works with your body, not against it.
- Over 30 years of experience, knowledgeable & friendly staff
- Semaglutide with all the same ingredients as Ozempic® & Wegovy®
- Produced in an FDA-Registered and Inspected facility
- Weekly shots given in office or delivered to your home
- Online booking and forms
- Over 10 locations and telehealth available in MD & VA
- Convenient early and late hours
- No insurance needed
- No contracts or memberships
- No hidden fees
Book an Appointment
Meet with a medical provider in office or via video call to review your medical history and create a treatment plan
Receive Medication
We’ll give you the shot in office or send them to your door via telehealth
Lose Weight for Good
Meet with a medical provider every 1-4 weeks to manage your medications and keep your weight loss on track
You’ll Love Your Experience with Us
Only $115/ week
| First visit + 1 weekly injection | $195 |
| Follow-up visit + 1 weekly injection | $115 |
| Follow-up visit + 4 weekly injections | $460 |
FSA and HSA Accepted
Dr. Paul Rivas has been helping patients lose weight for over 30 years.
He has treated over 100,000 patients, with a very high success rate. Through his programs, patients don’t only lose weight, they keep the weight off!
FAQ
At our weight loss center, we prioritize transparency and realistic expectations. The results with Semaglutide are individualized, and we adhere to the clinical trial dosing regimen, adjusting every 4 weeks as needed. On average, once you reach the full dose at week 17, a steady weight loss of 1-3 pounds per week is commonly observed. 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.
This treatment is a particularly good fit for you if you are looking for a long term solution, you have taken phentermine or another stimulant medication (like ADHD meds) before, and/or you need to lose more than 10-15 lbs.
You can not be treated with semaglutide if you have:
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Medullary Thyroid cancer
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Multiple endocrine neoplasia
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Type 1 Diabetics
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Type 2 diabetics already taking a GLP-1 medication
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History of pancreatitis
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Chronic kidney disease (unless cleared by nephrologist)
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Nursing, Pregnant, or trying to get pregnant
You can still use phentermine if you have any other medical conditions not listed above.
Short moments of nausea,
Constipation or diarrhea
Fatigue
Takes away desire for alcohol
Yes, unlike vaccines or many other shots you may think of, this injection is done with a tiny needle that only goes under the skin, not into muscle. Patients often don’t realize we already gave the shot.
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.
We have telehealth available for patients who live in Maryland or Virginia are interested in treatment with semaglutide. You will have a monthly video appointment with a medical provider and the medication will be shipped to your house.