Core Plastic Surgery

About Core Plastic Surgery

What is Core Plastic Surgery?

Core Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice at 3595 Grandview Parkway, #150, in Birmingham, Alabama. Its main work is surgical, with procedures such as facelifts, rhinoplasty and breast augmentation. It also runs a medical spa and a medical weight loss program. Dr. Grady Core, M.D., leads the practice and is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. The weight loss program names only Dr. Core as its prescriber. Other services listed include dermal fillers and injectables, Botox, hair restoration and Hydrafacial.

The weight loss program is built around Tirzepatide. In its own words: "Our program utilizes advanced medications like Tirzepatide." After a consultation, patients who qualify receive prescriptions for the medication and ongoing guidance from its team. The program is described as suited to people whose body mass index falls in the overweight or obese range and who want to lose moderate to significant weight.

The clinic offers virtual consultations, and its request form asks whether you want one. It does not say which states its virtual visits cover. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. The practice has a 4.8 rating on Google from 116 reviews.

What does it cost?

Core Plastic Surgery does not publish prices for medical weight loss. Its weight loss copy says the cost depends on individual needs and is discussed at the consultation. It does not publish a consultation fee. It does not say whether the program fee includes the medication, and it does not say whether insurance is accepted. Its services include a Membership Program and Patient Financing, but the weight loss material does not say how either applies to this program. Ask for the full cost in writing before you commit to anything. The office number is (205) 397-2100.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask who signs your prescription and who writes refills. Ask whether the monthly fee includes the medication, and whether the Tirzepatide is the brand-name product or a compounded version. It does not say either. Ask what follow-up visits and lab work cost, and whether they are part of the program fee. Ask how long the program runs and what happens when it ends. Ask how cancellation and refunds work. Ask whether a virtual visit is available in your state. If you were considering the 20% discount on non-surgical services and products offered for October 15 and 16, ask whether it applies to weight loss.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you live in or near Birmingham, want a surgeon's practice to manage your prescription in person or by video, and are comfortable paying without a published price until you have a consultation. It is a poor match if you need a quoted monthly cost before you call, or if you live outside Alabama and need to confirm that a virtual visit is possible where you are.

Sources: coreandassociates.com/medical-spa-birmingham/medical-weight-loss, coreandassociates.com, coreandassociates.com/patient-resources/fly-in-program

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Mon-Fri: 8am – 5pm

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