Tirzepatide Weight Loss in Dania Beach, near Fort Lauderdale
The GLP-1 medical weight loss program at Injection Lab uses weekly tirzepatide injections that reduce appetite and help patients lose weight with personalized medical guidance. The program is managed by Kendally Guardia, a board-certified Physician Assistant, PA-C, and Florida licensed medical provider.
How Tirzepatide Works
Tirzepatide is a prescription medication given as an injection under the skin once a week. It acts on the hormones that regulate appetite and fullness, so patients feel satisfied with less food. The dose starts low and is adjusted step by step for each patient.
What the Program Includes
- A first medical consultation
- The medication, with the prescription managed by the provider
- Personalized dosing
- Body composition tracking
- Protein and nutrition guidance
- Ongoing follow-up
How the Program Is Organized
- First month: a first medical consultation, a body composition check and the start of the medication at a starting dose.
- Ongoing program: monthly, with personalized dosing, body composition tracking and follow-up.
Body Composition Tracking
Progress is followed through changes in body composition, not only through the number on the scale. Tracking shows how much of the change is fat and how much is muscle, which is why protein and nutrition guidance is part of the program.
Who the Program Is For
The program is for adults who want to lose weight under medical guidance and who qualify after a medical evaluation of their weight, health history and current medications.
Who the Program Is Not For
Tirzepatide is not used in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer, or with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN 2).
It may also not be appropriate for patients who:
- Have had pancreatitis.
- Are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy.
- Have had a serious allergic reaction to tirzepatide.
Like any medical treatment, tirzepatide has risks. They are reviewed with each patient before starting.
What to Expect
- The first medical consultation reviews health history, current medications and goals.
- Body composition is measured as a starting point.
- The medication is started, with instructions for the weekly injection.
- Monthly follow-up reviews progress, body composition and the dose.
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How It Is Taken and What Patients Notice
Tirzepatide is injected under the skin once a week, in the abdomen, the thigh or the back of the upper arm. Patients are shown how to do the injection themselves. The effects reported most often are stomach-related: nausea, diarrhea and constipation. They appear mainly while the dose is being increased and tend to ease with time, which is why the dose goes up gradually.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is tirzepatide given?
As an injection under the skin once a week.
How much weight do patients lose?
It varies from person to person. Progress is followed with body composition tracking, not only with the scale.
What is included in the program?
A first medical consultation, the medication, personalized dosing, body composition tracking, protein and nutrition guidance, and ongoing follow-up.
Is everyone a candidate?
No. Candidacy is decided in the first medical consultation, after a review of health history and medications.
How much does the program cost?
The first month and the ongoing program are on the Treatments & Fee Schedule page.
Where is Injection Lab?
At Dania Pointe: 161 S Compass Way, Suite 33, Dania Beach, FL 33004. It is a short drive from Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood. Call (954) 405-2477.
Results vary from patient to patient. This information is educational and is not medical advice.