Medical Weight Loss

Losing weight challenges the most determined patients, but with expert support, you can succeed. Eric Valladares, MD, and his team offer personalized medical weight loss programs at South Florida Surgery, Bariatric and Cosmetic Institute in Miami, Florida. You can benefit from carefully controlled weight loss medications, including appetite suppressants and fat burners, to boost your efforts. Call South Florida Surgery, Bariatric and Cosmetic Institute, or book a medical weight loss evaluation online today.

What is medical weight loss?

Medical weight loss is a doctor-supervised approach to losing weight safely and effectively. Instead of fad diets or extreme workouts, medical weight loss focuses on using science-backed treatments like oral and injectable prescription drugs in combination with expert nutritional guidance to help you achieve your weight loss goals.

If you’ve struggled to shed excess pounds with diet and exercise alone, or if you have weight-related health disorders like pre-diabetes, diabetes or high blood pressure, then medical weight loss is a great option.

What medications do medical weight loss programs use?

GLP-1 medications are one of the primary medical weight loss drugs. They’re a prescription treatment that helps control hunger and regulate blood sugar.

GLP-1 drugs work by slowing digestion, reducing appetite, and improving how your body processes food. These medications can be taken as pills/liquids (oral GLP-1s) or as subcutaneous injections (injectable GLP-1s) usually administered in the stomach, arm or upper thigh.

South Florida Surgery, Bariatric and Cosmetic Institute offers specially formulated compounded GLP-1 medications. They are made in high-quality compounding pharmacies, enabling you to receive customized dosing or combinations of ingredients for a more personalized approach.

Other weight loss drugs the team uses include phentermine and phendimetrazine. These FDA-approved appetite suppressants work by affecting the brain’s appetite center, making it easier to eat less and commit to a healthy eating plan by reducing cravings.

What other treatments do medical weight loss programs offer?

In addition to appetite suppressants, South Florida Surgery, Bariatric and Cosmetic Institute offers intramuscular vitamin B12 and MIC fat burner injections.

Intramuscluar B12 injections boost energy levels, improve metabolism, and support overall health. They are especially helpful for people who may be low in B12, which is essential for energy production and fat metabolism. Patients often find that B12 injections help them stay energized and motivated during their weight-loss journey.

MIC fat burner injections contain a mix of methionine, inositol, and choline, three key nutrients that help break down fat, boost metabolism, and improve liver function.

South Florida Surgery, Bariatric and Cosmetic Institute uses these injections alongside diet and exercise to enhance fat loss and support healthy weight management.

Is medical weight loss safe?

Medical weight loss is doctor-supervised, meaning treatments are carefully prescribed based on your health history and needs. Your provider monitors your progress regularly using convenient telehealth visits and adjusts your plan as needed to keep you on track safely.

If you’re ready to take control of your weight loss journey, call South Florida Surgery, Bariatric and Cosmetic Institute, or book an appointment online today.