Why oversimplified plans fail What many people experience – versus the RegenCen experience Patients coming to us after trying medical weight loss elsewhere describe a similar experience. Persistent nausea. Fatigue. Loss of strength. Feeling lousy in general – even as the scale ticks downward. That experience with the newer GLP-1 drugs is pretty common, and…

GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide have changed how weight loss looks. Patients lose meaningful weight, feel better, and reduce the health risks that come with excess weight, including heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. For the right patient, they can be highly effective. But weight loss doesn’t do the same thing that body…

A note from our Chief Medical Officer | Gustav Lo, MD Weight loss is personal, and treatment should reflect that. For many patients, semaglutide is an effective option. When progress is steady and treatment feels well-tolerated, there’s every reason to continue. But not every experience is the same. Some patients reach a plateau. Others experience…

A note from our Chief Medical Officer | Gustav Lo, MD Every day we’re asked, “Do you offer peptide therapy?” The answer is yes. But most patients asking aren’t entirely sure what peptides are – they’re simply hearing more about them. Peptides are everywhere right now. They’re marketed for fat loss, longevity, muscle gain, recovery,…

How GLP-1 medications are changing weight loss In medicine, January is always the busiest month of the year for one thing — weight loss. And today, when people talk about losing weight, the conversation almost inevitably turns to the new GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide. For good reason. Whatever you’ve heard — good or bad — one thing is…

Life Moves Fast in East Grand Rapids Between early morning drop-offs, late-night work emails, and trying to squeeze in a walk around Reeds Lake, life can feel like it’s always in motion. Many of our patients tell us they’ve “tried everything” — diets, cleanses, quick fixes — only to end up back at square one.…

By: Dr. Gustav Lo, MD | Chief Medical Officer and Founder of RegenCen & Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center (CSLC) Semaglutide’s many health benefits beyond weight loss At RegenCen, we’ve been using semaglutide since 2020. And in my own primary care practice, I’ve prescribed drugs in that same GLP-1 family since 2008, so we have…

If you’re in Chelsea, Michigan, and starting to feel less sharp, less energetic, or just not quite like yourself, you’re not alone. And you’re not out of options. Today’s anti-aging clinics promise everything from hormone therapy and NAD+ infusions to medical weight loss and regenerative joint care—but how do you know who you can trust?…

If you’ve been searching for medical weight loss near me and want something that works without harsh side effects or unrealistic promises, RegenCen Fenton offers a modern, medically guided solution—right in the heart of downtown Fenton at 116 Mill Street. Why Medical Weight Loss? Why Now? Most people struggling with weight have already tried diet…

Modified: March 2026 Compounded Semaglutide and Tirzepatide Are Available March 2026 Update With the FDA now reporting that the national shortages of both semaglutide and tirzepatide injection products have been resolved, this is an excellent time to start — or revisit — medically guided weight loss. At RegenCen, we offer comprehensive weight management with both…