Located in Ave Maria | Serving all of Florida
Located in Ave Maria
Serving all of Florida

Is Medical Weight Loss Right For Me?

Is Medical Weight Loss Right For Me?

Are you trying to lose weight? Have you tried diet after diet with little success? If you’ve been struggling with your weight, we’re here to help! Now is the perfect time to take control of your health and feel confident in your wellness journey. At Scale Down, no goal is too large or too small. Our clinical team takes the time to understand your unique needs and prepares a customized, detailed plan for every patient who walks through our doors. Call us today, or click the link below to schedule your consultation. We look forward to helping you reach your goals of a happier and healthier life!

Why Medical Weight Loss?

Why Medical Weight Loss?

Losing weight is a lifelong commitment, and it’s not always easy to do on your own. Medical weight loss offers a supportive, clinically guided approach to help you reach your goals safely and effectively. Under the care of a licensed healthcare professional, evidence-based medications and medical expertise come together to create a realistic, personalized plan tailored to your unique needs. This comprehensive support can help you regain motivation, build confidence, and stay on track, reigniting the hope and determination needed to succeed in adopting a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle.
Losing weight is a lifelong commitment, and it can be difficult to do alone. Medical weight loss is a treatment option to lose weight under the guidance of a licensed, health care professional. Evidence-based medication and medical experience are used to help individuals attempting to lose weight create a realistic plan that meets their unique needs. This helps find and keep the motivation needed to succeed, reigniting hope to persevere in adopting a healthier lifestyle!

Medical Weight Loss Options

Semaglutide

Semaglutide belongs to a class of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, or GLP-1 RAs. It mimics the GLP-1 hormone, released in the gut in response to eating. Semaglutide has emerged as a promising weapon in the battle against obesity. Acting as a signal from the body after meals, this hormone communicates to the brain that satisfaction has been reached, slowing down the rate at which food is digested, prolonging the feeling of fullness, and reducing hunger pangs. These combined effects significantly lower calorie intake, ultimately resulting in significant weight loss.  When complemented by healthy dieting and exercise, Semaglutide represents a profound leap forward in the fight against this prevailing health issue. As patients begin seeing notable results within mere weeks of the initial injection, hope is reignited, and motivation to persevere in adopting a healthier lifestyle is fortified. 

Tirzepatide

Tirzepatide works like other drugs in the GLP-1 family but contains an extra molecule that gives it a slight advantage. The drug has a dual-action design, combining two different peptides, making it the first medication in its class to work on both receptors at the same time. It works as a dual GLP-1 agonist and GIP agonist to maximize similar benefits seen with GLP-1 medications, such as Semaglutide. Adding GIP helps improve blood sugar levels and reduce hunger, beyond what Semaglutide can do alone. For patients who have tried Semaglutide and are looking for an alternative that can provide even more benefits, tirzepatide may be the solution for you. Tirzepatide replicates the peptide produced by the body when full, slowing down the digestion process, ensuring the feeling of being full for longer, and thus reducing the urge to eat. 

Weight Loss Options

Weight Loss Options:

Semaglutide

Semaglutide works by mimicking the natural GLP-1 hormone your body releases when you’re full. As a GLP-1 receptor agonist, it helps improve blood sugar levels and reduces hunger by slowing digestion, signaling fullness to the brain, and keeping you satisfied for longer periods of time.
Semaglutide offers many of the well-known benefits seen within the GLP-1 medication family, including appetite control, improved metabolic regulation, and reduced cravings.
For patients who are looking for a proven and effective option for weight management and blood sugar support, Semaglutide may be the solution for you. By replicating the peptide the body produces after eating, Semaglutide helps you stay full longer, decrease the urge to overeat, and support steady, sustainable progress toward your goals.

Tirzepatide

Tirzepatide works like other drugs in the GLP-1 family but contains an extra molecule that gives it a slight advantage. With the combination of two different peptides, the drug has a dual-action design, making it the first medication in its class to work on both receptors at the same time. It works as a dual GLP-1 agonist and GIP agonist to maximize similar benefits that are seen with GLP-1 medications, such as Semaglutide.
Adding GIP helps improve blood sugar levels and reduce hunger, beyond what Semaglutide can do on its own.
For patients who have tried Semaglutide and are looking for an alternative that can provide even more benefits, Tirzepatide may be the solution for you. Tirzepatide replicates the peptide produced by the body when full, slowing down the digestion process, ensuring the feeling of being full for longer, thus reducing the urge to eat.

Semaglutide

Semaglutide

Semaglutide works by mimicking the natural GLP-1 hormone your body releases when you’re full. As a GLP-1 receptor agonist, it helps improve blood sugar levels and reduces hunger by slowing digestion, signaling fullness to the brain, and keeping you satisfied for longer periods of time.
Semaglutide offers many of the well-known benefits seen within the GLP-1 medication family, including appetite control, improved metabolic regulation, and reduced cravings.
For patients who are looking for a proven and effective option for weight management and blood sugar support, Semaglutide may be the solution for you. By replicating the peptide the body produces after eating, Semaglutide helps you stay full longer, decrease the urge to overeat, and support steady, sustainable progress toward your goals.

Tirzepatide

Tirzepatide works like other drugs in the GLP-1 family but contains an extra molecule that gives it a slight advantage. With the combination of two different peptides, the drug has a dual-action design, making it the first medication in its class to work on both receptors at the same time. It works as a dual GLP-1 agonist and GIP agonist to maximize similar benefits that are seen with GLP-1 medications, such as Semaglutide.
Adding GIP helps improve blood sugar levels and reduce hunger, beyond what Semaglutide can do on its own.
For patients who have tried Semaglutide and are looking for an alternative that can provide even more benefits, Tirzepatide may be the solution for you. Tirzepatide replicates the peptide produced by the body when full, slowing down the digestion process, ensuring the feeling of being full for longer, thus reducing the urge to eat.

Enhancements

Enhancements

Enhancements

NAD+

NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) is a vital coenzyme found in every cell of the body, playing a central role in energy production and cellular health. It helps convert nutrients into energy, supports the function of mitochondria, and is involved in essential processes such as DNA repair and healthy metabolic activity. As NAD levels naturally decline with age, supporting this pathway can help promote cellular vitality, healthy metabolism, and youthful, rejuvenated wellness.

Bio Boost


Bio Boost features a synergistic blend of amino acids, B-vitamins, and metabolic cofactors designed to support overall wellness and healthy biological function. This premium wellness formula helps naturally promote energy, metabolic efficiency, and balanced digestive function. With key nutrients that work together to fuel daily vitality and optimize internal processes, Bio Boost offers a simple, natural way to help you feel your best every day.

NAD+

NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) is a vital coenzyme found in every cell of the body, playing a central role in energy production and cellular health. It helps convert nutrients into energy, supports the function of mitochondria, and is involved in essential processes such as DNA repair and healthy metabolic activity. As NAD levels naturally decline with age, supporting this pathway can help promote cellular vitality, healthy metabolism, and youthful, rejuvenated wellness.

Bio Booster


Bio Booster features a synergistic blend of amino acids, B-vitamins, and metabolic cofactors designed to support overall wellness and healthy biological function. This premium wellness formula helps naturally promote energy, metabolic efficiency, and balanced digestive function. With key nutrients that work together to fuel daily vitality and optimize internal processes, Bio Booster offers a simple, natural way to help you feel your best every day.

Semaglutide

Semaglutide

Semaglutide works by mimicking the natural GLP-1 hormone your body releases when you’re full. As a GLP-1 receptor agonist, it helps improve blood sugar levels and reduces hunger by slowing digestion, signaling fullness to the brain, and keeping you satisfied for longer periods of time.
Semaglutide offers many of the well-known benefits seen within the GLP-1 medication family, including appetite control, improved metabolic regulation, and reduced cravings.
For patients who are looking for a proven and effective option for weight management and blood sugar support, Semaglutide may be the solution for you. By replicating the peptide the body produces after eating, Semaglutide helps you stay full longer, decrease the urge to overeat, and support steady, sustainable progress toward your goals.

Tirzepatide

Tirzepatide works like other drugs in the GLP-1 family but contains an extra molecule that gives it a slight advantage. With the combination of two different peptides, the drug has a dual-action design, making it the first medication in its class to work on both receptors at the same time. It works as a dual GLP-1 agonist and GIP agonist to maximize similar benefits that are seen with GLP-1 medications, such as Semaglutide.
Adding GIP helps improve blood sugar levels and reduce hunger, beyond what Semaglutide can do on its own.
For patients who have tried Semaglutide and are looking for an alternative that can provide even more benefits, Tirzepatide may be the solution for you. Tirzepatide replicates the peptide produced by the body when full, slowing down the digestion process, ensuring the feeling of being full for longer, thus reducing the urge to eat.

Weight Loss Options:

Semaglutide

Semaglutide works by mimicking the natural GLP-1 hormone your body releases when you’re full. As a GLP-1 receptor agonist, it helps improve blood sugar levels and reduces hunger by slowing digestion, signaling fullness to the brain, and keeping you satisfied for longer periods of time.
Semaglutide offers many of the well-known benefits seen within the GLP-1 medication family, including appetite control, improved metabolic regulation, and reduced cravings.
For patients who are looking for a proven and effective option for weight management and blood sugar support, Semaglutide may be the solution for you. By replicating the peptide the body produces after eating, Semaglutide helps you stay full longer, decrease the urge to overeat, and support steady, sustainable progress toward your goals.

Tirzepatide

Tirzepatide works like other drugs in the GLP-1 family but contains an extra molecule that gives it a slight advantage. With the combination of two different peptides, the drug has a dual-action design, making it the first medication in its class to work on both receptors at the same time. It works as a dual GLP-1 agonist and GIP agonist to maximize similar benefits that are seen with GLP-1 medications, such as Semaglutide.
Adding GIP helps improve blood sugar levels and reduce hunger, beyond what Semaglutide can do on its own.
For patients who have tried Semaglutide and are looking for an alternative that can provide even more benefits, Tirzepatide may be the solution for you. Tirzepatide replicates the peptide produced by the body when full, slowing down the digestion process, ensuring the feeling of being full for longer, thus reducing the urge to eat.

Enhancements:

NAD+

NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) is a vital coenzyme found in every cell of the body, playing a central role in energy production and cellular health. It helps convert nutrients into energy, supports the function of mitochondria, and is involved in essential processes such as DNA repair and healthy metabolic activity. As NAD levels naturally decline with age, supporting this pathway can help promote cellular vitality, healthy metabolism, and youthful, rejuvenated wellness.

Bio Boost

Bio Boosters features a synergistic blend of amino acids, B-vitamins, and metabolic cofactors designed to support overall wellness and healthy biological function. This premium wellness formula helps naturally promote energy, metabolic efficiency, and balanced digestive function. With key nutrients that work together to fuel daily vitality and optimize internal processes, Bio Boost offers a simple, natural way to help you feel your best every day.
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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a GLP-1?
GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) is a naturally occurring hormone that helps regulate blood sugar, appetite, and digestion. GLP-1–based medications enhance this hormone’s effects to improve blood sugar control, support weight management, and promote healthier metabolic function.
What are the side effects?
Possible common side effects include swelling/redness/itching at the injection site, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and reduced appetite. These typically improve as your body adjusts.
What is the difference between Semaglutide and Tirzepatide?
Semaglutide belongs to a class of medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists. It mimics the GLP-1 hormone, which is naturally released in the gut after eating. Tirzepatide combines two peptides. A GLP-1 peptide and a GIP peptide. By activating both the GLP-1 and GIP pathways, Tirzepatide improves blood sugar control and reduces hunger more effectively than Semaglutide alone.
How long do I need to stay on treatment?
Treatment length varies by individual. The duration of your treatment depends on your individual health goals and your provider’s guidance.
Is there an Initial Consultation fee?
All initial consultations have a one-time fee of $250. This fee is lumped in with the cost of the medication. If you choose not to proceed with the medication by the end of your appointment, the consultation fee will be collected. A credit is then applied to your account and is valid for 1 year. 
Does Scale Down take insurance?
No, we do not. We do accept FSA/HSA.
How do I pay for my treatment?
For in-person appointments, we accept all major credit cards, cash, or check. For telehealth appointments, payments can be made via Venmo or Zelle. (Links located below)
What is a GLP-1?
GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) is a naturally occurring hormone that helps regulate blood sugar, appetite, and digestion. GLP-1–based medications enhance this hormone’s effects to improve blood sugar control, support weight management, and promote healthier metabolic function.
What are the side effects?
Possible common side effects include swelling/redness/itching at the injection site, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and reduced appetite. These typically improve as your body adjusts.
What is the difference between Semaglutide and Tirzepatide?
Semaglutide belongs to a class of medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists. It mimics the GLP-1 hormone, which is naturally released in the gut after eating. Tirzepatide combines two peptides. A GLP-1 peptide and a GIP peptide. By activating both the GLP-1 and GIP pathways, Tirzepatide improves blood sugar control and reduces hunger more effectively than Semaglutide alone.
How long do I need to stay on treatment?
Treatment length varies by individual. The duration of your treatment depends on your individual health goals and your provider’s guidance.
Is there an Initial Consultation fee?
All initial consultations have a one-time fee of $250. This fee is lumped in with the cost of the medication. If you choose not to proceed with the medication by the end of your appointment, the consultation fee will be collected. A credit is then applied to your account and is valid for 1 year. 
Does Scale Down take insurance?
No, we do not. We do accept FSA/HSA.
How do I pay for my treatment?
For in-person appointments, we accept all major credit cards, cash, or check. For telehealth appointments, payments can be made via Venmo or Zelle. (Links located below)

Phone Hours: 

Monday-Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm

Office Hours:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 6pm - 8pm
Saturday: By Request Only 
Monday, Friday, Sunday: CLOSED
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