Key Takeaways from Webinar, "Introducing the Newest Weight Loss Solution: The Signature Skinny Shot" Key Takeaways from Webinar, “Introducing the Newest Weight Loss Solution: The Signature Skinny Shot”

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Executive Summary

The webinar discussed the Signature Skinny Shot program offered by La Jolla Cosmetic, which utilizes GLP-1 agonists for weight loss. Dr. Gerald Haas, an anesthesiologist with over 36 years of experience, explained the science behind these medications, which mimic the body’s natural response to food intake, suppressing appetite and promoting a sense of fullness. The program is medically supervised, with personalized phone calls and an interactive scale to track progress. The program timeframe for many people is about six months, but it can be adjusted based on individual needs. The cost ranges from $495 to $995 per month, depending on the specific medication used. The program is designed to be safe and effective, with the goal of helping patients reach their ideal weight and improve their overall health.

Speakers

Jerry Haas, MD, Board Certified Anesthesiologist and Signature Skinny Shot Program Director at La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
Monique Ramsey, Chief Community Officer at La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre

Key Takeaways

1. Innovative Weight Loss Program: The webinar discussed a new weight loss program offered by La Jolla Cosmetic, which utilizes GLP-1 agonists, a new class of weight loss medications that mimic the body’s natural response to food intake. These medications work by suppressing appetite, slowing stomach emptying, and stimulating insulin secretion.

2. Personalized Weight Management Plan: The program is medically supervised and includes personalized phone calls, diet and exercise guidelines, and an interactive scale with an app to track progress.

3. Proven Medication Safety Record: The medications used in the program, semaglutide and tirzepatide, have been around for more than 20 years and have a proven safety record. They are administered through weekly subcutaneous injections. Typical side effects can include nausea, vomiting, burping, constipation, and/or diarrhea, but these are generally manageable with dosing adjustments.

4. Program Eligibility Criteria: The program is open to anyone interested in weight management or weight loss, but there are certain exclusions, including individuals with diabetes, pancreatitis, thyroid cancer, kidney dysfunction, and severe gastric reflux. Participants must also be California residents.

5. Program Cost and Subscription: The cost of the program ranges from $495 to $995 per month, depending on the medication and dosage. The program operates on a subscription basis, with charges occurring every 28 days. Once participants reach their goal weight, there are options for maintenance programs.

Key Quote

“These medications are really game changers for weight loss. They mimic your body’s natural response that occurs when you ingest food, working at various levels in your body to create a sense of fullness, suppress your appetite, and stimulate insulin secretion. This not only helps in weight loss but also offers us the opportunity to start eating more healthily because you don’t have those cravings that you had before. You can make better choices and that just helps you lose weight more quickly.”
Gerry Haas, MD, Board Certified Anesthesiologist and Signature Skinny Shot Program Director