JEV Plastic Surgery & Medical Aesthetics

About JEV Plastic Surgery & Medical Aesthetics

What is JEV Plastic Surgery & Medical Aesthetics?

JEV Plastic Surgery & Medical Aesthetics is a plastic surgery and cosmetic practice at 4 Park Center Ct, Ste. 100, in Owings Mills, Maryland. Carrie Houssock, MD, FACS, is the plastic surgeon and medical director, and she is the prescriber. Dr. Vogel established the practice in 1995. Most of its listed services are cosmetic or surgical, including BOTOX and Dysport, injectable fillers, CoolSculpting, breast augmentation and hair restoration. Google lists it at 4.6 from 148 reviews.

Weight loss is one service among these. The practice says: "We are proud to offer physician-supported weight management programs designed to promote safe, sustainable weight loss and improve wellness." It says candidates generally have a BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 or higher with a condition such as type 2 diabetes or high cholesterol. The injections go just under the skin, and the practice says medication is considered only after a full medical evaluation. It does not describe hormone therapy, peptide therapy or longevity medicine.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices, a consultation fee, or whether it accepts insurance. It also does not say whether the medication is included in any fee. Its menu lists a financing page, so ask what that financing covers, what it costs, and what happens if you stop treatment early.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask which medication the program uses, since the practice does not name it, and whether it is brand-name or compounded. The practice also lists compounded hair treatments, so ask directly whether any weight medication is compounded and who compounds it. Ask whether the monthly cost, if there is one, includes the medication.

Ask Dr. Houssock to confirm that she personally handles your evaluation and prescription. Ask what the evaluation, follow-up visits and lab work cost. The practice names pancreatitis and gallbladder disease as conditions that can make someone unsuitable, so ask which other conditions would rule you out. Finally, ask whether follow-up can be done by telehealth, which the practice does not address, and how cancellation works.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you already want cosmetic or surgical care from a plastic surgery practice and are considering its weight management program alongside it. If weight loss is the only thing you want, get the medication, price and cancellation terms in writing before you book, since the practice gives little detail on how its program runs.

Sources: jevplasticsurgery.com, jevplasticsurgery.com/skin/physician-supervised-weight-loss-injections, jevplasticsurgery.com/about/dr-james-vogel

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