Voted best weight loss center from Connect Savannah in 2022 and 2021, the Nurse Practitioners at Kessinger Aesthetic Dermatology are here to help you reach your health and wellness goals. On your first weight loss office visit, you receive a folder filled with information that takes you back to the basics of weight loss. We are comprehensive in our approach, so the providers will discuss topics such as goal setting, barriers to overcome (such as emotional, environmental, social, and more), and we discuss the fundamental concepts of physical activity and nutritional interventions. At each visit we explore individual topics more in depth, education is reviewed and reinforced, and a plan is put into place according to the patient's goals and every-changing life circumstances.
The Nurse Practitioners provide medication management in an effort to support your weight loss journey. There are a variety of medications available for medical weight loss, but the most common medications discussed include:
Phentermine (Adipex): An anorexiant/stimulant that increases your metabolism which maximizes your fat burning potential. It also decreases your appetite which supports regulated caloric goals.
Semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic): A GLP-1 that affects the appetite regulation incretins which lowers the desire for food, slows gastric emptying, and enhances glucose-dependant insulin secretion.
Bupropion/Naltrexone (Contrave): A combination of 2 medications that work together to reduce the appetite (by increasing Dopamine activity), increase energy expenditure, and helps control food cravings and overeating behavior by increasing PMOC activity.
We will work together to find a regimen that fits your health status and weight loss goals. Medications are a great adjunct to a healthy lifestyle and can be used to aid in your weight loss plan.
At Kessinger Aesthetic Dermatology we take weight loss to another level by offering complimentary services that would hasten or facilitate better weight loss outcomes. These services include
IV/IM injections that can be customized to your specific needs. We offer injections such as NAD (dubbed “The fountain of youth”), B complex vitamins, Carnitine, MIC, and more! After all, who doesn't want more energy, increased metabolic functions, and cellular support? Weight loss is hard enough as it is! Check out the injectable vitamin page for more information.
EM Slim NEO machine, which is a RF and HIFEM+ device that is powered by Tesla and packs a weight loss punch! This device can increase your muscle mass by 25% and decrease your fat by 30%. And as you know, muscles burn more calories than fat!
Meal plans that can help nutritionally naive individuals that may need more specific guidance on dietary changes. Our plans can be purchased at any point in the weight loss journey, so that you can pick and choose when a more tailored nutrition plan would be most helpful for you. After all, no weight loss plan is a one-size-fits-all.
We provide you with resources that will support accountability, self discipline, and aid in tracking your energy in/energy out variables such as macronutrients or exercise regimens. We can use these resources both during a visit and while at home. Because we can never have enough support, right?
Zao Health Supplements:
Carb Blocker - Inhibits the absorption of carbohydrates, Reducing craving for sugar, Supports glucose metabolism & insulin efficiency
Hunger Control - Proper fat metabolism & development of lean body mass, Appetite control and hunger management, Maintenance of cortisol & blood sugar levels within normal range
5-HTP - Emotional well-being, Pain relief in muscles, ligaments & tendons, Insomnia relief, Reduction in migraine headaches, Healthy weight
Tress - Hair health & growth, Nutrients to repair damaged hair follicles
Thyroid Support - Optimize thyroid function & health, Relieve fatigue, manage weight, appetite & mood, Healthy T4 & T3 ratios & elevate cellular metabolism
