If you have tried diets, apps and gym memberships and the scale still won’t move, you are not short on willpower. Weight is affected by appetite, hormones and metabolism. GLP-1 weight loss injections in Springville, UT are a medical option that works on appetite and fullness, for adults who qualify.
GLP-1 medications mimic a natural hormone that helps you feel full sooner and stay full longer. Combined with changes in eating and activity, they help many people lose weight. Our clinical team prescribes and monitors your treatment.
When GLP-1 Weight Loss May Be Right for You
GLP-1 medications are approved for chronic weight management in adults with a body mass index of 30 or higher, or 27 or higher with a weight-related health condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes or high cholesterol. They are not right for everyone.
They are not recommended for people with a personal or family history of a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma, or for some other conditions. A full health review is the first step.
The best candidates are adults who have tried changing their eating and activity, are ready to keep working on those habits, and can come in for regular check-ins. GLP-1 medicine is a tool, not a shortcut, and people who pair it with steady lifestyle changes tend to see the most lasting results.
Our GLP-1 Process
Your first visit covers your health history, current medicines, weight history and goals. If you are a good candidate, your provider explains how the medication works, how to give the weekly injection and what side effects to watch for — most commonly nausea or stomach upset, which often ease as your body adjusts.
Treatment starts at a low dose that increases slowly over several weeks. You check in regularly so your provider can track progress, adjust the dose and manage side effects. Weight loss is gradual, and lasting results depend on building eating and activity habits along the way.
Small habits make the medication work better and help with side effects: eat smaller meals, stop when you feel full, choose protein and vegetables first, limit greasy and very sugary foods, and drink plenty of water. Strength training helps you keep muscle as you lose weight. Your provider will talk with you about how long to stay on treatment and what to expect if you stop.
GLP-1 Weight Loss Cost in Springville
Cost depends on the medication, your dose and whether your insurance covers weight-management drugs, which varies widely. Your provider and our front desk will explain the cost of the program and the medication before you start.
Why Choose Us
Your GLP-1 treatment is prescribed and followed by a medical team, not sold over a counter. Our practice is led by Dr. Michael Peterson, a board-certified dermatologist, with experienced physician assistants and a board-certified nurse practitioner. We offer same-day consultations in Springville and check-ins by telehealth. Daily Herald readers voted us first in the Best of Utah Valley from 2019 through 2023.
GLP-1 weight loss is offered through our Springville medical spa.