Medical Weight Loss in Orange County & Med Spa in Mission Viejo

Medical weight loss is a weight-management plan run by a licensed medical professional. It starts with a medical assessment, can include prescription medication such as a GLP-1, and adjusts the plan at regular follow-ups based on how your body responds. At OC Weight Loss and Med Spa in Mission Viejo, every plan also tracks body composition with an InBody scan, so you can see fat lost separately from muscle.

Most adults who want to lose weight are candidates for a medically supervised plan. For GLP-1 medications such as Wegovy and Zepbound, the FDA labels cover adults with a BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 or higher with a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes or high cholesterol. Your provider reviews your history and labs at a free consultation before recommending anything.

Results vary from person to person. In the STEP 1 trial, adults on semaglutide 2.4 mg lost an average of 14.9% of their body weight over 68 weeks. In SURMOUNT-1, tirzepatide 15 mg produced an average loss of 20.9% over 72 weeks. Both trials combined the medication with diet and activity changes, and your provider will set realistic expectations based on your own health.

Semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) acts on the GLP-1 receptor. Tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) acts on both the GLP-1 and GIP receptors. In the head-to-head SURMOUNT-5 trial, tirzepatide produced an average weight loss of 20.2% against 13.7% for semaglutide over 72 weeks. Which one suits you depends on your history, side effects and budget, which is what the consultation is for.

Both. We prescribe brand-name pens and compounded vials. Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are not FDA-approved: they are prepared by a licensed pharmacy for an individual patient. We explain the differences in cost, dosing and regulation at your consultation so you can choose with the full picture.

It depends mainly on the medication, the dose and whether you choose a brand-name pen or a compounded vial. We do not publish prices online because the right plan differs from person to person, but you receive the full cost in writing at your free consultation, before anything starts. No insurance is required, and financing is available through Cherry and CareCredit.

Since January 1, 2026, Medi-Cal no longer covers GLP-1 medications prescribed for weight loss alone. Commercial insurance coverage varies by plan and often requires prior authorization. Our clinic is private-pay, so you do not need insurance or a referral to be seen.

Yes. Your first consultation can be a video visit from anywhere in California, or in person at our Mission Viejo clinic with the InBody scan. Labs are drawn and medication is picked up at the clinic, and your treatment plan sets which follow-ups are by video.

Lindsay Short, a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from UCLA and a Master of Science in Nursing from Columbia University. She sees every patient herself, from the free consultation through every follow-up, and performs every treatment.

Yes. Our Mission Viejo med spa offers Dysport, Daxxify and Xeomin, with Botox available on request, plus the Restylane range of fillers and Sculptra, with Juvederm available on request. Neurotoxin results typically last 3 to 4 months; hyaluronic acid fillers last about 6 to 18 months depending on the product and area.

CoolSculpting permanently destroys a portion of the fat cells in the treated area, and your body clears them over 1 to 3 months. Results last as long as your weight stays stable. It is a fat-reduction treatment for stubborn areas, not a weight-loss method, which is why it pairs well with a medical weight loss plan.

24002 Via Fabricante, Suite 201, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. We see patients from across Orange County, including Irvine, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita and Ladera Ranch. Open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday.

The clinic holds a 4.9-star rating from 196 reviews on Google and 4.8 stars from 333 reviews on Yelp. You can read every review on either platform.

Yes. We accept Cherry and CareCredit for medical and aesthetic financing, both of which offer monthly payment plans. We also participate in the Allē rewards program for eligible Allergan products.