LA Plastic Surgery offers prescriptions for Wegovy, a peptide-based medication that supports healthy, sustainable weight loss. Under the guidance of a medical team grounded in plastic surgery and whole-body care, your plan is shaped around your health history, your goals, and the life you want to step into. Wegovy is a meaningful starting point for real, lasting change.
LA Plastic Surgery offers prescriptions for Wegovy, a peptide-based medication that supports healthy, sustainable weight loss. Under the guidance of a medical team grounded in plastic surgery and whole-body care, your plan is shaped around your health history, your goals, and the life you want to step into. Wegovy is a meaningful starting point for real, lasting change.
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as messengers in the body. One of them, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), is released naturally after you eat. It helps signal fullness, slows how quickly the stomach empties, and supports steady blood sugar.
Wegovy is a prescription medication designed to mimic GLP-1. Given as a once-weekly injection, it amplifies the body’s own appetite and fullness signals, which can make it easier to eat smaller portions and stay consistent with a reduced-calorie eating plan.
Wegovy acts on GLP-1 receptors in the brain and digestive system. The result is a combination of effects that work together:
Wegovy is FDA-approved for chronic weight management in adults when paired with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. It works best as one part of a broader lifestyle shift that includes nutrient-dense meals, regular movement, quality sleep, and steady hydration.
By turning down constant hunger and food noise, Wegovy can make healthy decisions feel less like a battle. Many patients find it easier to stay consistent when cravings no longer drive their day.
Wegovy has demonstrated significant weight loss in clinical studies when combined with lifestyle changes. Seeing steady progress can build momentum and motivation over time.
Losing excess weight may help improve weight-related health markers. Wegovy is also FDA-approved to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in certain adults with established heart disease and excess weight.
A single injection each week fits easily into a busy schedule, with no daily pills to remember.
Wegovy may be a good fit if you have struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise alone and want medical support to help you move forward.
Wegovy is generally intended for adults who:
Wegovy is not appropriate for everyone. People with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2, those who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, and those with certain digestive or pancreatic conditions may need a different approach. Your provider will review your full history to make sure your plan is safe.
Carrying extra weight is closely linked to several chronic conditions, including:
Medically guided weight loss is one way to support better management of these conditions alongside care from your primary physician.
Extra body weight places added pressure on weight-bearing joints such as the knees, hips, and lower back. Many people notice that daily activities like walking, climbing stairs, or standing for long periods feel easier as weight comes down.
Significant weight loss can sometimes leave behind loose or excess skin and stubborn areas that do not respond to diet and exercise. For patients who reach that stage, LA Plastic Surgery also offers Skin removal post Bariatric, Whole Body Contouring, and a Full body Mommy Makeover, so your care can continue as your body changes.
Choosing where to begin your weight loss journey matters. At LA Plastic Surgery, Wegovy is part of a practice that understands the body as a whole, from the first pound lost to the final contour.
LA Plastic Surgery is led by Dr. Melinda Lacerna, a double board-certified plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of both ASPS and ISAPS, with over 20 years of experience and more than 1,000 procedures performed. Dr. Lacerna is also the inventor of the Plasma LYFT™ and Plasma Browlift™.
Few weight loss journeys end at the scale. Because this practice also performs body procedures such as Whole Body Contouring, Lipo 360 + Renuvion, breast lift with/without implants, and small fat transfer to hips/buttocks, and Skin removal post Bariatric, your care team can look ahead with you and help plan the next chapter when you are ready.
Alongside Wegovy, LA Plastic Surgery offers wellness services including Lymphatic Massage and Hyperbaric Chamber Session, giving you options to support recovery, relaxation, and overall well-being in one familiar setting.
Every plan begins with your story. Your provider takes time to understand your history, goals, and lifestyle so your Wegovy plan feels realistic and sustainable, not one-size-fits-all.
Your visit begins with a conversation about your weight history, past efforts, current health, medications, and what you hope to achieve. Your provider will review whether Wegovy is a safe and appropriate fit and explain how it may work for you. Lab work or additional medical information may be requested to help guide the plan.
Wegovy is started at a low dose and increased slowly over several weeks. This gradual approach gives your body time to adjust and helps limit common side effects such as nausea, fullness, or digestive changes. You will learn how to give the weekly injection at home, which takes only a moment.
Regular follow-up visits allow your provider to track your progress, adjust your dose, answer questions, and help you stay on course. These check-ins are also a chance to fine-tune nutrition and activity habits so your results feel sustainable well beyond the medication itself.
Many patients notice changes in appetite within the first few weeks. Weight loss tends to build gradually as the dose increases and healthy habits take hold.
The most common side effects are digestive, such as nausea, fullness, or changes in bowel habits. These often ease as your body adjusts, which is why dosing starts low and increases slowly.
Yes. Wegovy is designed to work alongside a reduced-calorie diet and regular physical activity. These habits help you reach and maintain your goals.
Appetite may return after stopping, and some weight may come back without continued lifestyle changes. Your provider can help you plan for the long term.
You deserve to feel strong, energized, and at home in your body. Wegovy can be the first step toward that future, with a caring team beside you at every stage.
LA Plastic Surgery
5301 4th Ave Cir E, Bradenton, FL 34208
Phone: (941) 954-4500
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