by Katie Kajitor, Lead Clinician and Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner | Mar 11, 2026 | The Blog
If you are nearing your goal weight or thinking about discontinuing treatment, it is completely appropriate to ask what happens when you stop semaglutide. This is one of the most important parts of the conversation, and it deserves the same level of planning as the...
by Katie Kajitor, Lead Clinician and Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner | Mar 2, 2026 | The Blog
If you are using semaglutide or considering starting a GLP-1 medication, it is important to understand how muscle loss can play a role during your weight loss journey. Many patients come in focused on weight loss, but as treatment progresses, the conversation often...
by Katie Kajitor, Lead Clinician and Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner | Feb 17, 2026 | The Blog
As GLP-1 use rises, so do concerns about the impact of rapid weight loss, specifically potential muscle loss. Losing muscle, which can account for 20-40% of weight lost without proper strategy, lowers your resting energy expenditure (REE) and increases the risk of...
by Katie Kajitor, Lead Clinician and Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner | Feb 2, 2026 | The Blog
When patients start semaglutide, it’s very common to see early changes on the scale. So, when weight loss slows or pauses, it can understandably raise concern. Many people wonder whether the medication has stopped working or whether they have done something wrong. In...
by Katie Kajitor, Lead Clinician and Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner | Jan 29, 2026 | The Blog
It’s very common to have questions about your skin after significant weight loss, especially if that weight loss happened quickly, such as with GLP-1 medications like Semaglutide or Tirzepatide. Many patients notice areas of looseness or sagging, and it’s completely...
