What Is Weight Loss With Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Weight loss with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) focuses on rebalancing the hormones that regulate metabolism, appetite, and fat distribution. For individuals who have tried without success to lose weight, they may find HRT successful. As hormones like estrogen, testosterone, and thyroid become balanced through HRT, patients often experience an improvement in metabolic rate and a decrease in fat storage, facilitating easier and more sustainable weight loss. To learn more about weight loss with HR, contact Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, AL.
How Does Weight Loss With HRT Work?
The process of weight loss with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) begins with a thorough evaluation to assess each patient's hormone levels and overall health. Based on this assessment, a personalized HRT regimen is prescribed, which may include estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, or other hormones, depending on the individual's needs.
Once HRT begins, patients typically experience a gradual stabilization of hormone levels, which can lead to improved energy, mood, and metabolism. As hormone levels normalize, many individuals find it easier to engage in physical activity and make healthier dietary choices.
Regular follow-up appointments are essential to monitor hormone levels and adjust the treatment plan as needed. These appointments also provide an opportunity to discuss any weight loss progress or challenges the patient may encounter.
In combination with a balanced diet and exercise, HRT can support weight loss efforts by reducing cravings, enhancing metabolism, and redistributing body fat, ultimately leading to a healthier and more balanced body composition.
What Are the Benefits of Weight Loss With HRT?
Weight loss with hormone replacement therapy offers multiple benefits that go beyond traditional weight loss methods:
- Optimizes hormone levels to boost the body's metabolic rate
- Balances hormones that regulate hunger, reducing cravings and overeating
- Improves overall vitality, encouraging more physical activity
- Targets hormonal factors that affect where fat is stored, particularly around the abdomen
- Supports muscle growth and maintenance, which is crucial for burning calories efficiently
Weight Loss Program Reviews
2 days Post Breast Augmentation - I'm on day 2 of recovery from my breast augmentation. It's honestly not as bad as I thought it would be. The only parts that suck are feeling like potato( you literally can't do anything), and that the muscle relaxers make you super sleepy. Stopped taking the pain meds i was prescribed and switched to Tylenol because I didn't like the way Norcos made me feel. My chest feels sore and tight and still very swollen. But this is all to be expected. Dr. Hedden at Hedden and Gunn plastic surgery center was amazing. All of the staff did a great job with me. It was an all around amazing experience. I started out at large A/small B and asked to be a D. He did 450cc on each side. Smooth, round, high profile silicone. More updates to come! *they look shiny because I've been applying vitamin E to try to prevent stretch marks *Updated on 25 Apr 2024:Dropping more and more everyday. Liking the results so far. Still a little sore and swollen. Feeling to the nerves becomes more painful by the day and it’s causing a bit of discomfort but nothing major. Usually subsides by week 3. Will update again at 2 weeks past operation. For reference:5’3125lbs450cc L&RMentor memory gel SiliconeRound, high profile Updated on 25 Apr 2024:450cc L&RMentor memory gel silicone implants Round, high profile 5’3 125lbs Updated on 29 Apr 2024:It’s been 14 days since my augmentation. We’re feeling good and getting stronger every day. I’ll update again in a few days once I feel like they’ve dropped a bit more. Looking at them with no bra, I don’t see much change from my last update at 10 days past. But I’m finally wearing something other than my medical bra! Which is a nice change. This is a 34D and I feel like it might be just a hair too small in the cup (my nipples are like right on the edge of this thing lol) I tried on an underwire bra but it didn’t scoop me underneath properly. Probably because my implants are still sitting a little high and still firm. Will update again soon! 5’3125lbs450ccMentor memory gel silicone High profile silicone Before size : 32B/34A Updated on 3 May 2024:2 days after, 10 days after and 18 days after. 5’3125lbs450cc High profile Round Silicone, Mentor memory gel Before size: 32b/34a Updated on 3 May 2024:450ccDon’t mind my last update. I don’t know how to delete it :/. This is 2dp, 10dp and 18dp. More updates to come! HP mentor memory gel silicone Round IMF incision 5’3 125lbsBefore size : 32b/34aUpdated on 9 May 2024:Week 3 update and some progress pictures-Feeling great. No pain just sensitivity. We are dropping pretty quickly. I was pretty deflated before my augmentation as you can see in my previous photos. So when you have previous deflating from breast feeding or weight loss, you tend to drop a little faster since the loose skin is more able to adapt to the implant versus tight skin. My incisions are pretty unnoticeable from a glance. Hats off to my surgeon for that. I’m healing great and I’m looking forward to seeing my final results. More updates next week! Stats:450 CCHigh profilementor memory gel siliconeroundsmoothBefore size: 32bCurrent size: measuring at 32DD so far. 5’3125 pounds
2 days Post Breast Augmentation - I'm on day 2 of recovery from my breast augmentation. It's honestly not as bad as I thought it would be. The only parts that suck are feeling like potato( you literally can't do anything), and that the muscle relaxers make you super sleepy. Stopped taking the pain meds i was prescribed and switched to Tylenol because I didn't like the way Norcos made me feel. My chest feels sore and tight and still very swollen. But this is all to be expected. Dr. Hedden at Hedden and Gunn plastic surgery center was amazing. All of the staff did a great job with me. It was an all around amazing experience. I started out at large A/small B and asked to be a D. He did 450cc on each side. Smooth, round, high profile silicone. More updates to come! *they look shiny because I've been applying vitamin E to try to prevent stretch marks *Updated on 25 Apr 2024:Dropping more and more everyday. Liking the results so far. Still a little sore and swollen. Feeling to the nerves becomes more painful by the day and it’s causing a bit of discomfort but nothing major. Usually subsides by week 3. Will update again at 2 weeks past operation. For reference:5’3125lbs450cc L&RMentor memory gel SiliconeRound, high profile Updated on 25 Apr 2024:450cc L&RMentor memory gel silicone implants Round, high profile 5’3 125lbs Updated on 29 Apr 2024:It’s been 14 days since my augmentation. We’re feeling good and getting stronger every day. I’ll update again in a few days once I feel like they’ve dropped a bit more. Looking at them with no bra, I don’t see much change from my last update at 10 days past. But I’m finally wearing something other than my medical bra! Which is a nice change. This is a 34D and I feel like it might be just a hair too small in the cup (my nipples are like right on the edge of this thing lol) I tried on an underwire bra but it didn’t scoop me underneath properly. Probably because my implants are still sitting a little high and still firm. Will update again soon! 5’3125lbs450ccMentor memory gel silicone High profile silicone Before size : 32B/34A Updated on 3 May 2024:2 days after, 10 days after and 18 days after. 5’3125lbs450cc High profile Round Silicone, Mentor memory gel Before size: 32b/34a Updated on 3 May 2024:450ccDon’t mind my last update. I don’t know how to delete it :/. This is 2dp, 10dp and 18dp. More updates to come! HP mentor memory gel silicone Round IMF incision 5’3 125lbsBefore size : 32b/34aUpdated on 9 May 2024:Week 3 update and some progress pictures-Feeling great. No pain just sensitivity. We are dropping pretty quickly. I was pretty deflated before my augmentation as you can see in my previous photos. So when you have previous deflating from breast feeding or weight loss, you tend to drop a little faster since the loose skin is more able to adapt to the implant versus tight skin. My incisions are pretty unnoticeable from a glance. Hats off to my surgeon for that. I’m healing great and I’m looking forward to seeing my final results. More updates next week! Stats:450 CCHigh profilementor memory gel siliconeroundsmoothBefore size: 32bCurrent size: measuring at 32DD so far. 5’3125 pounds Updated on 17 May 2024:Still dropping. And getting more fuller in my opinion. No pain but I still spasm here and there. 125lb5’3High profile 450CC silicone Mentor memory gel smooth roundSubmuscular placement, inframmory Before: 32b/34ACurrent size: 32DD/34D
2 days Post Breast Augmentation - I'm on day 2 of recovery from my breast augmentation. It's honestly not as bad as I thought it would be. The only parts that suck are feeling like potato( you literally can't do anything), and that the muscle relaxers make you super sleepy. Stopped taking the pain meds i was prescribed and switched to Tylenol because I didn't like the way Norcos made me feel. My chest feels sore and tight and still very swollen. But this is all to be expected. Dr. Hedden at Hedden and Gunn plastic surgery center was amazing. All of the staff did a great job with me. It was an all around amazing experience. I started out at large A/small B and asked to be a D. He did 450cc on each side. Smooth, round, high profile silicone. More updates to come! *they look shiny because I've been applying vitamin E to try to prevent stretch marks *Updated on 25 Apr 2024:Dropping more and more everyday. Liking the results so far. Still a little sore and swollen. Feeling to the nerves becomes more painful by the day and it’s causing a bit of discomfort but nothing major. Usually subsides by week 3. Will update again at 2 weeks past operation. For reference:5’3125lbs450cc L&RMentor memory gel SiliconeRound, high profile Updated on 25 Apr 2024:450cc L&RMentor memory gel silicone implants Round, high profile 5’3 125lbs Updated on 29 Apr 2024:It’s been 14 days since my augmentation. We’re feeling good and getting stronger every day. I’ll update again in a few days once I feel like they’ve dropped a bit more. Looking at them with no bra, I don’t see much change from my last update at 10 days past. But I’m finally wearing something other than my medical bra! Which is a nice change. This is a 34D and I feel like it might be just a hair too small in the cup (my nipples are like right on the edge of this thing lol) I tried on an underwire bra but it didn’t scoop me underneath properly. Probably because my implants are still sitting a little high and still firm. Will update again soon! 5’3125lbs450ccMentor memory gel silicone High profile silicone Before size : 32B/34A Updated on 3 May 2024:2 days after, 10 days after and 18 days after. 5’3125lbs450cc High profile Round Silicone, Mentor memory gel Before size: 32b/34a Updated on 3 May 2024:450ccDon’t mind my last update. I don’t know how to delete it :/. This is 2dp, 10dp and 18dp. More updates to come! HP mentor memory gel silicone Round IMF incision 5’3 125lbsBefore size : 32b/34aUpdated on 9 May 2024:Week 3 update and some progress pictures-Feeling great. No pain just sensitivity. We are dropping pretty quickly. I was pretty deflated before my augmentation as you can see in my previous photos. So when you have previous deflating from breast feeding or weight loss, you tend to drop a little faster since the loose skin is more able to adapt to the implant versus tight skin. My incisions are pretty unnoticeable from a glance. Hats off to my surgeon for that. I’m healing great and I’m looking forward to seeing my final results. More updates next week! Stats:450 CCHigh profilementor memory gel siliconeroundsmoothBefore size: 32bCurrent size: measuring at 32DD so far. 5’3125 pounds Updated on 17 May 2024:Still dropping. And getting more fuller in my opinion. No pain but I still spasm here and there. 125lb5’3High profile 450CC silicone Mentor memory gel smooth roundSubmuscular placement, inframmory Before: 32b/34ACurrent size: 32DD/34D Updated on 24 May 2024:I’ll be 6 weeks past operation in 3 days. 450 cc silicone high profile round Under the muscle Mentor memory gel 5’3 125lbs Before : 34ACurrent : 32DDUpdated on 31 May 2024:Still loving my results thus far. Still have a long way to go! 5’3125Before: 32b/34aCurrent: 32DD/34D (although the cup on a 34D is almost too small) 450 cc silicone mentor memory gel Round,smooth, HPUnder the muscle, IMF incision
I have had three surgeries with Dr. Halka @ Hedden & Gunn. A lower body lift w/bbl in 03/2024 a breast lift w/ implants 07/2024 and an upper body lift 12/2024. I lost over 119 pounds with diet and exercise, I maintained the weight loss for two years and then started considering cosmetic surgery to remove the excess skin. My first consult was with a surgeon in Miami. I was nervous but paid a deposit then I thought perhaps I find a Doctor near where I live, which led me to Hedden and Gunn. I did a virtual consultation with Dr. Halka he was very thorough explaining every option in detail and even including photos of results from each surgery, He then recommended what he thought would be my best option. I then decided to meet with him in person and I could not be more glad that I did, with surgery there are many ups and downs but the care I have received by everyone at this facility has been beyond what I could have ever expected. I have said many times that I am so glad that I decided to have my surgery locally and not out of state (in my case) I am sure many surgeries go off without a hitch but to have the clinic and staff close by for any and every concern I have had has been the best option for me. I absolutely love my results, I could not have ever imagined better results even if I tried!
I had a breast augmentation with Dr. Halka and he did an amazing job, I lost a lot of breast volume with weight loss and breast feeding my children. Dr. Halka listened and made suggestions and when surgery day came delivered everything I could’ve hoped for. I feel feminine and like a lady again and I couldn’t be more grateful.
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Achieve a Healthy Weight With the Help of HRT
Weight loss through hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can offer individuals a transformative approach to achieving their health and wellness goals. The team at Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery offers personalized HRT plans tailored to help each individual balance their hormones for effective weight loss. For those looking to enhance their weight loss journey and improve their overall well-being, contact our Birmingham, AL office today to schedule a consultation.