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Personalized, medically supervised weight management — built around your health history, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Every plan begins with an individualized medical evaluation by a licensed provider, so treatment is recommended only when it is clinically appropriate for you.
Medically reviewed by John G. DeSantis, D.O., Medical Director, R&R Medical AestheticsAt R&R Medical Aesthetics, we offer medically supervised weight-management services for appropriate patients seeking professional support with their health and weight-management goals.
Treatment begins with an individualized medical evaluation to determine whether prescription weight-management therapy may be appropriate for you. That evaluation looks at your full picture — medical history, current medications, laboratory findings when indicated, and your goals — before any recommendation is made. When clinically indicated, a licensed medical provider may prescribe medication as one part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
What that means in practice: this is not a program you enroll in and receive a standard protocol. It is a clinical relationship. Some patients are appropriate candidates for prescription therapy. Some are better served by a different approach. Both are legitimate outcomes of a proper evaluation, and we will tell you honestly which one applies to you.
For appropriate patients, treatment may include medications that act on GLP-1 and related metabolic pathways — including, in some medications, the GIP pathway as well. These medications influence the hormonal signals that regulate appetite and satiety, and may help support weight management by:
Medication selection is based on each patient's medical history, current medications, laboratory findings when indicated, treatment goals, potential contraindications, and the prescribing provider's clinical judgment.
Components are selected for each patient. Not every element applies to every plan.
A full medical evaluation covering your history, current medications, prior weight-management attempts, and health goals.
Performed as required before any prescription therapy is considered — a legal and clinical prerequisite, not a formality.
Baseline and follow-up labs when clinically indicated, so decisions are informed by objective data rather than assumption.
A treatment plan built for your physiology, medical history, and goals — including the recommendation not to treat, when that is the right answer.
Weight-management medication when medically appropriate, prescribed by a licensed provider as part of a broader plan.
Dosing is reviewed and adjusted over time based on your clinical response and tolerance, not a fixed schedule.
Scheduled check-ins to evaluate what is working, what is not, and whether the plan needs to change.
Practical guidance on nutrition, protein intake, activity, and the habits that determine whether results hold.
Continued provider oversight for the duration of treatment — including how and when to step down or stop.
We review your health history, medications, previous attempts, and what you want treatment to accomplish.
A Good Faith Examination is performed as required, with baseline laboratory testing when clinically indicated.
Your provider recommends an individualized plan — prescription therapy when appropriate, alongside nutrition and lifestyle guidance.
Regular check-ins to monitor response, tolerance, and dosing, with adjustments as your clinical picture changes.
Eligibility and treatment recommendations are determined following an appropriate medical evaluation. The lists below are general and educational — only your provider can determine what applies to you.
Medication type, dosage, frequency, and duration of treatment are individualized and may change based on clinical response, side effects, medical history, laboratory findings, and provider assessment. Commonly reported side effects of GLP-1–based medications include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal discomfort, and injection-site reactions; less common but serious risks exist. This is not a complete list — your provider will review the full risk profile of any medication with you before you begin.
Medically supervised means a named, credentialed clinician is accountable for your plan.
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Yes. Treatment begins with an individualized medical evaluation, including a Good Faith Examination as required, before any prescription weight-management therapy is considered. Prescription therapy is recommended only when it is clinically appropriate for you.
These medications act on hormonal pathways involved in appetite and satiety. For appropriate patients, they may help reduce appetite, increase feelings of fullness, and support portion control — which can support weight loss when combined with appropriate nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle changes. Medication alone is not the plan; it is one component of it.
Baseline and follow-up laboratory testing is performed when clinically indicated. Whether labs are ordered, and which ones, is determined by your provider based on your medical history and treatment plan.
Ongoing medical follow-up is part of the program. Regular progress assessments allow your provider to monitor your response, review dosing, and adjust the plan as your clinical picture changes. Your specific schedule is set during your consultation.
Commonly reported side effects of GLP-1–based medications include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal discomfort, fatigue, and injection-site reactions. Less common but serious risks exist, and certain medical histories are contraindications. Your provider will review the complete risk profile, including any boxed warnings, before you begin.
That is a legitimate outcome of a proper evaluation, and we will tell you directly. Your provider can discuss other supportive options offered at R&R Medical Aesthetics, or recommend that you follow up with your primary care physician or a specialist where that is the more appropriate path.
Duration is individualized. Medication type, dosage, frequency, and length of treatment may change based on clinical response, side effects, medical history, laboratory findings, and provider assessment. There is no fixed program length.
Pricing depends on the treatment plan your provider recommends. Please contact our office at (909) 801-0486 for current pricing and program details.
Interested in finding out whether medically supervised weight management may be right for you? The first step is a conversation with a licensed provider.
33492 Oak Glen Rd, Suite I
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Mon–Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sat: By appointment only
Closed Sunday
Serving patients in Yucaipa, Calimesa, Redlands, Mentone, Beaumont, and Cherry Valley.
Medical disclaimer. This page is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and does not create a provider–patient relationship. It is not a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. Always speak with your provider before beginning, changing, or stopping any medication.
Prescription medication. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed. Prescription weight-management medications are not appropriate for everyone. All treatments are provided following an appropriate medical evaluation, including a Good Faith Examination as required, and under licensed provider supervision. Eligibility, medication selection, dosage, frequency, and duration of treatment are individualized and determined by the prescribing provider.
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