Obesity
Obesity is increasing worldwide, affecting both affluent and low-income countries. This problem should be highlighted as it not only impacts our appearance but is also a significant risk factor for numerous illnesses. Therefore, maintaining a healthy weight and reducing fat should be a priority. Along with diet and exercise, can aesthetic treatments assist us in achieving this goal?
Obesity is when we accumulate too much fat in our body by eating more calories than we need. The normal fat content in men is 15-18% and women is 20-25%, but it increases as we age. Obesity is a disease classified by WHO that shares similarities with many chronic diseases. Overweight is BMI 25-29.9 and obese is BMI ≥30.
Causes
We should balance our daily calorie intake and usage to maintain the right energy levels for the day. If calorie intake exceeds usage over a long period, it can lead to fat accumulation and obesity.
Genetics
Obesity is influenced by genetics. Children born to obese parents have a 20-40% chance of becoming obese.
Bad Lifestyle
High calorie diets lack nutrients, causing obesity. Overeating, snacking, and late night eating contribute to fat storage. Unhealthy/extreme dieting hinder fat removal. A sedentary lifestyle slows metabolism and causes fat storage. Poor sleep and excessive drinking add to weight gain.
Age
Our body uses the most energy for basic functions, followed by physical activity and the digestion of food. As we age and become less active, our metabolism slows, increasing the risk of obesity. This is commonly known as middle-age spread.
Stressed
Stress produces cortisol, a hormone that increases hunger and food cravings for high-sugar, high-fat foods. It also reduces sensitivity to feeling full. Mental stress, postpartum, menopausal syndrome, and work pressure can cause hormonal imbalances that lead to weight gain.
Treatment
Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic offers a variety of fat reduction treatments, ensuring to tailor the most safe and effective plan for clients to reduce fat and contour their body.
Lipodissolve injection offered by Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic is a safe and effective way to reduce localized fat, such as double chins, chubby faces, arms, and legs. This treatment boosts fat metabolism, aids digestion of fat cells, and tightens and lifts skin.
How does Lipodissolve Injection work
Lipodissolve injections target and break down fatty cells, allowing the body to remove the fat as waste through the lymphatic system.
Procedure
- 1. Face to face consultation: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider conducts an assessment of the face and provides professional advice on whether lipodissolve injection treatment is suitable. If suitable, the injection site will then be drawn on the face.
- 2. Pre-treatment preparation: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will apply local anesthetic, clean and disinfect the injection area.
- 3. Injection: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will administer with blunt needles to ensure only one injection at each injection zone.
- 4. Post-treatment caring.
Who is it for
- People with problems of stubborn and troubled fat around their body including shoulders, inner thighs, joints, abdomens, etc
- People who have fat deposits in the body and want to eliminate cellulite
- People with uneven skin caused by liposuction treatment
- People who want non-invasive fat reduction treatment and want to avoid surgical, liposuction and full anaesthesia
- People who are physically inactive
Semaglutide Weight Loss
Semaglutide is a medication classified as a GLP-1 receptor agonist, derived from a natural hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). It mimics the action of GLP-1, helping the pancreas release more insulin and reducing the liver’s glucose production, thereby effectively controlling blood sugar levels. At the same time, semaglutide also suppresses appetite, reduces food intake, and aids in weight loss. This makes it an ideal medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity.
How Does it works
Semaglutide plays a crucial role in weight management and blood sugar control by mimicking the effects of GLP-1, a hormone that directly affects areas of the brain responsible for suppressing appetite and signaling satiety. When used in combination with diet and exercise, semaglutide can significantly reduce weight and lower the risk of obesity-related diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions.
In addition, semaglutide helps control blood sugar through dual mechanisms. It stimulates the pancreas to release insulin when blood sugar rises, while simultaneously reducing the liver’s production of glucose, thus more effectively managing weight and improving the management of type 2 diabetes. This scientific mechanism makes semaglutide a multifunctional tool in the treatment of obesity and diabetes-related diseases.
Who is it for
- Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: Semaglutide helps control blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity.
- Overweight or Obese Patients: Semaglutide aids in weight loss by suppressing appetite.
- Diabetic Patients with Cardiovascular Disease: Semaglutide reduces the risk of cardiovascular events and improves heart health.
- People with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Semaglutide improves insulin sensitivity and supports weight management.
- Pre-diabetic or Hyperglycemic Individuals: Semaglutide helps control blood sugar levels and prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.