HCG Diet

HCG Diet/ Medically Supervised Weight Loss

Interested in Losing weight fast?

If you are trying to lose weight, HCG injections may be the answer for you.  HCG can deliver a quick and efficient weight loss in as little as 8 weeks.  At Allure Medical Aesthetics, we have the added training, skill and knowledge to utilize these natural hormone injections with a strict, short-term diet to help you achieve safe and long-term weight loss.

HCG injections have been used for many years  in the medical community.  This hormone is naturally occurring in small amounts in both men and woman, and is used to treat infertility for women and undescended testicles in adolescent males (at a higher dose).

HCG for weight loss was first utilized in the 1950's and continues to be used today in clinics all across Canada and the US.  When injected to aid in weight loss, hCG signals the hypothalamus to begin releasing and burning the body’s stored fat deposits. HCG injections are safe to use to reduce or eliminate these fat deposits and, when combined with a special, 500-calorie diet, these injections can cause faster, more effective weight loss in 8 weeks or less. This process is prescribed and overseen by our Nurse Practitioner.

On their own, hCG injections can cause some fat-burning and minimal weight loss over time. However, to reap the full benefits of this treatment–including re-balancing your metabolism and achieving maximum fat-burning–we combine injections with a 500-calorie diet. This diet supplies your body with the minimum required nutrition during treatment, causing your body to burn more fat and lose more weight. hCG signals the brain to only target nonessential fat, which means that fat that is vital for your muscles, blood vessels, and organs will not be burned.

Since your body is burning fat for energy, your appetite will be smaller than normal, making it easier to maintain the strict diet we prescribe. While this diet is not safe for long-term use, it is able to safely reset your metabolic functions with short-term use. It will cause your body to shed up to 1-2 pounds each day and successfully reduce your weight in a short amount of time. Once your final results are visible, you can plan to maintain or enhance your ideal image with a long-term, sustainable diet and regular exercise.

This treatment offers one of the fastest, most effective weight loss options available today. In as little as 8 weeks, you could lose a significant amount of weight, see your body completely transformed, and reset your metabolism to better regulate your normal appetite. Unlike fad diets, which often see patients regain weight almost immediately, patients on this diet are far more likely to successfully maintain their results in the long run. In addition, the entire treatment process is closely monitored by our nurse practitioner to ensure your safety.

The daily hCG injections are almost painless and have no side effects for most patients. Once the treatment process begins, our patients lose a minimum of 0.5 pounds and a maximum of 3 pounds each day on average.

Are hCG injections safe for everyone? In general, yes–most patients without significant dietary restrictions or medical conditions can pursue this treatment safely and see excellent, long-lasting results. Our nurse practitioner can help you decide whether this treatment is right for you, but it is certainly one of the fastest ways to safely transform your body.

In order to cause dramatic weight loss, we combine hCG shots with a 500-calorie diet. This diet, which consists of 2 meals per day, requires you to avoid sugar, butter, and oils, among other foods. Each meal includes one protein, one vegetable, one fruit, and one piece of bread, portioned to meet the 500-calorie limit. You are allowed to drink unlimited water during this diet, and we recommend that you drink 1 glass of water every 2-3 hours to keep your body hydrated and help you feel full between meals.

You are also permitted to drink unlimited coffee and tea during this treatment. Some patients find that drinking caffeinated coffee or tea with a severely restricted diet causes them to become anxious or hyperactive. In this case, we recommend limiting your caffeine intake or drinking caffeinated beverages only after meals. Decaffeinated coffee and tea are also options. In general, our patients find that the fat-burning process triggered by the hCG helps them feel fuller and more satisfied throughout the day, making it easier to maintain this diet.

One of the biggest questions from patients considering this treatment is: are hCG injections safe for long-term weight loss use? The short answer is no–this treatment plan is intentionally limited due to its intensive nature. It is not healthy for the body to maintain this fat-burning state and exist on a 500-calorie diet for a long period of time. We recommend a personalized treatment plan for you based on your unique situation, an average treatment lasts approximately 8 weeks and rarely extends past this point.

For most patients, this treatment involves no major side effects. The most commonly reported side effect is feelings of hunger, but these are typically suppressed by the energy produced by the body’s fat-burning processes. We also recommend drinking plenty of liquids to help you feel full between your meals. We also recommend that you change your normal exercise routine to include low-impact exercises such as yoga or walking. These exercises will help you stay active while you experience lower energy levels during your treatment.

Once your treatment is complete, the long-term maintenance of your final results is largely up to you. This treatment and accompanying diet require you to show your commitment to losing weight, but after you have lost weight, you must remain committed to maintaining your new body. The treatment process is divided into 3 stages, and we work with you to help your body safely transition back into a normal diet. We recommend that your “new normal” include a balanced, nutritious diet and a regular exercise regiment at least 5 days per week.

By following a long-term, sustainable diet, you can continue to improve your body’s overall health and avoid gaining weight back after treatment. In addition, exercising regularly can lead to further weight loss and allows you to tone and sculpt your body to better match your ideal image. Finally, this treatment should ideally be the launchpad for a better, healthier life. Making permanent changes to your lifestyle can make the results of this treatment permanent while also improving your health, wellness, and quality of life for years to come.

At our  office, we are committed to making this treatment experience safe and transformative for each of our patients. Each patient’s individual treatment and results vary, but here is a general idea of what you can look forward to from this treatment:

Consultation
To begin, we will meet with you to discuss your unique concerns and desired results. We will review your medical history and current medications, along with any medical conditions or concerns which could interact negatively with treatment. Once the nurse practitioner approves you for treatment, we will take "before" pictures of your body from the front and side. These pictures can be compared to your final results to give you a visual of the progress you make. We will record your current weight and explain your recommended personalized treatment plan in detail before you begin.

Treatment
Your treatment process will be based on the evaluation of your concerns, goals, and lifestyle. However, the general treatment process is divided into three stages.
1) Loading
This first stage is designed to jumpstart your weight loss process. You will begin having daily hCG injections, which are administered with a small, thin needle. For the first 2 days of treatment, you will eat foods that are high in fat and calories, which loads your system and allows the hCG to effectively signal the brain to start burning fat deposits for energy.

2) Weight Loss
The weight loss phase typically lasts for 3-6 weeks and involves daily injections of hCG. In addition, you will eat 2 small meals with a strict 500-calorie limit each day. Thanks to the hCG triggering your body’s fat-burning process, your normal appetite should be suppressed, allowing you to continue with your normal daily activities as normal.

3) Completion
The final stage begins with your final injection of hCG. After this point, you will stop taking hCG as your body begins to return to normal. We will direct you as you begin to increase your daily caloric intake. During this stage, starches and sugars should be avoided for at least 3 weeks.

If you’re ready to learn more about this transformative weight-loss treatment, contact us to schedule an initial consultation today! We look forward to helping you achieve your weight loss goals!

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