GLP-1 therapies have transformed what's possible for patients who've struggled with weight loss for years. But losing weight is only part of the story. How you lose it, and how you support your body along the way, determines whether you end up feeling strong, energized, and confident, or tired, soft, and frustrated by changes you didn't expect.
Dr. Lisa M. Jukes, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., a board-certified OB/GYN, and the team at Modern Women's Health take a comprehensive, whole-body approach to weight loss. Rather than relying on GLP-1 therapy alone, we surround it with the nutrition, hormone and thyroid support, supplementation, muscle support, and aesthetic care that help you achieve results you can feel proud of and maintain for the long term.
Why GLP-1 Patients Need More Than the Medication
GLP-1 therapies are powerful because they reduce appetite, regulate blood sugar, and help your body release stored fat. But when calorie intake drops quickly, your body doesn't only burn fat—it can also break down precious muscle. Less muscle means a slower metabolism, which can make it harder to keep the weight off down the road.
At the same time, losing fat rapidly can leave skin looking loose, hollow, or dull, particularly on the face, where volume loss tends to show first. Supporting your body throughout the process helps you avoid these pitfalls and protect the results you've worked so hard for.
Nutrition: Fueling Your Body the Right Way
When you're eating less, every bite matters more. Adequate protein is essential during weight loss because it helps preserve lean muscle, keeps you feeling satisfied, and supports steady energy.
Our Ideal Protein program is a physician-supervised, structured weight loss plan designed to do exactly that. With one-on-one coaching from our experienced Ideal Protein coach, Kelly Zimbelman, you'll learn how food affects your body, follow a plan built around high-quality protein, and develop habits that support results well beyond the scale. The program is specifically designed to encourage fat loss while helping protect muscle mass, making it a natural complement to GLP-1 therapy.
Supplementation: Filling the Gaps
Even with a thoughtful diet, GLP-1 patients often benefit from targeted supplements that support muscle, skin, and overall recovery. We offer physician-grade options through Ortho Molecular Products:
- Collagen Stick Packs: These convenient single-serve packets deliver highly bioavailable collagen peptides along with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid. They support skin elasticity, joint comfort, and healthy hair and nails, making them an easy way to help your skin stay resilient as you lose weight.
- Creatine: Often thought of as an athlete's supplement, creatine is valuable for anyone losing weight. This micronized creatine monohydrate helps fuel energy production, supports lean muscle and faster recovery, and even benefits cognitive function. Maintaining muscle is one of the most important things you can do to keep your metabolism strong.
Muscle Support: Protecting Your Strength and Metabolism
Preserving muscle isn't only about strength. It's about keeping your metabolism active so your results last. Alongside protein and creatine, we offer EvolveX Transform, a completely non-invasive body contouring treatment that helps address several challenges GLP-1 patients commonly face.
EvolveX uses hands-free applicators that deliver radiofrequency energy and deep muscle stimulation at the same time. This combination helps reduce excess subcutaneous fat, strengthen and tone muscle, and tighten skin, addressing the muscle tone and skin laxity that can accompany rapid weight loss. Treatments are comfortable, require no downtime, and most patients see optimal results after a series of weekly sessions.
EvolveX is an excellent option for patients who are nearing or maintaining their goal weight and want to refine and tone areas like the abdomen, arms, and thighs.
Skin and Aesthetics: Keeping Your Glow
One of the most common surprises during GLP-1 weight loss is what happens to the skin. As fat volume decreases, skin can begin to look loose, crepey, or dull—and the face often shows it first. Our medical aesthetic treatments help restore firmness, texture, and a healthy, refreshed appearance.
- RF Microneedling (Morpheus8): This treatment combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy to stimulate collagen production deep within the skin. It's highly effective for improving skin tightening, tone, and texture, and for smoothing fine lines, crepey skin, and laxity that can appear after weight loss. Morpheus8 can be used on the face, neck, and body, and is safe for all skin types.
- Sculptra: An FDA-approved injectable biostimulator made with poly-L-lactic acid, Sculptra works gradually to regenerate your body's own collagen. It's ideal for addressing dull, sagging skin and lost facial volume, restoring a more youthful, refreshed look. Because it stimulates natural collagen and elastin production, results appear gradually and naturally, with effects lasting up to two years or more.
Together, these treatments help ensure that your face and body reflect the healthy transformation you've achieved.
A Smarter, More Complete Approach to GLP-1 Weight Loss
GLP-1 therapy can be a remarkable tool, but the best outcomes come from supporting your whole body throughout the journey. By combining quality nutrition, targeted supplementation, muscle preservation, and skin-renewing aesthetic treatments, we help you lose weight in a way that leaves you stronger, more confident, and proud of your results.
Ready to Get the Most From Your GLP-1 Journey?
Our team of female providers, overseen by board-certified gynecologist Dr. Lisa M. Jukes, is here to help you look as good as you feel—every step of the way. Schedule your consultation today at our Westlake or Bee Cave location. Call 512-862-1669 or request an appointment online.