Medical Weight Loss

Medical weight loss gives you the tools to lose excess weight and keep it off for a lifetime. Wellness by Design provides patient-focused weight loss plans emphasizing diet and lifestyle changes. Victor Zuniga, MD, and his experienced team also prescribe FDA-approved medications like Wegovy® that boost your metabolism to burn fat more efficiently. Call the Shelby, North Carolina, office today to schedule a medical weight loss consultation or book an appointment online.

What is medical weight loss?

Medical weight loss provides physician-supervised support to help you achieve an ideal body weight and reduce your risk factors for obesity-related diseases.

The personalized weight loss programs Wellness by Design offers can address challenges that make weight loss difficult. Dr. Zuniga has a variety of strategies available, including FDA-approved medications to jumpstart your metabolism and help you burn fat more efficiently.

Follow-up visits are available to monitor your weight loss. Dr. Zuniga and his team continue to guide you toward making lasting changes to your diet and exercise plan to maintain a healthy body mass index (BMI).

When should I schedule a medical weight loss consultation?

Your weight contributes to many aspects of your overall health. Excess body fat puts pressure on your internal organs, joints, nerves, and blood vessels.

Over time, the increased pressure can cause the premature breakdown of bones and tissues, leading to:

• Osteoarthritis
• Type 2 diabetes
• Heart disease
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Certain cancers

Schedule a medical weight loss consultation at Wellness by Design if you're overweight or obese but can’t lose weight on your own. You can also benefit from medical weight loss if you have or are at high risk for weight-related chronic diseases.

Dr. Zuniga completes a physical exam and may order blood work to assess your wellness. He and his team create a custom weight loss program that considers your age, existing health, personal preferences, and weight loss goals.

How do medical weight loss medications work?

Wellness by Design offers a weight loss medication like Wegovy (semaglutide) or Mounjaro (tirzepatide). Dr. Zuniga also prescribes other peptides that work in a variety of ways to decrease fat while maintaining lean muscle mass. 

The injectable therapies work similarly to natural hormones in your gut to regulate blood sugar levels, which helps you feel fuller longer after eating and reduces cravings for fatty foods. Together with lifestyle changes and diet modifications, the drugs support safe, consistent weight loss. 

Dr. Zuniga and his team also provide other weight loss support services you can use to improve your metabolism. He may also recommend in-office treatments like peptide therapy and intravenous (IV) hydration therapy to revitalize your energy levels so you can be more active.

Call Wellness by Design today to learn how medical weight loss can benefit you, or book a consultation online.