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Weight-Loss Prescription Medication



Transform Your Life, Transform Your Body


GOAL
Weight Management


PRODUCTS
Phentermine, Qsymia, Contrave, and Plenity


DOWNTIME
None


COST
$150/month for consultation (medication paid at pharmacy)


plenity weight loss


Plenity, made from naturally derived building blocks, is a capsule that helps you feel full, eat less, and lose weight. Plenity absorbs the water you drink with it and mixes with the food you eat. And as you continue to use it, you feel fuller throughout the day.


Dr. Garelick, Board-Certified

Dr Maria Garelick

Dr. Maria Garelick, MD, is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of exceptional experience in the field. She specializes in the art of aesthetic medicine, with extensive experience as an injector of toxins and fillers, and anti-aging treatments such as Sculptra and Radiesse, as well as buttocks enhancement and correction with injectables. Her commitment to comprehensive wellness extends beyond aesthetics, as she also specializes in rejuvenation and sexual enhancement treatments, mole removal, and more, providing holistic care to her patients.


Dr. Alcarez, DO

Dr Kathryn Alcarez

Dr. Kathryn Alcarez is a highly experienced Primary Care Physician with a remarkable focus on injectable treatments for over 5 years. With an educational background from Boston University, she has cultivated her expertise in a range of specialized areas, including Fillers, Radiesse, and Sculptra for body and hand rejuvenation. Dr. Alcarez is also extremely-versed in wellness and weight loss treatments. With her holistic approach, Dr. Alcarez strives to provide comprehensive care that addresses both the physical and motional well-being of her patients.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

CAN I LOSE WEIGHT WITH PRESCRIPTION DRUGS?
Clinical studies have shown that nearly 6 out of 10 people who took Plenity lost at least 5% of their body weight. Their average weight loss was 10% (about 22 pounds). At the same time, similar studies have shown that people who take Topamax for weight loss lose about 11 pounds in comparison to placebo groups. The weight loss effect of these medications increase with both duration of treatment and dosage, when taken for at least four months.
HOW DOES PLENITY FOR WEIGHT LOSS WORK?
Plenity is an oral capsule designed to promote fullness and increase satiety to help patients manage their weight. As the capsules disintegrate in the stomach and they release special particles, which can hydrate up to 100 times their original weight. These particles can occupy about a quarter of average stomach volume when fully hydrated. The gel particles mix with ingested foods, creating a larger volume with higher elasticity and viscosity in the stomach and small intestine, promoting satiety and fullness. And after passing through the digestive system, Plenity particles are eliminated through normal bowel movements (not absorbed).
WHAT IS CONTRAVE AND HOW DOES IT CONTRIBUTE TO WEIGHT LOSS?
Contrave is an FDA-approved prescription medication that combines bupropion and naltrexone. Bupropion is an antidepressant that can help reduce appetite, while naltrexone is used to decrease cravings and prevent overeating. The combined effects of these medications may aid in weight loss. Contrave is typically prescribed alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
WHAT IS QSYMIA AND HOW DOES IT CONTRIBUTE TO WEIGHT LOSS?
Qsymia is an FDA-approved prescription medication that combines phentermine and topiramate extended-release. Phentermine acts as an appetite suppressant, while topiramate affects appetite control centers in the brain. The combined effects of these medications can help reduce hunger and increase satiety, leading to potential weight loss. Qsymia is typically prescribed in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
HOW OFTEN IS THE TREATMENT WITH PLENITY?
Most patients take around three Plenity capsules with water, twice a day, 20 minutes before lunch and dinner. Because Plenity’s “naturally derived building blocks” form an absorbent and dissolvable hydrogel that can grow up to 100 times their size during digestion, absorbing all the water around them.
IS PLENITY FOR WEIGHT LOSS SAFE?
Plenity has a well proven safety profile and during clinical trials was just as well-tolerated as its placebo version. Bur, the most common side effects include fullness, bloating, flatulence, and/or abdominal pain.
WHERE CAN I SEEK MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WEIGHT LOSS PRESCRIPTIONS NEAR MIDTOWN NYC?
At StudioMD Medical Aesthetics & Wellness Centers our patients are always our top priority and we pride ourselves on our excellent service. If you have any further questions about your prescription medications for weight loss, book an appointment with one of our specialists today. We offer complimentary initial consultations in all of our 7 locations, including Midtown at 57th Street. We’ll be happy to see you and to assist you with your health and wellness journey.
IS PLENITY A FDA APPROVED MEDICATION?
The FDA has unanimously approved a Plenity for weight loss. It should be noted, however, that Plenity is neither a medication or appetite suppressor. It also isn't a diuretic that helps you lose weight. In reality, the digestive tract does not absorb it. Plenity is an FDA-approved weight reduction supplement that helps you feel fuller at mealtime and throughout the day by taking up space in your stomach.
WHO WILL EVALUATE ME AND PRESCRIBE THE PLENITY FOR WEIGHT LOSS?
Dr. Ahwadesh Gupta is a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician, licensed in New York, experienced in Internal Medicine office and hospital work, and with over ten years of experience in cosmetic procedures and weight loss medicine. His professional aesthetics skills include the performance of Botox, Fillers, and PRFM injections, Vampire Face Lifts, Breast Lifts, and the use of different cosmetic lasers. At StudioMD Midtown, Dr Gupta will see you for your Plenity prescription, as well as investigate, with a holistic take, what other treatments and medicamentos available best serve your wellness goals.

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