Associates in Plastic Surgery

About Associates in Plastic Surgery

What is Associates in Plastic Surgery?

Associates in Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice with offices in Chattanooga and Cleveland, Tennessee. The practice says it was founded in 1976. The physician listed for the practice is Christopher W. Chase, FACS, MD, and the practice says he is certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. Its main work is cosmetic surgery of the face, breasts and body, done in an in-office surgical suite that the practice says is accredited by the AAAHC. Its non-surgical menu is wider: injectables, laser treatments, facials, skin resurfacing, body sculpting and brow services.

Medical weight loss with GLP-1 medication is one of those services. The practice names semaglutide and tirzepatide and describes its program this way: "Our GLP-1 medical weight loss program is designed to support healthy, sustainable weight management with personalized care and ongoing guidance." Its listed services do not include hormone therapy, peptide therapy or longevity medicine. Google lists the practice with a 4.9 rating from 313 reviews.

This listing is for its Cleveland office at 2449 Spring Creek Boulevard.

What does it cost?

The initial visit is $45, and each monthly follow-up is $25. GLP-1 prices are listed by dose. Semaglutide runs from $159 for microdosing to $300 at 2.4mg. Tirzepatide runs from $199 for microdosing to $475 at 15mg. The practice does not say whether those prices are per dose, per month or per visit, and it does not say whether medication is included. It says it accepts most insurances and asks patients to call the office to confirm a specific plan. It does not publish membership terms or cancellation terms.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask who signs the GLP-1 prescription. The practice does not name the prescriber for this program, so ask whether Dr. Chase writes the prescription or another clinician does. Ask whether the monthly price includes the medication, and what the cost becomes when the dose goes up. Ask whether the medication is brand-name or compounded. Ask what lab work and follow-up visits cost beyond the $25 monthly fee. Ask whether any part of the program is done by telehealth, since the practice does not say. Ask whether the program is billed to your insurance or paid in cash, and how cancellation works, including whether there is a minimum commitment.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you live near Chattanooga or Cleveland, want GLP-1 medication from a practice that also offers cosmetic procedures, and are willing to get prices and terms in writing before the first visit. It is a weaker fit if you need hormone, peptide or longevity care from the same clinic, or if you need one all-inclusive price stated up front.

Sources: captivatingbeauty.com, captivatingbeauty.com/glp-1, captivatingbeauty.com/faqs, captivatingbeauty.com/about

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Mon - Thu 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Sat - Sun Closed

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