The Ratio by BodyMath

About The Ratio by BodyMath

What is The Ratio by BodyMath?

The Ratio by BodyMath is a cosmetic surgery and body sculpting practice at 2231 Devine Street, Suite 302, in Columbia, SC 29205. Its main work is laser liposuction, body contouring and fat transfer. Dr. Mariangela Rivera, FACS, MD, is the founder and the only prescriber named. She has been practicing laser liposuction in her private clinic since January 2021.

Weight loss is one service line among several. The clinic offers weight management programs and weight loss injections using tirzepatide, and it names semaglutide as a comparison. In its own words: "Our program provides you with one-on-one weight loss management." The rest of the menu covers fillers, skin treatments and red light therapy. A neighboring medspa, Corpo Bello, handles some injectable and skin services, and its staff are not listed as prescribers. Google lists the practice at 4.8 from 62 reviews.

What does it cost?

The consultation fee is not published. The weight loss pricing is listed as "Starting at $75," but what that covers, how often it is charged, and whether medication is included are not stated. Membership is described as including prescription, counseling and coaching, with weekly or monthly visits. No commitment or cancellation terms are listed.

Surgical pricing is separate. Laser liposuction is priced from $3,500 for small areas to $12,000 for larger areas or packages, and a personalized quote follows. Financing and payment plans are offered rather than insurance. Whether insurance is accepted is not stated.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask who writes the tirzepatide prescription and whether Dr. Rivera does it herself. She is the only prescriber named, but who manages the weight loss medication day to day is not stated.

Ask what the $75 covers. Is it a monthly fee, a visit fee or a starting price? Does it include the medication? Ask whether the tirzepatide is brand-name or compounded, and which pharmacy supplies it. This is not stated.

Ask what follow-up visits and lab work cost, whether they are included, and how a membership is cancelled. Ask whether the first consultation has a fee. The first consultation is described as one hour with the surgeon. You can call or text (803) 381-1101 to get answers in writing.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you are interested in cosmetic contouring as well as a surgeon-led weight management program, and you want the monthly price and medication terms in writing before you commit. If weight loss is your only goal, look at the weight management program on its own terms. The clinic's blog says that laser lipo "does not result in significant weight loss for most individuals," so the surgery and the medication program answer different questions.

Sources: theratiobybodymath.com, theratiobybodymath.com/weight-loss-management, theratiobybodymath.com/laser-liposuction

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