Medical Weight Loss & GLP-1 Management
Astoria Esthetics offers medically supervised weight management in Astoria, Queens, combining provider-directed treatment with personalized nutrition guidance and ongoing support. For eligible patients, treatment may include FDA-approved GLP-1-based weight-management medications prescribed and monitored by a licensed healthcare provider. Your program is tailored to your medical history, goals, treatment response, and long-term health needs.
Medical weight management combines clinical evaluation, prescription treatment when appropriate, nutrition, physical activity, and ongoing monitoring.
GLP-1-based medications can help regulate appetite and increase feelings of fullness. Some medications, such as semaglutide, act on GLP-1 receptors, while tirzepatide acts on both GIP and GLP-1 receptors.
These medications are intended to be used alongside nutrition and physical activity rather than as a replacement for healthy lifestyle habits.
At Astoria Esthetics, medication is only one part of the program. We also focus on nutrition, maintaining lean body mass, healthy habits, and ongoing follow-up.
What Is Medical Weight Loss With GLP-1 Medications?
What Does Our Weight Management Program Include?
Medical Evaluation
A licensed healthcare provider reviews your health history, current medications, previous weight-management efforts, goals, and other relevant factors to determine whether prescription treatment is appropriate.
Additional testing or laboratory work may be recommended depending on your health history and treatment plan.
Personalized Nutrition Support
Nutrition guidance is tailored to your appetite, eating habits, schedule, preferences, and treatment goals.
The focus may include adequate protein, nutrient-dense foods, hydration, meal planning, and sustainable eating habits while your appetite changes.
Ongoing Monitoring
Follow-up visits allow your provider to monitor progress, treatment response, side effects, and medication tolerance.
Medication doses may be adjusted according to the prescribing information and your provider's clinical judgment.
When Will I See Results?
Weight-management results vary considerably from person to person.
Factors that can affect your progress include:
Starting weight and health status
Medication prescribed
Dose and treatment duration
Nutrition and physical activity
Sleep and lifestyle habits
Medical conditions
Individual response to treatment
Weight-management medications can help some people lose weight when combined with lifestyle and behavioral changes, but no specific amount of weight loss can be guaranteed.
Your provider will track your response over time and adjust your treatment plan when appropriate.
Is Medical Weight Loss Right for Me?
Prescription weight-management medications are not appropriate for everyone.
Healthcare professionals generally consider factors such as BMI, weight-related medical conditions, health history, previous treatment efforts, current medications, and potential risks before prescribing medication.
Tell your provider if you:
Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
Have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma
Have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
Have a history of pancreatitis or gallbladder problems
Have significant gastrointestinal disease or severe digestive symptoms
Have kidney or liver disease
Have diabetes or take medications that affect blood sugar
Take other weight-management medications
Have allergies to medications
Have a current or previous eating disorder or concerns about disordered eating
Have any other significant medical condition
For semaglutide and tirzepatide weight-management products, a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2 is a contraindication. Pregnancy also requires special consideration, and weight-loss treatment should not be continued simply for weight reduction during pregnancy.
Your provider will determine whether treatment is appropriate based on the specific medication being considered.
What to Expect During Treatment
Before Your Appointment
Before prescription treatment begins:
Your provider reviews your medical and weight history
Current medications and supplements are reviewed
Your goals and previous weight-management efforts are discussed
Measurements and vital signs may be obtained
Laboratory testing may be ordered when clinically appropriate
Medication benefits, risks, side effects, and alternatives are reviewed
If treatment is appropriate, your provider will explain how to use the medication and what symptoms should prompt medical attention.
What Are the Possible Side Effects?
Side effects depend on the medication prescribed.
Common gastrointestinal effects of GLP-1-based weight-management medications can include:
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Constipation
Abdominal discomfort
Indigestion or reflux
Other effects may occur depending on the medication.
Serious complications are less common but can include conditions such as pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, dehydration-related kidney injury, severe gastrointestinal reactions, or allergic reactions.
Current FDA labeling for Wegovy® and Zepbound® also includes a boxed warning regarding thyroid C-cell tumors observed in animal studies; it is unknown whether these medications cause medullary thyroid carcinoma in humans.
Your provider will discuss the risks relevant to the medication prescribed to you.
During Treatment
Your treatment plan may include:
Regular provider follow-ups
Nutrition consultations
Monitoring of weight and other relevant health measures
Medication adjustment when clinically appropriate
Review of side effects and tolerability
Support for physical activity and muscle preservation
Long-term maintenance planning
Weight management is usually an ongoing process rather than a short-term prescription.
Why Choose Astoria Esthetics?
Treatments are performed by qualified licensed professionals under appropriate medical oversight.
Licensed Providers
Natural-Looking Results
Our approach focuses on refined, balanced results that complement your natural features.
Personalized Care
Each treatment plan is tailored to your goals, concerns, and individual needs.
Complimentary Consultation
Start with a consultation to discuss your goals and explore the most suitable treatment options.
Modern Treatment Options
We offer a wide range of aesthetic, skin, body, and wellness services in one location.
Located on 30th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, with easy access from surrounding neighborhoods.
Convenient Astoria Location
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Check out our FAQ or contact us anytime. If you’re ready, book your consultation or schedule your appointment today.
-
GLP-1 receptor agonists can influence appetite and satiety, helping some patients feel fuller and eat less. Tirzepatide acts on both GIP and GLP-1 receptors. These medications are used together with nutrition and physical activity as part of a broader weight-management plan.
-
Eligibility depends on the specific medication and your medical history. In general, FDA-approved weight-management medications may be considered for adults with obesity or for some adults with overweight who also have weight-related health conditions. Your provider determines whether treatment is appropriate for you.
-
FDA-approved medications for chronic weight management currently include semaglutide under the brand Wegovy® and tirzepatide under the brand Zepbound®, among other prescription options. The appropriate medication depends on your individual medical evaluation.
-
Treatment duration varies. Some patients may remain on prescription weight-management medication long term when it continues to provide benefit and is well tolerated. Your provider will determine the appropriate duration based on your response and health needs.
-
Some weight regain can occur after weight-management medication is discontinued. This is one reason nutrition, physical activity, behavior change, and maintenance planning remain important throughout treatment.
-
Loss of lean tissue can occur during significant weight loss. Maintaining appropriate nutrition, adequate protein intake, and resistance exercise may help support lean body mass during a weight-management program.
-
Laboratory testing is not identical for every patient. Your provider may order or review labs depending on your health history, medications, symptoms, and the treatment being considered.
-
Tell your provider about any current or previous eating disorder or disordered eating. Your history should be evaluated individually so your provider can determine whether prescription weight-management treatment is safe and appropriate and whether additional specialist care is needed.
-
No. Medical weight management is intended to address body weight and associated health goals. Body contouring targets specific areas of the body and is not a substitute for weight-loss treatment.