Prescription Medication Managed by a Doctor
The three components of Medical Weight Loss are:
1. Prescription medications
2. Expertise and guidance of a medical professional
3. Lifestyle changes (made easier by the medication and support)
Medical Weight Loss Solutions
At Rivas Medical Weight Loss, our medical weight loss programs in Maryland and Virginia focus on leveraging top-tier medical treatments and exceptional service to facilitate sustainable health improvements. We specialize in providing the best medical weight loss drugs and offer white-glove service along with weekly visits for maximum accountability. These regular consultations are essential for tailoring our support to your individual needs, ensuring you achieve your weight loss goals effectively.
Many weight loss programs fail because they focus on quick fixes rather than long-term solutions. At Rivas, we prioritize lasting change by addressing the root causes of weight gain and providing continuous guidance, empowering you to develop healthy habits and achieve lasting results. Our experienced team is committed to guiding you every step of the way, helping not only to reach your desired weight but also to maintain these results for lasting wellness.
Our Medications
GLP-1 Injections
(Tirzepatide and Semaglutide)
Weekly painless injection
Non-stimulant medication
Slow start but powerful effect
New and groundbreaking
Phentermine
(and other weight loss medication)
Daily Pill
Stimulant
Fast Jump Start
FDA Approved since 1959
How do they work?
All our medications primarily work by reducing your appetite and food cravingsso you stop thinking about food. This allows you to make healthier food choices. Some of our medications also increase your metabolism so you burn more calories.
Hands-on Guidance
1.Initial Consultation
Meet with the Doctor or PA to review your medical history and weight loss goals
2.Treatment Plan
Create a personalized treatment plan of medication and diet changes
3. On-going Support
Return for visits with the Doctor or PA every 1-4 weeks to manage you medications and keep your weight loss on track
Reasons our Patents try Medical Weight Loss
Why Rivas?
30+ years of experience
Early and late hours available
Online booking and forms
Medications dispensed on-site
13 convenient locations
Always visit with a Doctor or PA
Other weight loss places may make promises and guarantees, but instead of gimmicks we prefer to let the results speak for themselves. Results are dependent on individuals, so come and find out what you can achieve.
At our weight loss center, we prioritize transparency and realistic expectations. Both Semaglutide and Tirzepatide follow individualized dosing plans, with adjustments made every four weeks. Once you reach the full dose at week 17 with Semaglutide, it’s common to see a steady weight loss of 1-3 pounds per week. For Phentermine, many patients notice results within the first few weeks, typically losing 5 to 10 pounds, depending on how their body responds. We believe in letting the actual outcomes speak for themselves rather than relying on empty promises or gimmicks. Come and discover what you can achieve on your weight loss journey.
The pace of results varies among individuals. While some experience a weight loss of 5 pounds after the initial injection, others may not observe significant changes until 6-8 weeks into the treatment. Our approach involves starting with low doses and gradually increasing to mitigate potential side effects. It takes a minimum of 17 weeks to reach the full 2.4mg dose, ensuring a careful and effective progression toward your weight loss goals.
Phentermine has been FDA approved and used safely since 1959. It is not addictive and does not have serious or long-term side effects. Some people fear weight loss medications because of a different weight loss drug “fenfluramine” that was found to be dangerous and pulled off the market in 1997. That medication was commonly mixed with phentermine (Fen-Phen).
Semaglutide is newly approved for weight loss, but it has been approved and used to treat diabetes since 2017. This class of medications (similar medications to semaglutide and Tirzepatide) has been approved since 2005. Semaglutide is also not addictive and has no known serious or long-term side effects
Lot of people are, they just did not tell you. There are about 7 million prescriptions for phentermine written every year in the US.
Semaglutide and Tirzepatide are new medications, so people are only starting to learn about it.
We do not process any insurance. Unfortunately, most insurance companies refuse to cover medical weight loss, but we are happy to provide invoices for reimbursement if your insurance does. Some patients are able to get reimbursed for the visit.
