A NEW YOU

More Than Weight Loss, A Commitment to Your Well-Being

Your goals are personal, and your care should be too. Our medically guided weight loss program combines GLP-1 medications, including semaglutide and tirzepatide, with ongoing support and individualized guidance. We care about more than the number on the scale. We’re invested in the long-term success, well-being, and overall health of every client we care for.

The Benefits

GLP-1 medications can support meaningful, sustainable weight loss by helping reduce appetite, improve feelings of fullness, and make it easier to manage portions and cravings. For many clients, these changes can make healthy habits feel more manageable while supporting improvements in overall metabolic health. Combined with medical guidance and ongoing support, treatment can become a powerful tool for creating lasting change.

How It Works

GLP-1 medications work by mimicking naturally occurring hormones involved in appetite, digestion, and blood sugar regulation. They communicate with areas of the brain that influence hunger and fullness while also slowing digestion, helping you feel satisfied longer after eating. Semaglutide primarily works through the GLP-1 pathway, while tirzepatide acts on both GLP-1 and GIP receptors, providing an additional pathway involved in appetite and metabolic regulation.

THE EMERALD DIFFERENCE

Why Choose Emerald Aesthetics for Medical Weight Loss?

Individualized Care. Ongoing Support. A Long-Term Approach.

Weight loss is highly personal, and successful treatment involves more than a prescription. At Emerald Aesthetics, our medical weight loss program is built around you, with individualized medication management, regular check-ins, and continued guidance throughout your journey. Our goal is to help you make meaningful progress while supporting your health and well-being along the way.

A Plan Personalized to You

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to medical weight loss. We consider your goals, health history, progress, and response to treatment when developing your plan, including whether semaglutide or tirzepatide may be appropriate for you.

Individualized Dosing & Medical Oversight

Your medication and dosage are carefully managed based on how your body responds. Rather than automatically increasing your dose, we evaluate your progress, appetite, side effects, and overall experience to help determine the appropriate next step in your treatment.

Consistent Support Along the Way

You are not simply given medication and sent on your way. Regular check-ins give us an opportunity to follow your progress, answer questions, discuss challenges, and make adjustments when appropriate, so you have support throughout your weight loss journey.

Focused on What Comes Next

Reaching a goal weight is only part of the journey. We place an emphasis on long-term success, helping you navigate maintenance, healthy habits, and the next phase of your plan as your needs evolve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know About Medical Weight Loss, From GLP-1 Medications and Getting Started to What You Can Expect Throughout Your Journey
  •  'Agonist' means the medication works similarly to a naturally occurring hormone called GLP-1.

  • GLP-1 is produced in the body after eating a meal.

  • GLP-1 medications are used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity.  

  • They make you feel full which ultimately decreases hunger and cravings.​
  • They also help regulate your insulin and blood sugar levels.

  • These effects lead to weight loss.

  • Weight loss can help improve conditions that are closely related to weight: sleep apnea, high cholesterol, diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, etc. ​

Weekly injections are given using a very small needle. 

Studies indicate most patients lose 10-15% of their body weight. 

  • Common side effects include nausea, heartburn, and constipation.  

  • We will thoroughly go over these side effects with you during the consultation.

  • We will also help you throughout your time in the program with strategies to minimize any side effects that you are experiencing. 

  • < 18 years old

  • BMI < 25​

  • If you are unsure of your BMI, please use this BMI calculator.
  • Women who are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breastfeeding

  • Kidney disease

  • Personal history of multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome or pancreatitis

  • Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma

  • Diabetics

  • While this medication is used to treat diabetes, we do not treat diabetics at Emerald Aesthetics. We prefer you to be managed on this medication by your primary care practitioner or an endocrinologist. ​
  • Yes, we offer virtual appointments for Initial Weight Loss Consultations and Follow-up Appointments. ​

  •  Monday-Friday 9am-4pm. 

  • Follow-up appointments (virtual or in-person) are monthly, or more frequently if needed.  

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  •  come in every week.

  • You will pick up your medication and supplies monthly at the office.
  • Pick-up times are available Mon-Thurs (9-5), Fri (9-4) and Sat (9-1).
  • The Weight Loss Consultation appointment costs $49.

  • Monthly plans start at $299/month. 
  • Complimentary Wellness Consult with Simone McKenna.  Simone specializes in healthy eating, meal planning, movement, exercise, etc. ​

  • Discounts at Dublin Nutrition.  Located in Bridge Park, they have a wide variety of low calorie, high protein, DELICIOUS shakes!​

  • Discounts at local gyms and online fitness programs: Harbor Yoga, CycleBar, F45 Training, GRIND Fitness

Your Journey starts here

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Your weight loss journey starts with a conversation. Meet with a member of our team to discuss your goals, learn whether medical weight loss is right for you, and create a plan designed around your individual needs.