Move Past Your Weight Loss Plateau with Lipotropic Injections

If you've hit a weight loss plateau that seems impossible to overcome, you aren’t alone. Many people experience a point in their weight loss efforts where progress slows or halts altogether — even if they’re staying diligent with their diet and exercise plans. 

Well, good news: You aren’t out of options. Here at Philadelphia Center for Anti-Aging, Stephen Ficchi, DO offers lipotropic injections to help you move past your weight loss plateau.

Here’s what you should know about lipotropic injections.

What are lipotropic injections?

Lipotropic injections are injections that contain lipotropic compounds, which are substances that help your body metabolize fat. 

Common lipotropic compounds include methionine, inositol, choline, and vitamin B12.

How do lipotropic injections help you lose weight?

When administered via injection, lipotropic compounds can have several beneficial effects on your weight loss efforts:

Improve your fat metabolism

When your body metabolizes fat — also referred to as lipid metabolism — it breaks down stored fat molecules into smaller components, such as fatty acids and glycerol. Your body then uses these smaller components as energy. 

Lipotropic compounds help speed up this process. The faster your metabolism is, the easier it is for your body to burn fat for energy. 

Increase your energy levels

There are many reasons why you feel tired, but if you’re lowering your caloric intake (and not eating enough nutrient-dense foods), you might experience fatigue.

Many people experience a boost in energy after receiving lipotropic injections — thanks to the vitamin B in your injection — and this boost in energy can be especially helpful for maintaining an active lifestyle and sticking to your exercise routine.

Support healthy liver function

The fat metabolism process primarily occurs in your liver and involves a series of biochemical reactions that convert stored fat into a form that can be readily utilized by the body's cells.

Because lipotropic injections can support liver health and function, these injections can indirectly help you move past your plateau by helping your liver do its job of breaking down fat cells and converting them into energy.

What to expect from fat-burning injections

If Dr. Ficchi recommends fat-burning injections, here’s what you can expect from the process:

Prepare the injection site

Dr. Ficchi chooses an appropriate injection site, usually in your upper arm, thigh, or buttocks. He’ll clean the area with an antiseptic to reduce the risk of infection.

Administration of your injection

Using a small needle, Dr. Ficchi injects the lipotropic solution into the chosen site. The injection itself is typically quick and relatively painless — a quick pinch and it’s over!

Once injected, the lipotropic compounds are absorbed into your bloodstream and distributed throughout your body. There’s no need to go through your digestive system, so they begin to work quickly by helping to break down and metabolize fat, particularly in areas where it may be stubborn or difficult to lose through diet and exercise alone.

After the injection, you may experience some mild soreness or redness at the injection site, but this typically resolves quickly. It's essential to follow any post-injection instructions provided by our team. 

Monitoring

Dr. Ficchi monitors your weight loss progess over time and may adjust parts of your weight loss plan to better accommodate your weight loss goals.

Climb past your plateau with medical weight loss plans

Weight loss can be hard — and plateaus can be even more frustrating. You don’t have to climb this mountain on your own. Lipotropic injections are just part of your overall wellness plan. 

Dr. Ficchi can recommend a comprehensive weight loss plan that includes:

• Food and exercise counseling 
• Tips for sleep (poor sleep can sabotage your metabolism!)
• Hormone replacement therapy (if needed)

To find out if lipotropic injections are right for you, call our Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, office at 215-801-3036. Or, simply use our online booking form to get started.