Achieve sustainable weight loss with physician-supervised care.
Losing weight is about much more than willpower. Genetics, metabolism, hormones, nutrition, sleep, stress, medications, and underlying medical conditions can all influence your ability to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. At Ivy Wellness & Aesthetics, we believe successful weight management begins with understanding the whole person—not simply treating a number on the scale.
Our physician-supervised medical weight management program is designed to help you lose weight safely while improving your overall health, energy, and metabolic wellness. Every treatment plan is personalized to your goals and supported with ongoing medical guidance, accountability, and evidence-based therapies. Whether you're looking to lose 15 pounds or over 100 pounds, our goal is to help you build sustainable habits that lead to lasting success.
Your customized treatment plan may include:
When clinically appropriate, your physician may discuss FDA-approved weight management medications including Wegovy® (semaglutide), Zepbound® (tirzepatide), Saxenda® (liraglutide), along with other appropriate prescription therapies based on your medical history, health goals, and clinical evaluation.
Patients may choose weekly physician-supervised visits, monthly follow-up programs, or structured 8-week, 12-week, or 16-week physician-guided treatment programs. Programs may include physician supervision, medication management when appropriate, body composition measurements, wellness laboratory testing, nutrition counseling, progress evaluations, and continued support.
We monitor body fat percentage, lean muscle mass, weight trends, and overall progress—not just the number on the scale—to help optimize healthy, sustainable results.
Comprehensive laboratory testing may evaluate thyroid function, insulin resistance, cholesterol, vitamin deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, and overall metabolic health to personalize your treatment plan.
Many consultations, medication follow-up appointments, laboratory reviews, and ongoing weight management visits are available through secure telemedicine for eligible Florida patients.
Medical weight management may be appropriate for individuals who have struggled with diet and exercise alone, want physician guidance, are interested in FDA-approved weight management medications, or want to improve their metabolic health.
Every patient receives individualized physician-directed care focused on long-term health, evidence-based treatment, metabolic wellness, and sustainable results—not simply rapid weight loss. Because weight, hormones and nutrient status are connected, your plan may sit alongside hormone optimization, peptide therapy or vitamin and wellness injections when your physician evaluation supports it. We serve Cooper City, Davie, Weston, Pembroke Pines and Southwest Ranches.
Weight management medication of this kind is given as a subcutaneous injection into the fat layer of the abdomen, thigh or upper arm, using a very short and very fine needle — not into muscle and not into a vein. Most patients report a small sting or very little at all, and the injection itself is over quickly. These medications are typically self-administered at home on a weekly schedule, and rotating the site each week is standard advice. Mild redness or a small bump where the needle went in can occur.
For many people the harder part of treatment is not the needle at all, but how the medication is tolerated as doses are adjusted — which is precisely what physician supervision and regular follow-up are for. If needles make you uneasy, say so at your consultation before a plan is set.
This is physician-supervised care rather than a prescription service, so the cost has two halves: the medical care itself, and the medication if one is appropriate for you.
The program is self-pay and is not billed through insurance. We do accept HSA and FSA funds where your administrator allows it. Your consultation is complimentary and the plan and its cost are set out before you begin, including what happens when you move into maintenance. Cherry, Affirm and CareCredit can spread a longer program, and memberships cover the aesthetic side of your care if you are combining the two.
A personalized medical program combining lifestyle modification, wellness laboratory testing, body composition analysis, and prescription therapies when clinically appropriate.
When medically appropriate, Wegovy® (semaglutide) may be recommended following a physician evaluation.
Zepbound® (tirzepatide) is an FDA-approved medication for chronic weight management that may be discussed during your consultation.
They help regulate appetite, increase feelings of fullness, and support sustainable weight loss when combined with healthy lifestyle changes.
Many patients benefit from comprehensive wellness laboratory testing before treatment.
Yes. Many consultations and follow-up appointments are available virtually for eligible Florida patients.
Yes. We offer weekly visits, monthly follow-up programs, and structured 8-, 12-, and 16-week programs.
Yes. We monitor body fat and lean muscle mass throughout treatment.
Results vary based on your health, treatment plan, nutrition, physical activity, and adherence.
Physician oversight allows individualized treatment and ongoing monitoring.
For many patients, weight loss can improve metabolic health, blood pressure, cholesterol, mobility, energy, and quality of life.
Yes. We develop individualized maintenance plans to help preserve long-term success.
Our physician-supervised medical weight management program is offered on a self-pay (cash-pay) basis and is not billed through insurance. This allows us to provide personalized treatment plans and individualized physician care. We do accept Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) when applicable. Please check with your HSA/FSA administrator regarding eligible expenses and reimbursement requirements.
The program is self-pay and is not billed through insurance. Cost has two parts: the physician-supervised care you choose, and the medication if one is appropriate. Medication cost also changes as the dose is titrated. HSA and FSA funds are accepted where your administrator allows. Your complimentary consultation sets out the plan and its cost before you start.
These medications are given as a subcutaneous injection into the fat layer of the abdomen, thigh or upper arm with a very short, fine needle, not into muscle or a vein. Most patients report a small sting or very little at all, and mild redness or a small bump at the site can occur. For many people the harder part of treatment is not the needle but how the medication is tolerated as doses are adjusted, which is what physician supervision is for. Raise needle anxiety at your consultation.
Book a consultation with Dr. Ivy Lawson and find out what is actually driving your weight.
Reviewed by Ivy Lawson, MD · Physician — Vascular & Interventional Radiology · Last reviewed September 2026. About Dr. Lawson
