At BelleSoul Aesthetics, a boutique medical spa in Scarborough, ME, we offer Semaglutide Weight Loss Program which has been designed to empower individuals on their journey towards achieving sustainable and healthy weight loss. Our commitment is to guide and support clients through a comprehensive program by leveraging the benefits of Semaglutide to foster lasting well-being. We look forward to being a part of your transformative journey toward achieving a healthier lifestyle.
Our program is designed specifically for adult clients. We ask for an 8-12 week commitment, depending on the desired weight loss goals, along with maintenance and gradual tapering off. During your office visits, we will monitor your weight (including body composition), assess vital signs, review symptoms, adjust doses as needed, and track your progress with diet and exercise.
If you are interested in using Semaglutide injections for weight loss, prior consultation is required with Anna Stasiv, Board Certified Nurse Practitioner, to determine if it is a safe and appropriate weight loss option for you. Anna will conduct a comprehensive medical history and physical examination. If you are identified as a suitable candidate, we will proceed with enrolling you in our weight loss program and design a personalized treatment plan specific for you.
What is Semaglutide?
Semaglutide belongs to a class of medications called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) agonists, which mimic the hormone GLP-1 in your body to lower blood sugar levels after a meal and increase satiety. It is an injectable medication that has been used to manage Type 2 diabetes. In addition to blood sugar-lowering effects, Semaglutide injections have been also found to help with weight loss. Semaglutide injections have been approved by the FDA since 2021 as weight loss treatment for individuals who are obese or overweight and have at least one weight-related medical condition. For best results, Semaglutide should be used in combination with decreased calorie intake, increased nutrient-dense diet, and increased physical activity.
Weight loss with Semaglutide injections is achieved through a mechanism of appetite suppression and feeling of satiety which results in decreased calorie consumption. Studies have shown that individuals who take Semaglutide injections for weight loss can expect to lose average of 10%-15% of their body weight over the course of a year. However, weight loss is an individual journey that depends on many factors, and the exact amount of weight loss can’t be guaranteed.
Potential Health Benefits of Weight Loss:
Decreases risk of cardiovascular disease by improving blood pressure and cholesterol.
Decreases risk of adult onset diabetes mellitus.
Decreases risk of developing arthritis or musculoskeletal conditions that are caused by excessive weight.
Improves sleep apnea symptoms.
Reduces depression related to an excess weight and improves emotional and psychological well-being.
Increases ability to be more physically active and improves overall quality of life.
Side Effects and Contraindications
During your consultation with Anna, Nurse Practitioner, side effects and contraindications will be discussed in detail. Briefly, most side effects are mild and occur with dose titration which then improve or resolve in a few weeks. In most recent clinical trials, less than 5% of people discontinued the weight loss medication due to side effects.
The most common side effects with the Semaglutide Injections include, but are not limited to: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, acid reflux, abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, and low risk of mild hair loss.
Less common adverse reactions include, but are not limited to: pancreatitis, anaphylaxis/angioedema, thyroid disorder, visual changes, hypoglycemia, and acute gallbladder disease.
Contraindications: Personal & family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2; Known hypersensitivity to Semaglutide; Acute Pancreatitis; Acute Gallbladder Disease; Hypoglycemia; Acute Kidney Injury; Type 1 Diabetes or Diabetic Retinopathy Complications in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes; Thyroid Cancer or Thyroid Nodules; Heart Rate Increase; Suicidal Behavior and Ideation; Body Dysmorphic Disorder; Eating Disorders (anorexia, bulimia); Pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
How To Get Started?
Call us today or schedule your initial consultation and assessment to see if our program is right for you. Have additional questions about the program? You can e-mail Anna here.
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My experiences with Anna at BelleSoul has been and continues to be exceptional. I have loved every treatment she has done and have future appointments. I especially appreciate the education she gives behind what she does and her gentleness. I am gaining so much more confidence with how I look as I age with subtle but powerful changes. Thank you Anna. You ROCK!!!
Anne Collette
Customer
Anna at BelleSoul was fantastic! She is very knowledgeable and a master of her craft. She has a compassionate way and takes the time to listen to your needs. I highly recommend BelleSoul, you will surely be in great hands!
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Came here after seeing the positive reviews online. Compared to the larger companies in the area Anna listens to your concerns and offers advice beyond the treatments. She follows up with your aftercare just to ensure everything is going well. I felt comfortable during all our appointments and will continue coming back and advising friends and family to stop by. Highly recommend!
Tatjana Simanic
Customer
I’ve been seeing Anna for years for Botox and filler, each time walking away with a boost of confidence. Most recently she was able to correct an under eye issue that I have been self conscious about my entire life. She’s gentle, conservative, and honest with her treatments. Her work is magical!
Stephanie Boulos
Customer
Anna is incredibly wonderful, knowledgeable… and with high recommendation BelleSoul is a very great resource for you!
Ron Cody
Customer
Anna is very honest and explains all of the risks and benefits. I have not had that type of transparency in the aesthetics industry. I am thankful for her time and will be going back, as well as referring others to her business.
Sage Nash
Customer
She was so detailed oriented and always goes above and beyond! Recommend Anna 100%, all my friends are very impressed as well! I can’t tell you enough how happy I am with the results! Thank you Anna
Alina Klapon
Customer
Anna was very pleasant to deal with. Nice new clean environment. Everything that was going to be done was explained well. I would definitely recommend!
Mark Nolan
Customer
I had booked an appointment at another location and they called and cancelled about 30 minutes prior to my appointment. I called Anna and she was able to fit me in that day! Her space was beautiful; clean and professional. She was so honest about the process, and admittedly the appointment probably took longer than normal because we were laughing so hard throughout it. It was my first time receiving a treatment and I was made to feel so comfortable and confident . It’s now several weeks later and my treatment is still working beautifully. She is an absolute ray of sunshine and I will definitely be returning. Can’t recommend highly enough.
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