Weight Loss in Beverly Hills, CA

Every program at The Aesthetic Room is meticulously tailored, but the common components form a powerful and cohesive strategy:

1. In-Depth Metabolic and Hormone Evaluation

This is the foundation of your success. We don’t guess; we test. Comprehensive lab testing provides a detailed blueprint of your internal environment, allowing Dr. Rahi to identify specific biological roadblocks to weight loss. This evaluation includes:

• Thyroid Function: Assessing all thyroid markers (TSH, Free T3, Free T4) as an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) is a major, often missed, cause of weight gain and fatigue.
• Cortisol Balance: Analyzing stress hormone levels. Chronic, high cortisol due to stress signals the body to store visceral fat, particularly around the abdomen.
• Sex Hormone Optimization: Checking for imbalances in estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Low levels of these hormones—in both men and women—can significantly slow metabolism and contribute to stubborn weight gain, especially during and after menopause or andropause.
• Nutrient & Vitamin Status: Identifying deficiencies in critical vitamins (like Vitamin D and B12) and minerals that are essential for metabolic processes.

2. Medications and Peptide Therapy for Accelerated Fat Loss

For many patients, certain prescription therapies can provide the necessary metabolic “reset” to accelerate fat loss safely and effectively. Dr. Rahi utilizes the latest advancements in peptide science, including:

• Semaglutide (GLP-1 Medications): These powerful, FDA-approved medications work by mimicking a gut hormone that regulates appetite and insulin release. They promote a feeling of fullness, reduce cravings, and improve how the body processes sugar, leading to consistent and significant weight loss.
• AOD-9604: A modified fragment of the human growth hormone molecule that has been shown to stimulate lipolysis (the breakdown of fat) and inhibit lipogenesis (the formation of new fat), without the negative side effects of full HGH.
• 5-Amino-1MQ: This innovative peptide is a potent inhibitor of an enzyme called NNMT, which slows down fat cell metabolism. By blocking NNMT, 5-Amino-1MQ helps “un-slow” the metabolism of fat cells, allowing for increased fat burning.

These therapies are only included when appropriate, and their use is always closely monitored by Dr. Rahi.

3. Customized Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching

Sustainable weight loss is not about starvation or unsustainable deprivation. It’s about creating a lifestyle you can maintain happily. Your coaching includes:

• Simple, Personalized Meal Frameworks: Guidance on macro and micronutrient balance that accounts for your food preferences, culture, and daily schedule.
• Targeted Supplement Protocols: Based on your lab results, recommendations for high-quality supplements to correct deficiencies and support metabolic pathways.
• Physical Activity Integration: Developing a realistic and enjoyable movement plan that supports muscle preservation and fat burning.

4. Advanced Hormone Therapy

Hormonal balance is paramount. If lab testing reveals imbalances, Dr. Rahi will utilize bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) to restore optimal levels of key hormones, including:

• Estrogen/Progesterone: Correcting imbalances to alleviate mood swings, improve sleep, and reduce stubborn fat accumulation.
• Testosterone: Crucial for muscle mass preservation (which burns more calories than fat), energy, and libido in both men and women.
• Thyroid Hormones: Ensuring your metabolism is running at its optimal speed to prevent weight creep.

5. Supportive Therapies for Total Wellness

To keep your body in balance and maximize the results of your core program, we integrate supportive therapies focused on recovery and balance:

• IV Drips: Custom-blended IV vitamin and mineral infusions to deliver hydration and essential nutrients directly into the bloodstream for maximum absorption and cellular function.
• Stress Management Protocols: Strategies and recommendations to lower chronic stress, manage cortisol, and improve mental resilience, which is critical for preventing stress-induced weight gain.
• Sleep Optimization: Guidance on improving sleep hygiene, as restorative sleep is when the body repairs, regulates hunger hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and maximizes fat-burning potential.