SOM Aesthetics

About SOM Aesthetics

What is SOM Aesthetics?

SOM Aesthetics is a cosmetic dermatology practice at 25 E E St in Encinitas, California. The phone number is (760) 766-7546. Its main work is aesthetic: Botox, Dysport, fillers, lasers, microneedling and medical-grade skincare. Weight management is one of several listed services, alongside hair restoration, IV therapy and functional medicine. The practice has a 5-star Google rating from 167 reviews.

The weight program is led by Dr. Saami Khalifian, MD, who is described as a double board-certified dermatologist trained at Harvard Medical School and Johns Hopkins. It uses Semaglutide and Tirzepatide, injectable GLP-1 medications that the clinic describes as compounded. In its own words: "We offer compounded Semaglutide and Tirzepatide treatments tailored specifically to your body's needs and response." The program runs for 6 months as a membership. It starts with a 45 minute consultation, includes InBody body composition scans and lab work, and offers in-person or virtual appointments.

What does it cost?

The clinic lists weight loss injections from about $400 a month for Semaglutide and from about $500 a month for Tirzepatide. It does not say whether that monthly fee includes the medication. It does not publish a consultation fee, and it does not say whether insurance is accepted. Financing through Cherry and CareCredit is mentioned only for its Botox treatments. The clinic also does not describe cancellation terms for the six-month membership.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask whether the monthly fee includes the medication or whether it is billed separately. Ask whether the Semaglutide or Tirzepatide is compounded or brand-name, and which pharmacy fills it. Since the clinic describes its medication as compounded, ask how the pharmacy is licensed and how the medication is delivered or picked up.

Ask for the total six-month cost, including the consultation, InBody scans, lab work and each check-in. Ask who signs the prescription and whether Dr. Khalifian sees you at follow-up visits. The clinic mentions other providers but does not name them. Ask what happens if you cancel partway through the membership and whether a fee applies. The clinic does not list office hours, so ask when the office and phone line are open.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want a physician-led weight program that can be handled partly by video, and you are comfortable with compounded medication on a monthly membership. It is less suited to someone who needs a written total before committing, since the clinic does not state what the monthly fee covers or how cancellation works.

Sources: som.md, som.md/weight-loss-injections-san-diego, som.md/main-services/weight-management

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