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Medical Weight Loss
When you think of medical weight loss, bariatric surgery — reducing the size of the stomach to limit overeating — may come to mind first. But that surgery isn’t right for everyone, and it’s far from the only option. Other medically supervised weight loss methods can improve your health and help you move toward a stronger, more confident version of yourself. Dr. Erez Dayan offers medical weight loss at Avance Plastic Surgery Institute in Reno/Tahoe, NV.
Sustainable weight loss is most successful when it’s medically supervised and tailored to the whole person — accounting for health history, underlying conditions, and individual goals rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. That patient-centered philosophy is central to Dr. Erez Dayan’s approach. A board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon and Medical Director of Avance Plastic Surgery Institute, he completed the Harvard Plastic Surgery Program — serving as Chief Resident at Massachusetts General Hospital — before an elite aesthetic fellowship at the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute, where he was one of only two surgeons selected. His team supports patients through a customized weight loss journey and, when desired, the body contouring options that can follow significant weight loss. Medical weight loss is one of the practice’s med spa treatments.
A Customized Approach to Weight Loss
A non-surgical weight loss program works on a holistic level, treating each person’s individual needs. Weight management isn’t simply a matter of eating less — that approach overlooks a person’s relationship with food and the health conditions that can make losing weight more difficult. Conditions such as diabetes, depression, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) can contribute to excess weight and make it harder to lose, and sleep disturbances and stress can do the same.
Through a thorough consultation, you can set realistic, sustainable goals that fit your current lifestyle while moving toward better health. Pre-existing medical conditions are accounted for to lower the barriers to progress, and your plan can be adjusted at every step as your life changes — flexibility that makes it easier to overcome obstacles as they arise.
Medical Weight Loss Options in Reno/Tahoe
The program that works best for you depends on your goals, any underlying conditions, and your overall health objectives. Options generally include:
- Lifestyle Support: comprehensive medical evaluation, identification of underlying or chronic barriers, and open, patient-centered guidance to minimize obstacles and prevent setbacks
- Nutritional Guidance: a supervised, nutrient-focused plan that supports both physical and mental wellbeing and builds long-term habits rather than relying on quick fixes
- Supplementation: treatment of underlying conditions when needed, support for healthy fat loss while preserving muscle, and correction of common deficiencies in nutrients like magnesium, calcium, and vitamins B, C, and D
Correcting nutritional deficiencies supports weight loss by promoting a strong immune system, steady energy, and healthy bones — all part of a balanced, sustainable approach.
Your Body After Weight Loss
It’s common to wonder whether significant weight loss will leave loose skin. The body is highly adaptable, and a safe, supervised, gradual approach can help reduce the likelihood or amount of excess skin by giving your body time to adjust at each stage. In some cases, after a considerable amount of weight loss, excess skin can remain — and while that’s understandably a cosmetic concern, it’s correctable. As a skilled plastic surgeon, Dr. Dayan offers multiple body contouring options to help you refine your results once you’ve reached your goals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Weight Loss
How is medical weight loss different from dieting on my own?
Medical weight loss is supervised and individualized, accounting for your health history and any underlying conditions. Rather than focusing on calories alone, it addresses the full picture of your health for safer, more sustainable results.
Do I need surgery for medical weight loss?
No. While bariatric surgery is one option, it isn’t right for everyone. Dr. Dayan’s program emphasizes non-surgical, medically supervised methods tailored to your needs and goals.
Can underlying health conditions affect my weight loss?
Yes. Conditions like diabetes, PCOS, and depression — along with stress and poor sleep — can make weight harder to lose. A medical program identifies and accounts for these barriers as part of your plan.
Will I have loose skin after losing weight?
A gradual, supervised approach can help reduce the likelihood of excess skin. If some remains after significant weight loss, Dr. Dayan offers body contouring options to address it.
How do I get started?
It begins with a thorough consultation, where Dr. Dayan and his team review your health and goals and build a customized, flexible plan that fits your lifestyle.
Why Choose Avance Plastic Surgery Institute for Medical Weight Loss
- Whole-Person Approach: a supervised plan that accounts for your health history and underlying conditions
- Customized and Flexible: goals and methods tailored to your lifestyle and adjusted as you progress
- Sustainable Habits: a focus on long-term wellbeing rather than quick fixes
- Body Contouring Expertise: surgical options to refine your results once you’ve reached your goals
- Harvard Chief Resident Training: a board-certified surgeon who completed the Harvard Plastic Surgery Program at Massachusetts General Hospital
Schedule Your Medical Weight Loss Consultation in Reno/Tahoe
If you’re ready to improve your health and work toward a stronger, more confident you, contact Avance Plastic Surgery Institute today for a consultation. Virtual consultations are also available for patients traveling from out of town.
