The Beauty Bar - Your Path to Weight Loss

At The Beauty Bar, we believe that everyone deserves to feel beautiful and confident. We are offering weight loss assistance with the use of vitamin injections and GLP-1 medications. These injections are meant to help kick start your metabolism to help in your weight loss journey. We also offer medical weight loss injections. 

MICC is an acronym for the compounds: L-Methionine, Inositol, Choline and Cyanocobalamin. These are lipotropic agents which help with the breakdown of fat during metabolism in the body. Often referred to as “fat burning” injections, these components, especially inositol and choline, have been found to improve mental function and feelings of depression. 

Methionine: is one of nine essential amino acids in humans (provided by food), Methionine is required for growth and tissue repair. A sulfur-containing amino acid, methionine improves the tone and pliability of skin, hair, and strengthens nails. Involved in many detoxifying processes, sulfur provided by methionine protects cells from pollutants, slows cell aging, and is essential for absorption and bioavailability of selenium and zinc. Methionine chelates heavy metals, such as lead and mercury, aiding their excretion. It also acts as a lipotropic agent and prevents excess fat buildup in the liver. As SAMe (S-adenysylmethionine), methionine has been considered an antidepressant. 

Inositol: is a small molecule with structural similarity to glucose. It is a vitamin-like compound (pseudovitamin) that is sometimes said to belong to the class of B-complex vitamins and it is involved in cellular signaling and as a component of cell membranes. 

Choline: is important as a precursor of acetylcholine, as a methyl donor in various metabolic processes, and in lipid metabolism and prevents excessive fat build up in the liver. Cyanocobalamin: Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) is necessary for hematopoiesis, neural metabolism, DNA and RNA production, carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism. B12 improves iron functions in the metabolic cycle and assists folic acid in choline synthesis. 

The MICC shot is recommended once per week initially but can be given twice per week.

Human-based glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1) such as Semaglutide (compounded) is prescribed as an adjunct to a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in adults with an initial body mass index (BMI) that is considered outside a healthy range. While using a GLP-1 it is highly recommended that you:

• Eat a fibrous diet. Focus on fruits and vegetables that are high in fiber
• Eat small high protein meals as digestion is slowed down while on this medication
• Avoid foods high in fat as they take longer to digest
• Drink at least 32oz of water a day to avoid constipation

Do not take this medication if:

• You have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (Thyroid Cancer)
• You have a personal history Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2)
• You are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while taking this medicine
• You are diabetic and/or taking any medications related to lowering your blood sugar levels without speaking with your endocrinologist or primary care provider. Specifically, if you are prescribed Insulin because the combination may increase your risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and dosage adjustments by your provider may be necessary.
• You are allergic to Semaglutide or any other GLP-1 agonist. 

Possible drug interactions:

• Anti-diabetic agents, specifically insulin and sulfonylureas (e.g., glyburide, glipizide, glimepiride, tolbutamide) due to the increased risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Do not take with other GLP-1 agonist medicines.
• Blood pressure medications: As weight loss may occur on this medication, it is imperative to monitor your blood pressure at home while on this medication and taking blood pressure medication at the same time. Weight loss may naturally decrease your blood pressure, which may make it necessary to adjust your blood pressure medication dosage. As weight loss occurs, it is recommended to keep a blood pressure diary.

Possible side effects:

• Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, dyspepsia, dizziness, abdominal distension, belching, hypoglycemia, flatulence, gastroenteritis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
• Possible side effects of subcutaneous injections: itching, burning at site of administration with or without thickening of the skin.

If you notice other side effects not listed above, contact your healthcare provider. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.GLP-1 may cause other serious issues such as possible thyroid tumors, including cancer. Tell your health care provider if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. These may be symptoms of thyroid cancer. In studies with rodents, Semaglutide caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. It is not known if Semaglutide/ GLP-1 will cause thyroid tumors, or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people. Report adverse side effects to your clinician. In the event of any emergency, call 911 immediately.

Semaglutide injections are once weekly. We start at a low dose (0.25mg) and titrate up as tolerated. Valid blood test results are required for initial appointments. Blood work must be recent and no older than 6 months.
 

Specific results of skinny shots can vary. Results are dependent on body composition, lifestyle, and goals. Skinny shots should be used along with diet and exercise. 

The statements above are not approved by the FDA.