Medical weight loss has become more widely available in recent years, offering new options for individuals who have struggled to achieve lasting results. But not all programs are created equally. At Structural Elements®, our Medical Weight Loss Program is designed differently because we believe weight loss should support long-term health, not just short-term change.
At (se)®, we view the body as an integrated system where structure dictates function. When the body carries excess weight, it creates additional mechanical stress on joints, increases inflammation, and can limit how well the body moves and recovers. That’s why our program uses medication as a tool within a broader orthopedic wellness framework and supporting sustainable lifestyle change, not quick fixes.
Why Weight Loss Matters for Orthopedic Health
Weight directly affects how your body moves and feels. Excess weight increases stress on joints such as the knees, hips, and spine, contributing to discomfort, inflammation, and reduced mobility over time.
At the same time, joint discomfort can make it harder to maintain strength and physical activity, creating a cycle that becomes increasingly difficult to reverse.
Reducing excess weight can help:
- Decrease stress on joints
- Reduce inflammation linked to joint discomfort
- Improve mobility and physical capacity
- Support long-term joint health and resilience
A Structured Program, Not Just a Prescription
Medications like GLP-1s can help regulate appetite and improve metabolic health. But medication alone is only one part of the process.
Our program provides structured support to ensure weight loss occurs in a healthy, sustainable way, including:
- Ongoing medical supervision
- Regular progress monitoring
- Nutrition and protein intake guidance
- Recommendations for strength and movement
- Body composition tracking
This approach helps ensure weight loss supports muscle preservation, metabolism, and overall function—not just the number on the scale.
Why We Track Body Composition Using the ZozoSuit
The scale cannot distinguish between fat loss and muscle loss, and preserving muscle is essential for long-term success.
To support this, we utilize the ZozoSuit, an advanced body composition tracking system. The ZozoSuit is a wearable scanning tool used at home that captures precise measurements and creates a three-dimensional model of your body.
This allows us to track changes in:
- Fat mass
- Lean muscle mass
- Body symmetry
- Overall body composition trends
This level of insight helps ensure weight loss supports strength, metabolic health, and orthopedic function - not simply weight reduction.
Integrated Within an Orthopedic Wellness Clinic
Medical weight loss at Structural Elements® exists within a comprehensive orthopedic wellness environment. This allows your care to extend beyond medication alone.
As weight changes, the body’s needs evolve. Strength, mobility, recovery, and joint health all play an important role in maintaining results. Having access to coordinated care within one clinic allows your progress to be supported in a way that aligns with your long-term health and physical function.
This integrated approach helps ensure weight loss becomes part of a larger effort to improve how your body moves, feels, and performs.
Supporting Lifestyle Change, Not Short-Term Results
Medication can create the conditions for change, but lasting results come from supporting the body as it adapts. Our program is designed to help patients build sustainable habits while improving strength, mobility, and overall health.
Medication becomes a tool that supports long-term change, not a standalone solution.
A Foundation for Long-Term Health
Our goal is not simply to help patients lose weight. It’s to help them improve how their body functions by supporting healthier joints, better movement, and lasting well-being.
By combining medical weight loss with orthopedic expertise, body composition monitoring, and structured support, we help create a foundation for lasting health and mobility.
Weight loss, when approached thoughtfully, becomes a tool for helping your body function at its highest potential.
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