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Weight Loss Management

Roslyn Heights, NY

Introduction

How Can We Help You Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals?

At Plastic Surgery Associates, we offer products that are custom-tailored to your individual needs. Products that help you lose weight safely and effectively.

We use compounded medications from a highly reputable U.S. pharmacy that offers the highest quality. Compound medications are custom-made medications tailored to individual needs.

We are located in Roslyn Heights, Long Island, New York.

Our team at Plastic Surgery Associates of Long Island (PSAOLI) proudly serves patients throughout Long Island, including Roslyn, Roslyn Heights, Garden City, and Manhasset, NY.

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What is Weight Loss Management?

Medical weight loss management is a structured, physician-directed approach to weight reduction that addresses the biological and metabolic factors contributing to weight gain. Unlike fad diets or over-the-counter supplements, weight loss management focuses on regulating appetite, improving insulin sensitivity, supporting metabolic function, and promoting gradual, sustainable fat loss.

At PSAOLI, weight loss management combines FDA-recognized pharmacologic therapies, lifestyle guidance, and close medical monitoring. Medications such as compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide are prescribed as adjuncts to diet and exercise, not replacements. This ensures that weight loss occurs in a controlled manner while preserving lean muscle mass and minimizing metabolic disruption.

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What We Offer

A synthetic glucagon-like peptide one receptor agonist (GLA-1 RA). Used as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is indicated as an adjunct to lifestyle modifications for weight loss and chronic weight management.

Who Are the Best Candidates for Weight Loss Management?

The best candidates for weight-loss management are individuals who have struggled to achieve meaningful, sustained weight loss through lifestyle changes alone. This may include patients with obesity, overweight individuals with weight-related health concerns, or those experiencing metabolic resistance despite diet and exercise efforts.

A comprehensive medical evaluation at PSAOLI is essential to determine candidacy. Factors such as medical history, current medications, laboratory results, and personal goals are carefully reviewed to ensure that treatment is appropriate, safe, and aligned with each patient’s health profile.

What Are the Benefits of Weight Loss Management?

Medically supervised weight loss offers benefits that extend far beyond changes on the scale. Patients often experience improvements in energy levels, mobility, metabolic health, and overall quality of life. Reducing excess weight may also support healthier blood sugar regulation, improved cardiovascular markers, and reduced joint strain.

When weight loss is achieved under physician guidance, the risk of nutritional deficiencies, muscle loss, and weight cycling is significantly reduced. In addition, many patients report improved confidence and motivation, which further supports long-term success and healthier lifestyle habits.

First Step
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What’s the First Step?

During a consultation in Long Island, a detailed medical history is obtained, recent laboratory results are reviewed, and weight-loss goals are discussed in depth. This allows us to determine whether pharmacologic therapy is appropriate and which medication may be most beneficial.

Patients also receive education on how these medications work, what results to expect, and how lifestyle modifications support long-term success. This collaborative planning phase is critical to setting realistic expectations and achieving safe outcomes.

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What Should I Expect?

Patients are seen by appointment. You will be seen and examined by a physician. A medical history will be obtained. Your goals and expectations will be discussed, and a safe regimen that matches your goals will be prescribed. Recent laboratory work (within the last 3 months) is required.

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How Much Does Weight Loss Management Cost in Long Island, NY?

The cost of weight-loss management in Long Island varies depending on the specific medication prescribed, dosage requirements, and treatment duration. Compounded medications are priced differently from commercial formulations, and ongoing monitoring is an important component of care. During the consultation, patients receive clear and transparent pricing information based on their individualized treatment plan. This allows patients to make informed decisions without unexpected costs.

Why Choose Us?

Plastic Surgery Associates of Long Island provides weight-loss management in a medical setting under physician supervision. Led by Sotirios Papafragkou, MD, a triple board-certified surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, PSAOLI emphasizes patient safety, evidence-based care, and individualized treatment planning.

Unlike commercial weight-loss clinics, PSAOLI integrates medical expertise, careful screening, and ongoing monitoring to ensure weight loss is achieved responsibly. This commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care sets PSAOLI apart as a trusted provider of medical weight loss services on Long Island.

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Personalized Care from Two Dedicated Surgeons

Scheduling a consultation at PSAOLI is the first step toward medically supervised weight loss. We encourage patients to contact PSAOLI’s Long Island location to schedule an appointment and determine whether weight-loss management is right for them.

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