Semaglutide changed what's possible for a lot of patients who'd been fighting their weight for years. If you're in Las Vegas and thinking about it, here's what you actually need to know — without the hype.
At Medi-Slim Weight Loss & Spa, we dispense compounded semaglutide, which is the generic equivalent to brand-name Ozempic and Wegovy.
MediSlim has been treating weight-loss patients in Las Vegas for 22+ years — long before compounded semaglutide became a household name.
Semaglutide is a once-a-week injection that mimics a gut hormone called GLP-1. It does three useful things:
Clinical trials showed patients losing around 12–15% of their body weight over about a year.
Ozempic and Wegovy are Novo Nordisk's brand names for semaglutide. We dispense compounded semaglutide, which is the same active ingredient prepared by a licensed compounding pharmacy. Same molecule, different preparation. We tell every patient this at consultation so there are no surprises.
Nutrition and lifestyle guidance is handled in-house by our team.
Semaglutide generally fits adults who have a BMI of 30+, or a BMI of 27+ with a weight-related condition like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. We rule it out for patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer, pancreatitis, MEN 2, severe GI issues, or those pregnant or nursing.
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Which one is right depends on your starting point, your goals, and your budget. We'll talk through it at your consultation.
Most patients notice appetite changes within a couple of weeks, with the scale usually starting to move by week 4–6 as your dose is titrated up. Results vary — most patients see steady progress over many months, but the pace and total weight loss depend on your starting point, your dose, and your habits. Side effects like nausea or mild stomach upset are common at dose increases and usually fade. We manage this by starting you low and titrating slowly.
We'll go into the specifics — exactly what to eat, how to handle side effects, what to do on travel days — at your consultation. That's where this conversation gets useful for your individual situation.
Medi-Slim Weight Loss & Spa is in Las Vegas and serves Henderson, Summerlin, Spring Valley, North Las Vegas, and the surrounding areas. Consultations are paid and by appointment — we don't work with insurance.
Same active ingredient. Ozempic and Wegovy are Novo Nordisk's brand names. Compounded semaglutide is prepared by a licensed compounding pharmacy. Same molecule, different preparation and supply chain.
Trials showed ~12–15% of body weight on average over a year. Your numbers depend on starting point, dose, and consistency.
No. We're cash-pay. Pricing is transparent and walked through at your consultation.
A small weekly injection. Most patients find it easier than they expect. We'll teach you, or you can come in and have us handle it.
Yes — we see patients from across the valley.
We walk through transparent pricing at your consultation so you have the full picture before committing.
If semaglutide sounds like the right tool, book a consultation or call (702) 258-8456.
