Weight Loss Treatments in Los Gatos

The medical weight loss program is a 16 week program that includes the following:

1. Initial
   1. detailed history and physical exam, focusing on all aspects of lifestyle
   2. biometric testing with a Styku 3D body scanner
   3. basal metabolic rate testing
   4. initial lab work
   5. Medications (optional)
   6. Comprehensive partial meal replacement program (optional, but encouraged)
2. Ongoing
   1. weekly emails with lifestyle coaching
   2. monthly in person check ins with Dr Perkins
3. Maintenance phase (once weight loss goals achieved)
   1. Continued in person meetings with Dr Perkins, relapse counseling if needed

For weight loss success, it has been shown that nutrition plans containing meal replacement products are more successful than regular diets alone. Here at Transform Wellness, we offer a partial meal replacement program, consisting of 1-2 meal replacements per day to help achieve macronutrient and micronutrient goals. This is especially important for those on weight loss medications like semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Zepbound/Mounjaro)

Medications may play a role in some medical weight loss treatment plans. We will address whether they are appropriate for your individual needs when we customize your treatment plan.

Yes! As an add on, we do offer Signos continuous glucose monitoring. A continuous glucose monitor(CGM) can help with weight loss by providing real-time feedback on how factors like exercise, stress, and food impact blood sugar levels. 

When you have reached your goals in treatment, we will ensure you have the resources and understanding to help you maintain your weight.

With quick weight loss, people lose volume in the face and skin becomes looser. This is even noticeable after losing 5-10 pounds, but is more pronounced with over 20 pound weight loss, or if someone is over 40. The facial volume loss occurs in key structural areas like the cheek and temples, as well as sagging skin along the jawline and neck.

At Transform Wellness, we offer two non-invasive devices to help combat these changes. The first is EmFace, the only device on the market that combines radiofrequency with electrical stimulation of the facial muscles using HIFES (high intensity focused electromagnetic stimulation) energy, which leads to improvement in sagging skin as well as increasing muscle tone and volume. Studies have shown an average 37% reduction in wrinkles, 30% increase in facial muscle tone, and 23% lifting effect. It has been shown to be equivalent to 1.57 cc of Hyaluronic Acid in the cheeks, leading to increase in volume. It is a great foundational procedure for which further treatments can be based on.

The second device is Exion Face Applicator. Exion Face treatments use a patented combination of radiofrequency energy and targeted ultrasound, which increases the production of hyaluronic acid (by 224%!), collagen, and elastin. This helps improve skin health, boost hydration, and increase plumpness.

At Transform Wellness, we offer a one of a kind solution for muscle loss and sagging skin called Emsculpt Neo. It uses radiofrequency and HIFEM (high intense focused electromagnetic energy) that has been shown to burn 30% fat and increase 25% muscle the area being treated, as well as 19% visceral fat. It is a great way to build back up the muscles of the upper arms, abdomen, love handles, buttocks and thighs. It also helps tighten skin.

To further combat sagging skin, as well as hard to lose pocketed fat, we also offer the Exion Body Applicator. Exion Body Applicator uses a combination of radiofrequency energy and targeted ultrasound to induce fat cell apoptosis and reduce the fat layer in hard-to-reach areas like the bra bulge, banana roll under the buttocks, and fat pockets on the knees.. The radiofrequency energy also boosts collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, which tightens the skin.

One area that is neglected when it comes to muscle loss is the pelvic floor. A weak pelvic floor can lead to urinary incontinence, sexual difficulties, and low back pain. Emsella is a great treatment to strengthen back up the pelvic floor. It uses the same HIFEM energy as the Emsculpt Neo, but in a chair, inducing supramaximal contractions over a 28 minute period (the equivalent of doing 12,000 kegels).