Every January, millions of people make the same New Year’s resolution to lose weight, improve their overall health, and feel more confident in their skin. Unfortunately, statistics show that most of those well-intentioned goals fade by February. Why? Because lasting weight loss requires more than just motivation; it demands a plan, support, and a deep understanding of what’s happening inside your body.
At Skin Artisans, we know that stubborn weight gain and difficulty losing weight aren’t always caused by a poor diet or lack of willpower. Often, they’re driven by hormonal imbalances or metabolic dysfunctions that make it nearly impossible to see results no matter how clean you eat or how often you work out. That’s why our providers take a truly comprehensive, science-based approach to weight loss. One that targets both your metabolic and hormone for maximum results.
Our two most powerful tools? GLP-1 Medical Weight Loss and BioTE® Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy. When used together, they can help you not only shed pounds faster but also restore your body’s natural balance, so you feel healthier, stronger, and more vibrant in every aspect of your life.
At Skin Artisans, medical weight loss and hormone optimization are not transactional programs. They are deeply personalized, medically guided journeys. Our providers are not faceless telehealth prescribers; they are fully licensed medical practitioners (MDs, NPs, or RNs) with extensive clinical experience who live these therapies with their patients. Many are on these treatment paths themselves, giving them firsthand insight into the challenges, milestones, and transformative potential of GLP-1 therapies and hormone optimization.
Instead of a “click-and-ship” model or algorithm-generated dosing, your treatment is managed with genuine medical oversight. We continually review your progress, adjust dosing responsibly, and meet with you virtually or in person to ensure your body is responding safely and effectively. Your plan isn’t copied and pasted. It is shaped around your physiology, lifestyle, goals, and evolving needs.
This level of care is what sets Skin Artisans apart. We don’t just prescribe a medication; we become your partner in change, helping you achieve results that are not only faster, but healthier, sustainable, and empowering.
Let’s take a closer look at how each treatment works, and why combining GLP-1 medical weight loss and BioTE® bioidentical hormone replacement therapy may be the smartest move you make for your 2026 health goals.
What Is GLP-1 Medical Weight Loss?
GLP-1 (short for glucagon-like peptide-1) medications have transformed the way we approach sustainable, long-term weight loss in today’s world. These medications were originally developed to help people with Type 2 diabetes regulate blood sugar. However, as research progressed, medical providers noticed a consistent, remarkable “side effect”—patients were losing significant amounts of weight and becoming healthier in a multitude of other ways.
Today, GLP-1s are widely prescribed as safe and effective weight-loss therapies that work by enhancing the body’s natural ability to regulate appetite, metabolism, and blood sugar. The result? Steadier energy levels, decreased inflammation, reduced cravings, and gradual, lasting weight loss without the deprivation of crash dieting.
GLP-1 is a hormone your body already produces in your gut after eating. It signals your brain that you’re full, slows digestion so you stay satisfied longer, and helps balance insulin and blood sugar levels. In people who struggle with obesity or metabolic dysfunction, this signaling system can become sluggish. GLP-1 medications “wake it up” again, helping you feel fuller faster, eat less, and naturally reduce caloric intake.
How GLP-1 Medical Weight Loss Works at Skin Artisans
At Skin Artisans, we know weight loss is never just about a number on the scale. It’s about restoring balance to the body. That’s why our GLP-1 Medical Weight Loss Program is so much more than a prescription. It’s a comprehensive, medically guided journey tailored to your unique body chemistry, goals, and lifestyle.
Step 1: Consultation and Comprehensive Lab Work
Your journey begins with an in-depth consultation with one of our experienced medical providers. During this visit, we take time to understand you, your medical history, current health status, past weight-loss experiences, and your specific goals for the year ahead.
Next comes comprehensive lab testing. We assess your metabolic, thyroid, and vitamin B levels to identify any underlying imbalances that could impact your results. These labs allow us to determine if GLP-1 therapy is a good fit and help us design a truly personalized treatment plan.
Step 2: Custom-Tailored GLP-1 Prescription
If GLP-1 therapy is right for you, your provider will prescribe the medication best suited to your needs. Your dosing is carefully titrated over time. We start low and go slow to minimize potential side effects like nausea or digestive upset, allowing your body to adjust comfortably. Your provider will teach you how to administer your weekly injection in the comfort of your own home.
Step 3: Ongoing Monitoring and Support
Unlike programs that simply hand you a prescription and send you on your way, Skin Artisans partners with you every step of the way. You’ll have regular follow-up appointments to track your progress, evaluate how you’re feeling, and adjust your dosing or nutrition plan as needed.
Our medical team provides continuous education and encouragement throughout your journey, helping you navigate everything from portion control and meal timing to staying hydrated and supporting lean muscle mass. If you encounter plateaus or side effects, we troubleshoot them together, because accountability and personalization are key to success.
Step 4: Nutrition, Lifestyle, and Body Composition Guidance
To maximize your results, our program includes ongoing discussions around nutrition, hydration, physical activity, and sleep. These are the pillars of metabolic health. We help you build healthy routines and choices around food and lifestyle to set you up for long-term success.
Step 5: Maintenance and Long-Term Success
As you reach your target weight, our team helps you transition into a maintenance phase designed to protect your hard-earned results. This may include gradually tapering your medication, continued hormone optimization with BioTE®, or integrating supportive treatments like nutritional supplements and lifestyle coaching to help you maintain balance and confidence long-term.
The goal isn’t just to lose weight. It’s to empower you with the tools, knowledge, and self-awareness to sustain a healthier, happier version of yourself well beyond the program.
What You Can Expect
Most patients notice appetite changes within the first few weeks of GLP-1 therapy. Over time, as blood sugar levels stabilize and the brain’s hunger cues reset, eating habits naturally shift. You’ll find it easier to make nutrient-dense choices, portion sizes become more manageable, and the scale starts moving in the right direction steadily and safely.
On average, patients in clinical studies have lost 15–20% of their total body weight within one year starting GLP-1 therapy, while also experiencing improvements in cholesterol, blood pressure, decreased inflammation, and higher energy levels. But beyond the numbers, the most meaningful changes are how you feel—more in control, more confident, and more aligned with your goals.
At Skin Artisans, we celebrate those victories with you every step of the way. Because this isn’t a quick fix. It’s a total transformation!
What Is BioTE® Hormone Optimization?
While GLP-1 therapy helps restore balance to your metabolism, BioTE® Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) restores balance to your entire body. Think of it as resetting your internal operating system, the network of hormones that quietly regulate everything from energy and sleep to mood, muscle tone, and fat distribution.
Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers. They tell your cells when to build muscle, when to burn fat, how to stabilize your mood, and even how deeply you sleep. But as we age, or experience chronic stress, perimenopause, menopause, or andropause, these hormones can fall out of sync and optimal levels may decrease. The result? Fatigue, brain fog, irritability, decreased libido, stubborn weight gain (especially around the midsection), and an overall sense of “feeling off.”
At Skin Artisans, we specialize in restoring that balance through BioTE® Pellet Therapy, a scientifically advanced form of hormone therapy that uses bioidentical hormones, plant-derived compounds with the exact same molecular structure as the ones your body naturally produces. The result is seamless integration and optimal symptom relief without the rollercoaster some patients experience with synthetic hormones.
How BioTE® Hormone Optimization Works at Skin Artisans
Our approach is guided by data, your verbal account of symptoms, compassion, and a deep understanding of how the endocrine system interacts with every aspect of your health. The BioTE® process at Skin Artisans is comprehensive, meticulous, and tailored entirely to you.
Step 1: Consultation and Advanced Lab Testing
Your hormone journey begins with a detailed consultation with one of our experienced, BioTE® Certified medical providers. We’ll discuss your symptoms, lifestyle, sleep patterns, libido, energy levels, and emotional well-being to form a complete picture of how your body is functioning.
Next, we conduct comprehensive lab testing. This is far more detailed than the basic panels most patients have received from their Primary Care physician before. These labs measure key markers such as estrogen, testosterone, thyroid function, alongside other metabolic indicators. This information allows us to uncover the root cause of your symptoms and determine whether hormone optimization can help you feel more like yourself again.
Step 2: Personalized Hormone Optimization Plan
Once your results are reviewed, your provider will create a customized treatment plan based on your lab findings, goals, and individual physiology. At Skin Artisans, no two patients receive the same dose or protocol. Your plan is precision-tailored to your needs and adjusted as your body responds.
BioTE® hormone pellets are small rice-sized implants placed just under the skin of the buttocks in a simple, in-office procedure. These pellets continuously release a steady stream of bioidentical hormones into your bloodstream, maintaining balanced levels 24/7 for three to six months, without the daily fluctuations caused by pills, creams, or injections.
The insertion process is quick (typically 15-30 minutes), requires little downtime, and is performed under local anesthetic. You can return to work and most regular activities immediately afterward. We do ask that you refrain from lower body workouts and submerging in water for a short period of time following placement.
Step 3: Rebalancing and Symptom Relief
After your first insertion, you may begin noticing positive changes within two to four weeks, often starting with improved energy, mental clarity, and sleep. As your hormone levels stabilize, you’ll continue to experience gradual improvement across multiple areas:
- Better mood and emotional stability
- Restored libido and sexual wellness
- Improved muscle tone and metabolism
- Sharper focus and memory
- Deeper, more restorative sleep
- Reduced symptoms of perimenopause, menopause, or andropause
Our providers will check in regularly to track your progress, reassess your labs, and make dosing adjustments if needed to keep you in your optimal ranges.
Step 4: Maintenance and Long-Term Vitality
Once your hormone levels are balanced, maintenance is simple. Most patients receive pellet insertions two to four times per year, depending on their unique absorption rate and physiology.
What makes BioTE® truly transformative is its cumulative effect. The longer your hormones stay in balance, the better your body functions. Many patients report that after a few months on BioTE®, they feel like themselves again, only better: stronger, leaner, sharper, and more emotionally resilient.
The Science-Backed Synergy: GLP-1 Medical Weight Loss + BioTE®
When combined, these two therapies become an accelerated weight loss powerhouse. GLP-1 therapy addresses how your body processes food and stores fat, while BioTE® ensures your internal chemistry is primed to support that transformation.
- Balanced hormones make GLP-1 therapy more effective. Estrogen, testosterone, and thyroid hormones directly influence muscle preservation, metabolic rate, and how efficiently your body burns fat. When those levels are optimized, your GLP-1 medication can perform at its peak.
- You’ll feel better as you lose weight. Hormone balance helps counteract fatigue or mood dips that can sometimes accompany reduced caloric intake on GLP-1s. You’ll feel steadier, stronger, and more energized throughout your weight-loss journey.
- You’ll maintain your results longer. By pairing GLP-1s with hormone optimization, you’re addressing both the metabolic and endocrine causes of weight gain, helping prevent the rebound effect that can occur when one system is treated in isolation.
Together, these therapies unlock a 360° approach to wellness that supports your metabolism, mood, and motivation, so your 2026 transformation isn’t just visible, it’s sustainable.
Your Personalized Weight Loss Journey at Skin Artisans
At Skin Artisans, every journey begins with a comprehensive consultation. Our experienced medical providers take a deep dive into your health history, symptoms, and lifestyle before crafting a tailored plan that may include GLP-1 medication, BioTE® hormone optimization, nutritional guidance, and regular check-ins.
You’re never just handed a prescription and sent on your way. Our team will:
- Monitor your progress and adjust dosing as needed
- Provide ongoing support for nutrition and lifestyle habits
- Celebrate your wins with you along the way
We’re not just your clinicians, we’re your coaches, cheerleaders, and partners in your 2026 transformation!
Imagine How You Could Look and Feel in 2026
Close your eyes and picture this:
You wake up rested, clear-headed, and energized. Your clothes fit comfortably again. You no longer dread stepping on the scale or looking in the mirror after you step out of the shower. Your confidence soars, not just because of how you look, but because of how you feel.
That’s the power of combining GLP-1 Medical Weight Loss with BioTE® Hormone Optimization. A plan that works with your body, not against it. With Skin Artisans’ expert medical guidance, you can finally achieve results that last and create a healthier, more balanced version of yourself in 2026 and beyond.
Take the First Step Toward Your 2026 Transformation
If you’re tired of fad diets, frustrating plateaus, or feeling like your body just won’t cooperate anymore, it’s time for a smarter, science-based approach to weight loss.
Schedule your complimentary consultation at Skin Artisans today to discuss your personalized weight loss and hormone optimization plan. Together, we’ll help you design a 2026 that’s lighter, stronger, and filled with renewed confidence and vitality, because the best project you’ll ever work on is you!
Call us at (952) 767-3163 to schedule at any Skin Artisans location in Edina, Woodbury, or Minnetonka, orbook online.
