Weight Loss Injections in San Antonio, TX
At Jovem Med Spa, we offer advanced weight loss injections with compounded medications such as semaglutide, tirzepatide, and similar GLP-1 based treatments. These injections help regulate appetite, control blood sugar, and support long term weight management when paired with healthy lifestyle changes. For clients who have struggled with traditional diet and exercise alone, weight loss injections can provide a safe and effective boost toward lasting results.
What Are Weight Loss Injections?
Weight loss injections use medications originally developed for diabetes that are now widely recognized for their powerful effects on weight management. These medications belong to a class called GLP-1 receptor agonists, which mimic natural hormones in the body that regulate appetite, slow digestion, and improve blood sugar control. By helping you feel full sooner and stay satisfied longer, these injections reduce overeating and promote steady weight loss.
At Jovem Med Spa, we provide compounded versions of semaglutide, tirzepatide, and related therapies as alternatives to brand names such as Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Mounjaro®.
What Does Compounded Mean?
Compounding is the process of creating customized medications through a licensed compounding pharmacy. Instead of relying solely on mass-manufactured brand name products, compounded medications are prepared in regulated pharmacies that follow strict safety and quality standards. This allows us to provide alternatives during shortages, adjust dosage forms, and tailor treatments to individual needs.
Our compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are sourced from trusted pharmacies that adhere to FDA guidance and state pharmacy regulations, ensuring patient safety and effectiveness.
How Weight Loss Injections Work
Weight loss injections mimic or enhance natural gut hormones that signal satiety and regulate blood sugar. This leads to:
- Reduced appetite and fewer cravings
- Slower stomach emptying, keeping you fuller longer
- Improved insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control
- Steady, sustainable weight loss over time
Benefits of Weight Loss Injections
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Reduced
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Improved
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Semaglutide vs. Ozempic®
Ozempic® is a brand name for semaglutide that was originally approved for managing type 2 diabetes. While it also promotes weight loss, its FDA approval is for blood sugar control, with weight reduction as a secondary benefit. Compounded semaglutide is the same active ingredient but offered through a licensed compounding pharmacy, making it available to clients who want to use it specifically for weight loss.
Semaglutide vs. Wegovy®
Wegovy® is the FDA-approved brand name for semaglutide specifically indicated for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight plus a related health condition. It uses the same active ingredient as other semaglutide products but at doses optimized for weight loss. By contrast, compounded semaglutide and other semaglutide-based medications may be prescribed off-label for weight reduction, though they share the same mechanism of appetite regulation and metabolic support.
Tirzepitide vs. Mounjaro®
Tirzepatide is the active ingredient found in Mounjaro®, a brand-name medication FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes management. While it also leads to significant weight loss, its approval is for blood sugar control. Mounjaro® and compounded tirzepitide share the same mechanism — dual action on GLP-1 and GIP receptors to regulate appetite and metabolism. Compounded tirzepatide can be prescribed specifically for weight loss, offering clients access to the same active therapy outside of the brand-name diabetes indication.
Tirzepatide vs. Zepbound®
Zepbound® is the FDA-approved brand name for tirzepatide specifically indicated for chronic weight management. It contains the same active ingredient as Mounjaro® but is dosed and approved for weight loss in adults with obesity or overweight plus a related health condition. Compounded tirzepatide and other formulations work the same way, targeting both GLP-1 and GIP receptors to reduce appetite and improve metabolism, but Zepbound® carries the formal FDA approval for weight management.
Tirzepitide vs. Mounjaro®
Tirzepatide is the active ingredient found in Mounjaro®, a brand-name medication FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes management. While it also leads to significant weight loss, its approval is for blood sugar control. Mounjaro® and compounded tirzepitide share the same mechanism — dual action on GLP-1 and GIP receptors to regulate appetite and metabolism. Compounded tirzepatide can be prescribed specifically for weight loss, offering clients access to the same active therapy outside of the brand-name diabetes indication.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are weight loss injections safe?
Yes. The active ingredients, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, have been widely studied and are FDA approved in brand name forms like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Mounjaro®. Our compounded versions are prepared by licensed pharmacies that follow strict safety and quality standards.
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