering with Premier Weight Loss to embark on your weight loss journey. At SHarper, we are here to support you in looking and feeling your best after your weight loss. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

To learn more, visit www.PWLindy.com. Remember, you’ve got this!