Why Regain Happens
GLP-1s turn down appetite and slow digestion. Stop them abruptly and both snap back while your metabolism is still adjusting to a lower weight. Trials show most of the lost weight returns within a year without a plan. That is a drug-stopping problem, not a willpower problem.
The Taper
We step the dose down over six to twelve weeks rather than stopping. Many people do well on a maintenance microdose: a fraction of the full dose, every two to four weeks, that keeps appetite in check without the side effects of the full program.
Peptides That Help
Tesamorelin or sermorelin to support lean mass and metabolism as you come down. BPC-157 or KLOW if the GLP-1 upset your gut. GHK-Cu for loose skin after a large loss. Which, if any, is decided by the provider from your labs and your goals.
The Program at Zen IV Spa
Every program at Zen IV Spa is prescribed and overseen by our medical director, a licensed physician, after a consultation and baseline labs. A nurse comes to your home in New York or New Jersey for your first dose if you want one, and refills ship to your door.
Our maintenance program is built for exactly this stage: a lower price, lighter dosing, and the same provider on message.
Common Questions
Can I just stop?+
You can. Most people who do regain. A taper costs little and works better.
How long is maintenance?+
Often six months to a year, then reassess. Some people stay on a microdose long term.
What does maintenance cost?+
Less than the full program. Ask the provider for the current maintenance price at your visit.
Do I need labs again?+
Yes, at the start of the taper, drawn at home.
All treatments are medical services. Every guest is screened, and every treatment is provided only under the clearance, prescription or standing protocol of a licensed medical provider. Compounded peptides are not FDA-approved unless stated. Nothing on this page is a diagnosis or a promise of results.