Here are answers to commonly asked questions by patients seeking treatment with Medical Weight Loss (DNA-Based).
Will I need to be on medication forever?
Not necessarily. Medications such as GLP-1s are tools — not a life sentence. Our goal is to help you lose weight safely, stabilize, and then create a long-term maintenance plan.
Many patients transition to a lower dose or discontinue medication after achieving their goals, while focusing on sustainable habits and metabolic health. Your plan is individualized and always supervised by a physician.
What medication will I be prescribed?
There is no one-size-fits-all medication. Options may include GLP-1 medications or other evidence-based therapies. Your prescription depends on:
• your medical history
• current medications
• labs and safety profile
• goals and timeline
Some patients are not candidates for certain medications — in those cases we discuss safe and effective alternatives. Medication is only started when it is medically appropriate.
How fast will I lose weight?
Results vary, but most patients experience steady, gradual weight loss rather than rapid drops. Our focus is on safe and sustainable progress, not crash dieting.
The healthiest and most maintainable rate of loss is typically:
• 1–2 pounds per week on average
Weight can fluctuate from week to week — trends over time matter more than the scale on any single day.
What happens if I stop the medication?
If you stop medication, your appetite and metabolism will gradually return to their natural baseline. This does not make you "worse" than before, but without a maintenance plan, weight regain is common — just as it is after stopping any treatment that was helping.
That's why our program emphasizes:
• metabolic health
• lifestyle coaching
• relapse-prevention strategies
• follow-up after medication
We help you keep the results, not just achieve them.
Medical Weight Loss (DNA-Based)
Precision Medicine • DNA-Based Insights • Physician-Supervised Transformation
Personalized • Scientific • Sustainable
Your weight loss journey deserves more than generic plans, fad diets, or one-size-fits-all GLP-1 prescriptions. At Valoura Med Spa, we use advanced diagnostics, DNA-based metabolic testing, hormonal evaluation, and precision medicine to uncover why your body stores fat — and how to correct it.
This is not a med spa shot program.
This is medical weight loss designed around your biology.
WHY OUR PROGRAM IS DIFFERENT
Most clinics treat the symptoms • We treat the root cause
Our physician-led program begins with complete metabolic analysis, including:
1DNA-Based Genetic Weight Analysis
We evaluate genes that influence:
Fat storage
Metabolism speed
Carb + sugar sensitivity
Appetite + satiety
Hormone-influenced weight gain
Insulin response
Exercise efficiency (cardio vs. strength genetics)
Detox + methylation pathways
This tells us exactly why a patient struggles — and defines the right treatment pathway.
2Hormonal & Metabolic Evaluation
We review:
Thyroid levels
Sex hormones (estrogen/testosterone/progesterone)
Cortisol (stress)
Insulin sensitivity
Vitamin deficiencies
Inflammation markers
Why?
Because hormones dictate metabolism, energy, cravings, libido, sleep, and fat distribution.
3Two Distinct Treatment Paths
Not everyone is a candidate for GLP-1 drugs — and not everyone needs them.
We offer GLP-1 + Non-GLP-1 options so patients always have a safe path forward.
GLP-1 PATHWAY
Semaglutide • Tirzepatide — Physician Guided
For eligible patients, we use:
Semaglutide
Tirzepatide
Structured, slow titration
Physician monitoring
Side-effect management
Monthly evaluations
What GLP-1s Do
Regulate appetite
Improve insulin response
Reduce cravings
Increase satiety
Support metabolic reset
Ideal For
Insulin resistance
Stubborn midsection fat
Uncontrolled appetite
Slow metabolism
NON-GLP-1 PATHWAY
For patients who cannot tolerate or do not qualify for GLP-1 medications.