The path to a healthier weight is often about more than just willpower. It is about balancing the hormones that signal hunger and fullness. Our provider-led GLP-1 program offers a safe, science-based way to support your body while you focus on long-term lifestyle changes.
Our weight loss program is built on a philosophy of clinical rigor, ensuring every patient is carefully screened and monitored by our medical director. We choose GLP-1 therapy because it is a proven tool that helps you lose up to 15% to 20% of your body weight when combined with a healthy lifestyle. By offering both in-person and FaceTime consultations, we make it easy for our Whitefish community and seasonal visitors to access professional weight loss support in a boutique setting.
A once-weekly injectable prescription medication that mimics a natural hormone to regulate appetite.
Curbs cravings, slows digestion to keep you full longer, and supports significant weight reduction.
A 45-minute initial consultation followed by weekly self-administered or in-office injections.
None; patients can continue their normal daily routines immediately.
Your journey begins with a comprehensive 45-minute consultation with our medical director. We offer this visit in person at our Whitefish boutique or via FaceTime for your convenience. During this time, we review your health history to ensure the medication is safe for you.
Once cleared, you will receive a once-per-week injection. We will train you on how to administer the medication yourself, or you can visit us in the office for your weekly dose. Because we are a medical practice first, we supervise your progress closely to adjust your protocol as needed for your comfort and success.
We offer 2 options for your consultation: In-person FaceTime Video Call *Applied to your first dose or as store credit for those who do not qualify.
While the primary goal of GLP-1 is overall weight reduction, the benefits reach many areas of your health. This medication specifically addresses the "food noise" or constant cravings that make dieting difficult. By improving how your body processes sugar, it can also help with energy crashes and metabolic imbalances.
Many patients find that as the weight comes off, they experience less joint pain and improved mobility, allowing them to enjoy the active Whitefish lifestyle they love.
Refine your weight loss results with our comprehensive body contouring services. Many patients choose to pair their GLP-1 weight loss program with non-invasive skin-tightening, muscle-toning, and fat burning therapies. These high-tech treatments help you target specific areas and concerns to unveil your most toned, sleek silhouette.
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Schedule your in-person consultation online or by giving our clinic a call. For telehealth consulations via FaceTime, call our clinic to setup your consultation.
When used in tandem, these complementary approaches to healthy weight loss promise a potent combination to burn fat, build muscle, and sculpt a body. An important part of GLP-1 long term management of weight loss is incorporating exercise. Emsculpt Neo helps to build muscle and diminish fat.
The skin tightening and spot fat reduction of EXION rounds out your health and weight loss journey. Not only can EXION burn stubborn fat, it tightens skin laxity.
It’s common for the face to develop sagging and hollow areas after weight loss. EmFace™ lifts and tightens skin to help you achieve a younger-looking appearance.
One overlooked area of the body with weight loss is the pelvic floor muscles. Keeping a strong core within is equally important for your well being.
Discover a new path to wellness with GLP-1s, a medical weight loss option that goes beyond just shedding pounds. By helping regulate appetite and blood sugar levels, these innovative treatments can support your journey towards achieving a healthier lifestyle.
Benefits include:
This program is ideal for individuals looking to lose weight who do not have certain contraindications. You should avoid GLP-1 if you or your family have a history of Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). We also carefully screen patients with a history of pancreatitis, kidney issues, or diabetic retinopathy. It is important to tell your medical provider if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Our goal is to ensure that your weight loss journey is not just effective, but completely safe for your specific medical background.
There is no formal recovery time needed for GLP-1 injections, but there is an adjustment period. Some patients may experience mild nausea, indigestion, or changes in bowel habits as their body gets used to the medication. We recommend limiting alcohol, as it can irritate your stomach and impact your blood sugar while on a GLP-1. Since the medication slows down digestion, it may also affect how your body absorbs other oral medications, so we will review your current prescriptions during your consultation.
Weight loss on a GLP-1 is a gradual and healthy process. You will slowly work your way up to a target dose, which is when most patients see the most significant change. While some feel a decrease in appetite almost immediately, the best results typically appear over several months when the medication is paired with a healthy diet and exercise. You can expect to see a more contoured version of yourself and enjoy the increased energy that comes with carrying less weight. Our team will be there to adjust your protocol if you experience side effects, ensuring you stay comfortable while reaching your goals.
Choosing Alpenglow Aesthetics means choosing a team that values your safety above all else. We are a medical practice first, led by providers who are constantly learning and bringing the best protocols to Montana. Our boutique environment offers a level of personal service that makes your weight loss journey feel supportive and high-end rather than clinical. We treat you as a whole person, offering complementary therapies to ensure your skin and muscles stay healthy as you lose weight. Experience the "concierge-level" care that helps you achieve your goals with confidence.
Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) is a hormone that causes huge effects on the regulation of blood sugar by stimulating glucose-dependent insulin secretion. Insulin is a hormone that promotes sugar uptake by the cells, stores sugar as glycogen, promotes the building of fat, and signals the body to build skeletal muscle. In addition, GLP-1 inhibits glucagon release (which slows down the release of sugar into the blood so that you burn more fat), slows down gastric emptying (makes you feel full), and lowers the desire for food intake (because you feel full).
GLP-1 agonists help to control your blood sugar, but people taking them also tend to lose weight. GLP-1, the key hormone involved, slows down how fast your stomach empties food (called gastric emptying). And in addition to causing your pancreas to release insulin, GLP-1 agonists also blocks a hormone that causes your liver to release sugar (glucagon). Together, these functions can help you feel less hungry, causing you to eat less food and lose more weight.
Yes, it is believed that GLP-1 agonists helps curb your appetite. In addition to slowing gastric emptying to make you feel full longer. GLP-1 also plays a direct role in how appetite is regulated.
You will slowly work your way up to the target dose at which time you will see the most amount of weight loss. It is important to keep in mind that weight loss can take time, and you will see the best results when you are using your medication in combination with a healthy diet and exercise. Sometimes the medication may not work for you, or you may not be able to tolerate the full dose due to side effects in which case your practitioner will provide additional options or change the protocol to better suit your individual needs.
The common side effects of GLP-1 are:
DO NOT USE A GLP-1 IF:
BEFORE USING A GLP-1, TELL YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING IF YOU:
Things to keep in mind when you are on a GLP-1:
Alcohol: Limit how much alcohol you're drinking. Alcohol can influence your blood sugar and there is a risk that it may drop too low in combination with a GLP-1, especially if you are a diabetic and or drinking on an empty stomach. Alcohol may irritate your stomach and worsen GI side effects when in combination with the medication.
Medications: Make sure your provider is aware of all medications you are taking before starting a GLP-1. GLP-1 agonists slow down gastric emptying which could potentially impact the amount of oral medication absorbed by the body.
