Presence Aesthetics & MedSpa

How your body benefits from Medical Weight Loss:

Lowers Blood Pressure: Weight loss can significantly reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Even losing 5–10% of body weight can help lower blood pressure, reducing the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and hypertension-related complications.
Improves Cholesterol Profile: Weight loss often leads to a reduction in LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides, while raising HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol). This balance reduces the risk of atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in arteries), improving overall cardiovascular health.
Reduces Heart Disease Risk: Weight loss can lower the risk of developing coronary artery disease, heart failure, and other heart-related conditions by reducing strain on the heart and improving overall circulation.

Improves Insulin Sensitivity: Excess weight, particularly visceral fat, leads to insulin resistance, which is a precursor to type 2 diabetes. Losing weight improves insulin sensitivity, allowing the body to use insulin more effectively and regulate blood sugar levels.
Reduces HbA1c: Medical weight loss programs can help reduce HbA1c (a marker of long-term blood sugar control), leading to better management of type 2 diabetes or even remission in some cases.
Decreases Risk of Diabetes Onset: For those at risk of developing diabetes (e.g., individuals with prediabetes), medical weight loss can delay or prevent the onset of the disease. Losing 5–7% of body weight can significantly reduce the risk of progressing to type 2 diabetes.

Reduces in Fatty Liver Disease: Excess body fat, especially visceral fat, is associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Medical weight loss can significantly reduce fat buildup in the liver, improving liver function and potentially preventing the progression to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which can lead to liver damage and cirrhosis.
Improves Liver Enzymes: Weight loss helps normalize liver enzymes, which are markers of liver inflammation and damage.

Obesity is linked to an increased risk of several types of cancer, including breast, colon, endometrial, and kidney cancers. Weight loss, especially when achieved through medical programs, can reduce levels of chronic inflammation and hormonal imbalances that contribute to cancer development.
Reduces Inflammation: Weight loss reduces chronic low-grade inflammation, which is a risk factor for cancer development. Lower levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of inflammation, are commonly seen in patients with weight loss through our medical program.

Reduces Joint Pain: Excess weight, especially in the abdominal region, puts significant pressure on joints, particularly the knees, hips, and lower back. Weight loss reduces the load on these joints, easing pain from osteoarthritis and improves overall mobility.
Improves Functionality: Losing weight improves joint function, range of motion, and overall physical activity, allowing individuals to move more freely and engage in regular exercise, further promoting weight maintenance and improved health.
Prevents Osteoarthritis Progression: Weight loss can slow or prevent the progression of osteoarthritis, especially in weight-bearing joints.

Improves Mood: Weight loss is often associated with better mental health outcomes, such as reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety. Regular exercise, improved self-esteem, and the release of endorphins contribute to better mood and mental clarity.
Reduces Risk of Sleep Apnea: Obesity is a major risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition that can affect sleep quality and lead to daytime fatigue and cognitive issues. Weight loss can reduce airway obstruction, decreasing the severity of sleep apnea or eliminating the condition entirely.
Better Sleep Quality: Weight loss, especially when combined with lifestyle changes, improves sleep quality by reducing the severity of conditions like sleep apnea, as well as reducing discomfort from joint pain and heartburn.

Improved Fertility: Excess weight is linked to hormonal imbalances that can affect fertility, particularly in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Medical weight loss can improve ovulation and regulate menstrual cycles, boosting fertility.
Better Regulation of Estrogen and Testosterone: Losing weight can help normalize estrogen levels in women and testosterone levels in men, reducing the risk of hormone-related conditions such as endometrial cancer or low testosterone.

Improves Lung Function: Weight loss reduces the burden on the lungs, improving lung capacity and reducing shortness of breath during physical activity. It can also ease the symptoms of conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Decreases Risk of Respiratory Issues: Obesity is associated with increased airway resistance, which makes it harder to breathe, especially during sleep. Weight loss reduces the fat surrounding the chest and airways, improving airflow.

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions, including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels, that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
Medical weight loss significantly improves each component of metabolic syndrome by reducing abdominal fat, improving cholesterol levels, and normalizing blood sugar and blood pressure, thereby lowering the overall risk of developing serious complications.

Significant, sustained weight loss has been associated with longer life expectancy in individuals with obesity and related health conditions. Medical weight loss reduces the risk of developing life-threatening diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers, thus improving overall longevity.
Improves Quality of Life: Beyond adding years to life, medical weight loss improves the quality of life by reducing the severity of chronic conditions, improving mobility, enhancing mental well-being, and boosting energy levels.