With medical weight loss near Dunwoody, GA, the starting point is understanding your health and the support you need. At NewYouMD & Aesthetics in Alpharetta, we discuss weight history, nutrition, treatment options and a way to review progress. Your consultation helps connect those pieces into a plan you understand. Semaglutide and tirzepatide are options considered through a personal assessment.
Describe the pattern over time
Tell us about the changes in your weight and the approaches you have used. It helps to know which routines worked for a while, which were difficult to continue and what you would like to do differently. Bring the details of earlier medical treatment as part of that history.
We also discuss the routine you have now. Explain how meals, activity and appointments fit around your commitments. The purpose is to understand where support could be useful and what practical questions need attention.
Our weight-management services provide a place to explore those questions with a provider. You can begin with the problem you want help solving and work through the assessment from there.
Learn how medication is considered
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, medication may be considered for adults with a BMI of at least 30, or at least 27 with a weight-related health condition. The medical review also considers the requirements of the medicine and your wider health.
Some weight-management medicines help you feel less hungry or become full sooner. Nutrition and activity remain part of care. We explain the intended role of a recommendation so you can understand how it fits the overall approach.
Our GLP-1 weight-loss program brings consultation, relevant testing, individualized dosing and lifestyle support together. We describe the steps involved and how the plan would be monitored.
Set up the routine before starting
Understanding the instructions is part of preparing for treatment. We explain the recommended routine and give you a chance to work through questions about using it. Bring your current medicine list so that the discussion includes other prescriptions and supplements.
Nutrition support includes attention to muscle, food intake and hair health during weight change. Those topics can be discussed alongside your goals and your experience of the plan. Tell us which part you would like more help understanding.
Keep the care instructions and contact information in a convenient place. Being able to find them easily helps when a question comes up after the visit. We explain how the next appointment fits into the process and what information to bring back.
Review the precautions for your treatment
Medication side effects differ by product and can include digestive symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea or constipation. Pregnancy plans, other medicines and relevant health conditions belong in the safety discussion; weight-loss medicines are avoided in pregnancy. We explain the precautions for the proposed option and how to respond to concerning symptoms before treatment begins.
Look beyond a single weigh-in
A progress discussion considers the trend over time and how you are doing with the routine. Share observations about appetite, meals and any difficulty following the instructions. That gives the provider specific information to use during the review.
You can bring a short record rather than relying on memory. Note changes as they happen and include questions you want answered. We explain how your experience and the clinical information affect the next care decision.
Planning ahead also means discussing ongoing care as your goals develop. The conversation can address the review schedule, the information used to follow progress and the steps involved in maintenance. You should understand how to stay connected with the team through that process.
Plan your visit from Dunwoody
Our office is at 3235 North Point Pkwy, Suite 104, Alpharetta, GA 30005. Our office is approximately a 21-minute drive from Dunwoody City Hall on Ashford Dunwoody Road, depending on traffic.
A complimentary consultation at NewYouMD gives you room to discuss weight care and the assessment. Collect previous treatment details and available reports, then bring the goal you want to work toward. Call or book online to take the next step with our Alpharetta team.
Before your visit
Your questions, answered.
Is earlier weight-loss treatment relevant to the visit?
Yes. List the treatment, its start and stop dates, and what changed while you were using it. That history helps shape the current discussion.
What does the assessment consider besides weight?
We discuss medical history, current treatments, nutrition and your everyday routine. Those details help explain the role of a proposed plan.
What can I bring to make follow-up useful?
Bring notes about the treatment routine, appetite changes and questions that have come up. Include any new health information or prescriptions.
How long is the drive from Dunwoody City Hall?
From Dunwoody City Hall, getting to your visit takes about 21 minutes in the car, depending on traffic.