Med Spa Program
GLP-1 Weight Management Program
A structured 12-week patient cycle built around weekly subcutaneous GLP-1 dosing. Designed for med spas adding metabolic care alongside existing aesthetic services.
Program at a Glance
- Cycle length
- 12 weeks
- Patient fee
- $1,800 – $3,200
- Clinic supply
- $420 – $680
- Margin
- 76 – 79%
Who this program is for
Adults seeking medically supervised weight loss who do not qualify for or prefer not to use commercial brand-name GLP-1s. Typically BMI 27+ with at least one metabolic comorbidity, or BMI 30+. Treating medical director sets eligibility.
Protocol structure
| Week 0 | Intake consult, baseline labs, medical director sign-off, patient education materials. |
| Weeks 1–4 | Low-dose titration. Weekly subcutaneous administration in clinic or self-administered with training. |
| Weeks 5–8 | Dose escalation per protocol. Mid-cycle check-in for tolerability and progress. |
| Weeks 9–12 | Maintenance dose. End-of-cycle review and maintenance program offer. |
| Post-cycle | Optional monthly maintenance dosing program ($280–$480/mo). |
Reference protocol. Treating medical director determines final dosing.
Patient talking points
- Mechanism: GLP-1 receptor agonism slows gastric emptying and signals satiety — well-documented in the metabolic literature.
- Timeline: most patients see appreciable change between weeks 4–8. Twelve weeks is a fair evaluation window.
- Lab oversight: weight, blood pressure, and metabolic panel reviewed at intake and mid-cycle by the medical director.
- What it is not: not a substitute for nutrition or activity changes. Best results pair the protocol with structured lifestyle support.
Common questions
How does this differ from brand-name commercial GLP-1s?+
The active compound class is the same. Difference is sourcing, packaging, and cost structure — which is what makes structured clinic-administered programs financially viable.
What happens if a patient has side effects?+
Standard GLP-1 tolerability protocol applies — most issues are mild GI effects in the titration phase. Your medical director adjusts dose per protocol.
Can a patient stay on it long term?+
Many clinics offer a post-cycle monthly maintenance program. Long-term suitability is a medical director call.