Weight Loss Injections

True Beauty Aesthetics in Mount Pleasant believes confidence begins with feeling at home in your body. With 18 years of medical experience, Rebecca Johnson, PA-C provides a PA-monitored approach to weight loss with GLP-1 injections. Our medical weight loss program pairs science-backed weekly injections with practical lifestyle coaching so you can shed pounds safely and sustainably, as Rebecca brings her passion for healthy, clean eating and her knowledge of nutrition to help guide you along your weight loss journey. 

How GLP-1 Medications Support Weight Loss

These injectable peptides mimic a natural gut hormone called GLP-1. By slowing gastric emptying, calming hunger signals in the brain, and improving insulin sensitivity, they help you:

• Feel satiated on smaller portions
• Curb late-night or stress snacking
• Stabilize blood-sugar swings that trigger cravings

In landmark clinical trials, participants lost 15-17% of their body weight, with some achieving 20% or greater weight loss when combined with nutrition counseling and activity adjustments. Your results will be individually tailored and medically monitored.

Why Choose the True Beauty Weight Loss Program?

Rebecca’s extensive expertise in medical aesthetics and thorough knowledge of nutrition means you’re in expert hands with a provider who considers both your health transformation and how you’ll look and feel throughout your journey. Alongside weekly or bi-weekly check-ins, you’ll receive:

• Personalized macro goals—never one-size-fits-all meal plans
• Supplement guidance for gut health and energy support
• Body composition scans to confirm fat loss, not muscle loss

Rebecca aims to help you achieve steady, sustainable progress that you can maintain for life, not a crash-and-burn diet.

Program Roadmap

Here’s how Rebecca guides you from your first consultation to lasting results:

1. Comprehensive Intake: She reviews your full medical history, labs (A1c, thyroid panel, lipids), and discusses your goals. Your first low-dose injection is administered in the office if cleared.
2. Ramp-Up Phase (Weeks 1–12): Dose increases gradually every four weeks to minimize nausea. Virtual or in-office check-ins track side effects, hydration, and food-journal trends.
3. Momentum Phase (Months 4–6) Weight typically declines most rapidly here. Rebecca may layer in resistance-training tips to protect lean muscle.
4. Maintenance Phase. After reaching your target weight, a tapered or every-other-week schedule preserves satiety while your lifestyle habits take center stage.

Are you a candidate for GLP-1 weight loss injections? 

Rebecca screens each patient carefully—here’s what we typically look for:

• BMI ≥ 27 with a weight-related condition (pre-diabetes, hypertension) or BMI ≥ 30
• Age 18–75
• Willing to adopt moderate activity (150 min/week) and mindful eating practices
• Not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy within six months
• No personal/family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN 2

If GLP-1s aren’t appropriate for you, Rebecca will discuss alternative peptide therapies or referrals.

Benefits Beyond the Scale

While the number on the scale matters, the real transformation happens from within. Our patients love seeing the scale move, but these deeper changes are what keep them motivated every step of the way:

• Lower A1c and fasting insulin
• Reduced systemic inflammation
• More comfortable joints for an active lifestyle
• Renewed confidence that radiates into every area of life

These benefits tend to build on each other, creating momentum that extends far beyond your weight-loss goals.

Possible Side Effects & Safety Measures

Common (usually transient) side effects include: Nausea, early fullness, mild constipation, or fatigue during dose increases.

Less common include: Gallbladder irritation, reflux, temporary hair shedding from rapid weight loss.

Steps we take for your comfort and safety:

• Slow titration schedule to let your body adapt
• Prescription anti-nausea meds on standby
• Monthly metabolic labs for the first six months
• Direct provider text line for urgent questions

If you are experiencing any side effects, please don’t hesitate to let Rebecca know at one of your check-ins, and she will help tweak your dose accordingly. 

Frequently Asked Questions about Weight Loss Injections

Still have questions? Rebecca and the team are happy to walk you through the science and day-to-day realities of the program.

Take the first step toward lasting change

If you’re tired of feeling frustrated with your weight, Rebecca is here to help you find a path that actually works. Call 843-790-2034 or request your consultation online to begin a journey designed specifically for you.

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