MidAmerica Plastic Surgery

About MidAmerica Plastic Surgery

What is MidAmerica Plastic Surgery?

MidAmerica Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice with a medical spa, at 4955 South State Route 159 #1 in Glen Carbon, Illinois. Its main work is cosmetic surgery and aesthetic treatment, including breast augmentation, liposuction, Botox Cosmetic, and Sculptra. Google lists the business as a medical spa, rated 4.9 from 217 reviews.

Ryan Diederich, MD, is the only prescriber named. He is a board-certified plastic surgeon, certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery. The weight loss program is monitored by nurse practitioners, but none of them is named.

The medical weight loss program uses injectable medications. In its own words: "Our customizable medical weight loss program features injectable medications such as Zepbound® and Wegovy®, monitored by board-certified nurse practitioners." Lipotropict-B12 injections can be added, and each month includes an in-office weigh-in and a Lipo-B shot. NAD+ shots are offered separately and can be added to other services. The practice does not describe hormone therapy or peptide therapy. The weight loss program was introduced in a blog post dated December 21, 2023.

The practice serves patients east of St. Louis, including residents of Maryville, Mt. Vernon, Marion, Springfield, and throughout Southern Illinois.

This listing is for its Glen Carbon office at 4955 IL-159 #1.

What does it cost?

The weight loss program is listed at $199 a month, and that fee does not include medication. A Zepbound listing linked from the program page gives a starting medication cost of $349 a month. No Wegovy price is shown.

The program also requires a consultation first. The consultation costs $99, and that payment is non-refundable.

Other prices are $50 per visit for weekly in-office injections, for patients who do not self-inject. NAD+ shots are $50 each or $180 for four. Membership discounts on injectable services are mentioned, but membership terms are not given. Financing appears as a payment option on the website, but its terms for this program are not explained. The practice does not say whether it accepts insurance, and it gives no cancellation terms.

What should you ask before you book?

Start with the phone number. The main line is (618) 288-7855, but the weight loss page gives (618) 427-8208. Ask which one reaches the weight loss team.

Ask who signs your prescription, and whether Dr. Diederich or a nurse practitioner does. Ask which nurse practitioner will follow you. Ask whether the $199 covers any medication, and what your full monthly cost would be with the medication prescribed.

The program mentions medications beyond Zepbound and Wegovy but does not name them. Ask which ones are offered and whether any are compounded rather than brand-name.

Follow-up timing is listed in two ways. The program text describes bi-monthly follow-ups, while the pricing box mentions a bi-weekly check-in with a dedicated RN. Ask how often you will be seen, whether follow-ups can be done by video, and whether lab work or a physical costs extra. Ask whether the $99 consultation counts toward the program fee. Finally, ask how cancellation works, including notice requirements and any minimum number of months.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want prescription weight loss medication from a practice led by a board-certified plastic surgeon, you can get to Glen Carbon, and you can plan for $199 a month plus medication costs. It also suits someone already considering cosmetic work who wants weight loss care in the same office. If insurance billing or knowing your nurse practitioner by name matters to you, get those answers before paying the consultation fee.

Sources: midamericaplasticsurgery.com, midamericaplasticsurgery.com/wellness/medical-weight-loss-center, midamericaplasticsurgery.com/blog/introducing-the-spas-new-weight-loss-program

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