Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery

About Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery

What is Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery?

The Bengtson Center is mainly a cosmetic and plastic surgery practice. It has offices in Grand Rapids and Byron Center, Michigan, and it says it also sees patients from Birmingham, Detroit, and Kalamazoo. Its named physicians are founder Brad Bengtson MD, FACS, and David Alfonso, MD, FACS. The clinic does not say which of them prescribes for its weight loss program. It has been in practice for more than 30 years, and Google lists it as a plastic surgeon with a 4.9 rating from 1511 reviews.

Its surgical services include breast augmentation, liposuction, and tummy tuck. Its non-surgical services include CoolSculpting, BOTOX Cosmetic, DAXXIFY, dermal fillers, and laser hair removal. Medical weight loss is one of its services, and it uses compounded tirzepatide. In its own words: "our medical weight loss program pairs compounded tirzepatide with the ongoing support of our Wellness Team." The weight loss page says virtual appointments are available. It does not list hormone therapy or peptide therapy among its services.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices for medical weight loss, and it does not state a consultation fee. It does not say whether the medication is included in any price. The clinic's payment language is about financing. In its own words: "A QUICK AND EASY WAY TO HELP YOU GET THE FINANCING YOU NEED." It does not say whether insurance is accepted, so ask that directly, along with whether HSA or FSA funds can be used.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask which physician prescribes for the weight loss program, and whether that physician sees you in person or only by video. Ask whether the monthly fee includes the medication. The clinic describes its tirzepatide as compounded, so ask who makes it and whether it is ever offered as the brand-name product.

Ask for the consultation fee, and what follow-up visits and lab work cost. Ask how cancellation works if you pay through financing. Ask which office runs the program, since the Byron Center address is not listed. Call (616) 588-8880 and ask for these answers in writing before you pay anything.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want a medical weight loss program with virtual visits available, you are comfortable paying out of pocket or through financing, and you want that program inside a practice that is mainly cosmetic surgery. If you need hormone therapy, peptide therapy, or a published price before you call, ask first or look elsewhere.

Sources: bengtsoncenter.com/body/medical-weight-loss, bengtsoncenter.com, bengtsoncenter.com/men/post-weight-loss, bengtsoncenter.com/resources/concierge-services

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