What is GLP-1 weight loss?

GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide help control appetite, reduce cravings, and support healthy weight loss when combined with medical supervision and lifestyle changes.

How does the program work?

Your program starts with a free consultation, body scan, and personalized treatment plan including GLP-1 medication, nutrition guidance, and regular follow-ups.

How long does it take to see results?

Most patients notice changes within 2–4 weeks, with significant results typically seen in 3–6 months.

What's included in the program?

The program includes consultations, GLP-1 medication, body scans, nutrition counseling, and ongoing clinical support.

Do I need to visit the clinic in person?

We're an in-clinic program at our Puyallup and Federal Way locations. Some patients administer injections at home after training — that doesn't replace the in-person program.

Is the first week of medication free?

Yes. Your first week of GLP-1 medication is provided at no cost during your consultation.

What medications do you use?

We prescribe compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide based on your medical needs.

Are there side effects?

Possible side effects include mild nausea, upset stomach, and reduced appetite. Our team monitors your progress and adjusts treatment if needed.

Do you accept insurance?

Our GLP-1 medical weight loss program is patient-pay. HSA and FSA cards are accepted, and financing is available through CareCredit and Cherry. We'll review costs clearly at your free consult.

Are you LegitScript Certified?

Pacific Northwest Medical Group holds LegitScript merchant certification for compliant advertising eligibility. That is not FDA approval of the clinic or medications.

Does GLP-1 Cause Hair Shedding? The Real Answer

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Hair in the shower drain gets your attention fast. If you're asking, "does GLP-1 cause hair shedding," I'll be straight with you: it can happen while taking a GLP-1, but the medication usually is not the direct villain.

Does GLP-1 Cause Hair Shedding?

What we commonly see is temporary shedding after a major body change, especially fast weight loss. Your body has a limited playbook when calories drop hard, protein falls short, or stress ramps up. It shifts more hairs into a resting phase, then those hairs shed a few months later. Annoying? Absolutely. Permanent? Usually, no.

GLP-1 medications turn down food noise. That is why they help. But when food noise goes quiet, some people accidentally eat far too little. They feel fine at first. The scale is moving. Then hair shedding shows up and suddenly the scale feels a lot less friendly. Yikes.

I've been on these medications myself and I'm down more than 60 pounds. I understand the temptation to treat eating as an inconvenience once your appetite changes. I also learned that the medication is only half of it. You still have to give your body enough building material.

Protein Is Not Optional Here

At our clinic, we set a 100g-per-day minimum protein target because preserving muscle matters and because adequate nutrition matters. This is not a cute macro challenge. It is part of keeping weight loss from becoming a crash diet with a prescription attached.

Across more than 1,300 patients, the pattern is pretty clear. The people who show up, talk through what they are actually eating, and let us see the whole trend on their monthly Styku 3D scans are in a better position to catch problems early. A mail-order vial and a cheerful text message cannot do that.

We also look at the pace of change. Faster is not always better. Trust the process. I had my own 60-day plateau, and yes, it lit up my engineering brain in the most irritating way. But trying to force the scale down by barely eating would have been a bad trade.

If shedding starts, don't panic and don't quietly stop your medication without talking to us. Use drop-in hours. Bring up what is happening. We can look at your intake, your progress, and whether the plan needs to slow down or get more structured. That is what real medical supervision is for.

Hair shedding is a reason to pay closer attention, not proof that you failed. If you are in Puyallup or Federal Way and want an honest in-person conversation before starting, book the free consult. No contracts. No sales pitch. Just a plan built to help you keep going.

-Daryl

Medical Weight Loss — Semaglutide & Tirzepatide | Federal Way & Puyallup WA www.pnwmedicalgroup.com

Puyallup: 253-340-2270 Federal Way: 253-363-8877