Beauty and the Beach

About Beauty and the Beach

What is Beauty and the Beach?

Beauty and the Beach is a med spa at 7220 Wrightsville Ave Unit A in Wilmington, NC 28403. Its phone number is (910) 998-3212. Most of its work is aesthetic: injectables such as Dysport, Botox, dermal filler, Sculptra and Kybella, plus facials, peels and laser services, including pain-free laser hair removal. Weight management is one of its services, introduced in 2023. It uses GLP-1 and GIP injections, named as semaglutide and tirzepatide.

The clinic was founded in 2016 by Lisa Ricci, who owns the practice and is the only prescriber named. She is a licensed Physician Assistant (PA-C). On Google it has a 4.7 rating from 76 reviews and is listed as a medical spa. It does not list hours.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices for the weight management program or for its GLP-1 and GIP medication. Most injectable, laser and facial services are marked "call for pricing." The only dollar figures are $40 to add dermaplaning to any facial or peel, and a 10% discount on a package of 8 to 10 laser hair removal treatments paid in advance. The weight management program is compared to the cost of a daily coffee, but no figure is given.

It does not say whether the program fee includes medication, whether insurance is accepted, or whether the program is a membership with cancellation rules. It also does not mention telehealth. There is a free consultation for treatment planning, but it is not stated whether that applies to weight management.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask whether Lisa Ricci evaluates you and signs each prescription, and who handles prescriptions when she is away. Ask whether the monthly fee includes the medication, and what you would pay in total once lab work and follow-up visits are counted. Ask whether the semaglutide or tirzepatide is brand-name or compounded, and which pharmacy fills it.

Medication can start the same day as your wellness exam if you and your provider agree. Ask what that exam includes and what it costs. Ask whether follow-up can be done by telehealth, how cancellation and refunds work, and for the office hours.

Lisa's background is described two different ways, with a nutrition degree and years as a registered dietitian in one place and years as a PA in another. Ask for her license details directly.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want injectable, skin or laser treatment from a med spa and are considering weight management as one more service there. You should be comfortable calling for prices before you commit. If you need published prices, insurance answers or telehealth before you book, call and get those first.

Sources: beautyandthebeachilm.com, beautyandthebeachilm.com/weight-management

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