Weight Loss
Consultations offered at our three convenient locations in Austin, TX, San Antonio, TX and Westlake Hills, TX
At Austin Plastic Surgeon, ours is a comprehensive approach to helping you reach your aesthetic goals, with wellness and weight management being a passion of ours. More than 70% of adults are overweight or obese (1) and the use of weight-loss medications has become a revolution. If improvements in diet and exercise alone are not enough, we offer a wide range of weight-loss medications for a boost in reaching your weight loss goals. We are proud to be able to help our patients enhance their health and achieve their physique goals with comprehensive weight loss programming and medications.
Learn more about how our weight loss program can transform your life by contacting us online or calling any one of our convenient locations directly at:
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The Weight-Loss Revolution
“We have never had a medication in my medical lifetime that has had such a positive impact on the healthcare of America. I have personally lost about 85lbs on the medications, and it has been life-changing for me, as I have struggled with my weight my entire life. My father died at a young age from coronary artery disease and diabetes. These medications have had a dramatic impact on my future health.”
– Dr. Franco
Being overweight is a complex issue caused by genetic and environmental factors that can have serious health and lifestyle impacts. (2) Weight loss medications have gained increased attention and acceptance, encouraging individuals to explore their options further in a less judgmental environment. This mainstream acceptance reflects a growing recognition of the complexity of weight management and the importance of a multifaceted approach to achieve sustainable results.
At Austin Plastic Surgeon, our goal is to help our patients through every step of their weight loss journey to create better dietary habits and lose weight safely for sustainable, long-term results.
Our Wellness Approach
At Austin Plastic Surgeon, we combine personalized care with carefully chosen treatments to optimize your health and well-being for a total life transformation, inside and out. Our wellness therapies integrate weight loss solutions, hormone therapies, and comprehensive evaluations to help you achieve your health goals and enhance your quality of life. Your customized treatment plan will include integrative services and devices to complement each other and enhance your journey.
Patients can start their weight loss journey at any time. During your personal consultation, we will develop a customized wellness plan based on your individual needs and goals. Typically, wellness programs include a combination of the following:
- Comprehensive body composition assessment and physical analysis
- Weight-loss medications to control appetite and change eating habits
- Support in lifestyle changes that promote weight loss
- Supplements, hormones, and peptides to support energy levels and metabolic health
- Monthly office visits to track progress and titrate dosing of the medication
- Dietary, nutritional, and exercise counseling
Body Composition and Metabolic Health
Understanding your unique body composition and metabolic health is crucial for optimizing weight loss and overall wellness. There are more than 244 genes that influence body weight. (2) Body composition analysis and metabolic assessments offer insights into how your body processes nutrients and stores and burns fat. We use advanced technologies to provide a comprehensive understanding of your body’s unique needs, which is essential for crafting a personalized plan that maximizes results and enhances your health journey. (3)
Testing and Screening Tools
- Phenotype Testing: Phenotype testing evaluates a range of genetic factors that impact your metabolism, hormone levels, and overall health. This includes insights into how your genes affect weight management, nutrient absorption, and certain health conditions.
- Shape Scale: The Shape Scale is a device that provides a detailed analysis of your body composition, including fat percentage, and overall body shape. The Shape Scale is designed to capture data and track changes over time.
- Lumen: Lumen provides real-time information about your metabolism by measuring your metabolic rate through analyzing the CO2 levels in your breath. Your personalized nutritional and exercise recommendations are based on your metabolic state to maximize your metabolic potential.
- Custom Labs: Specific blood tests identify individual factors that can affect weight loss and allow us to balance your nutritional and mineral intake to best support your body through your weight loss journey.
Weight Loss Medications
Our customized weight loss programs often include effective medications for a boost in your weight loss journey. We offer a wide range of medications, doses, and methods of administration and will find the one that is most suited to your needs. Generally, the dose will start off low and gradually increase over time until the maintenance dose has been reached. This slow progression allows the body to adjust to the changes and minimizes the side effects.
Weight loss medications mimic hormones to suppress appetite, so patients often do not report feeling hungry or even feel as if they are dieting. There are different formulations and mechanisms that duplicate the body’s natural GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) and GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) hormones. When the medications bind to the proper receptors, they have been shown to help regulate blood sugar levels, enhance insulin secretion, reduce appetite, promote satiety, delay stomach emptying, and promote weight loss by influencing metabolism and signaling in the body. This combination of effects leads to weight loss over time as patients’ digestive habits change and they consume fewer calories per day.
- GLP-1s and GIPs: We offer a wide range of medications including GLP-1s, GIPs, and dual-action formulations. Semaglutide, like Wegovy, and orforglipron, like Foundayo, mimic GLP-1 hormones to reduce the appetite, slow stomach emptying, and support blood sugar control. Tirzepatide, like Zepbound, or Mounjaro targets multiple pathways and mimics both GLP-1 and GIP hormones for improved appetite regulation and glucose metabolism.
- Injection vs Oral: Medications can be taken daily in oral form or once weekly as an injection.
- Brand Name vs. Compounded: We offer both brand name drugs and compounded formulations that are safe, effective options for weight-loss treatment. Brand name drugs are mass-produced in FDA-approved set dosages. Compounded medications are custom-formulated in individual batches by licensed pharmacies and can be tailored to your specific dosing needs.
Essential Metabolic Support
To support the body during the metabolic changes that come with weight loss medications, your personalized wellness plan may utilize supplements, peptides, and hormone therapy. Balanced hormones combined with peptides and supplements promote weight loss, improve energy levels, and boost overall metabolic health to elevate the weight loss efforts.
Dietary and Exercise Guidance
Sustained weight loss requires blending the effects of weight loss medications with lifestyle modifications such as improvements to diet and exercise routines. It can be challenging to lose weight on one’s own; we provide nutritional advice and ongoing support for our patients on their weight loss journeys. Your wellness program will include recommendations specific to your course of treatment. As your appetite and digestion change, it is important to adjust your eating habits.
A key part of losing weight is being consistent and disciplined with your diet and exercise. Incorporating high-protein and high-fiber foods will help increase fullness and deliver faster results. As you exercise more often, hunger may increase slightly and the body will need to be fortified with healthy nutrients that will support muscle building.
Post-Weight-Loss Body Enhancing Treatments
At Austin Plastic Surgeon, we strive to help patients be at their ideal weight before surgery. Weight-loss medications can be used in preparation for your surgery or to prioritize your overall health. We have a BMI limit of 33 for our cosmetic procedures to help keep patients safe and make sure their procedure will achieve their aesthetic goals.
In the past, we asked patients to lose weight and then come back after they reached a set weight. Now, we can work with you to help you achieve your goal weight so that you can proceed with your surgery and successfully reach your aesthetic goals!
After significant weight loss, you may experience issues with excess sagging skin, loss of volume, and less structural support in the face, butt, and body. Your customized wellness program is designed to highlight the results of your weight loss and can include cosmetic treatments to further enhance your new sleeker silhouette.
To complete your body transformation, we offer many body sculpting treatments, ranging from minimally-invasive treatments through surgical procedures. To enhance the face and minimize any effects of “Ozempic face,” we have a wide range of facial procedures. A Brazilian Butt Lift restores the volume in the butt to counteract the effects of “Ozempic butt.” The impacts of “Ozempic breast” on the chest can be beautifully resolved with breast augmentation or a breast lift. Body contouring with liposuction can smooth any remaining bumps or stubborn fat deposits. For a full body restoration, a tummy tuck smooths the midsection, a thigh lift snugs the thighs, and a mommy makeover comprehensively treats multiple areas at once.
To explore how our body enhancing treatments can boost your confidence and improve the quality of your life, contact us online or call any one of our convenient locations directly at:
Candidates
The life-changing effects of weight loss can benefit many people. Candidates that enjoy the successful effects of weight loss with our supported wellness program are generally:
- Overweight (BMI greater than 25) or suffer from obesity (BMI greater than 30)
- Want to improve their overall shape and figure
- Want to reach their ideal body weight before cosmetic surgery
- Have found diet and exercise alone are not enough
- Are in good general health
- Have realistic expectations
- Are willing to make lifestyle changes to diet and exercise
- Have struggled with weight management on their own
- Frequently fluctuate up and down in weight
- Do not have a history of thyroid cancer or pancreatic issues
- Want comprehensive support for sustainable weight loss
- Could use a boost in their weight loss journey
Personal Consultation
Your personal consultation is the first step in your weight-loss transformation. During your consultation, we will speak with you to discuss your concerns, overall aesthetic goals, and any questions you may have.
We will also conduct a thorough overall evaluation, taking note of your health, medical history, and conducting a physical exam to determine the best treatment. Additional screenings or testing may be necessary. We will use this baseline information for a data-driven plan that closely monitors your progress.
At Austin Plastic Surgeon, you are supported throughout your entire weight-loss transformation. With meticulous planning, we can optimize your weight-loss results with minimal side effects for a body that looks and feels great.
Cost of Weight Loss in Austin, TX
The cost of treatment will vary based on your needs and medication regimen. After we have developed your personalized wellness program, you will receive a detailed price quote. To make weight-loss treatment more affordable, we have the Biohacking Beyond Beauty Membership and financing options available. Reach out now to discuss your aesthetic goals with one of our professionals by filling our online form or calling:
References
- CDC. FastStats – Overweight Prevalence. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. January 5, 2023. Accessed September 21, 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/obesity-overweight.htm
- McPherson R. Genetic contributors to obesity. Canadian Journal of Cardiology. 2007;23(1):23A-27A. doi:10.1016/s0828-282x(07)71002-4
- Trang K, Grant SFA. Genetics and epigenetics in the obesity phenotyping scenario. Rev Endocr Metab Disord. 2023;24(5):775-793. doi:10.1007/s11154-023-09804-6
