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Richmond Aesthetic Weight Loss in Richmond, VA offers medically supervised weight loss using GLP-1 medications including Zepbound (tirzepatide) and Wegovy (semaglutide). Led by board-certified plastic surgeon Neil J. Zemmel, MD, FACS and physician assistant Sarah Ashcraft, PA-C, the clinic provides personalized treatment plans, insurance benefit reviews, prior authorization assistance, and check-ins every four weeks to monitor progress and adjust doses.

Clinic Type

Weight Management

Address

Richmond, VA

Phone

+1-804-376-1398

Email

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Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Medically supervised weight loss
  • GLP-1 medications
  • Zepbound (tirzepatide)
  • Wegovy (semaglutide)
  • consultations
  • insurance benefit review
  • prior authorization submissions
  • personalized treatment plans
  • ongoing monitoring and check-ins
  • weight loss injections

Team

  • Neil J. Zemmel, MD, FACS — Board-certified plastic surgeon
  • Sarah Ashcraft, PA-C — Board-certified physician assistant

Insurance & Payment

  • Anthem
  • BCBS Plans
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • United Health Care
  • Humana
  • PHCS
  • Sentara
  • Medicare
  • TRICARE

They review insurance benefits to determine coverage and assist with prior authorization; provide information on out-of-pocket costs and savings options.

self-pay, insurance

Languages Spoken

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Current Offers

New patient weight loss program with GLP-1 medications

FAQs

What weight loss medications are offered?

GLP-1 medications such as Zepbound (tirzepatide) and Wegovy (semaglutide) are offered.

What services does Richmond Aesthetic Weight Loss offer?

Medically supervised weight loss solutions with personalized treatment plans using GLP-1 medications (e.g., Zep Bound, Wegovy).

Who leads the clinic?

Led by board-certified plastic surgeon Neil J. Zemmel, MD, FACS and board-certified physician assistant Sarah Ashcraft, PA-C.

Do you review insurance benefits for weight loss medications?

Yes, the team reviews insurance benefits to determine coverage, assists with documentation, and submits prior authorization requests.

What does the treatment process look like after authorization or self-pay initiation?

Begin personalized treatment, review how to use the medication, discuss expectations for the first weeks, and provide lifestyle guidance.

How often are progress check-ins?

Check-ins occur every four weeks to review progress, adjust doses, and ensure safety and effectiveness.

What is the typical cost?

Estimated costs mentioned: around $500 per month for semaglutide and $650 per month for tirzepatide, with flexible payment options.

Do you work with most major insurance plans?

Yes, they work with most major insurance plans and an insurance coordinator can help with coverage and out-of-pocket costs.

Is there information about insurance coverage for weight loss injections?

Yes, there is discussion about insurance coverage varying by provider and medication, including off-label use considerations.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • mypeptidematch.com (Richmond Aesthetic Surgery): Google reviews: 4.9 (357 reviews)
  • formblends.com (directory listing for Richmond Aesthetic Weight Loss): Not listed (Not listed / limited public review data)
  • Yelp (Richmond Aesthetic Surgery): Not provided in source snippet (Not provided in source snippet)

Patients praise

  • Physician-led clinic offering GLP-1-based weight loss/peptide therapy including semaglutide
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Common complaints

  • Public review data for Richmond Aesthetic Weight Loss is limited in some directories (no rating shown)
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"“Richmond Aesthetic Weight Loss offers… Semaglutide [and] Tirzepatide”"

— healingmaps.com listing (Richmond Aesthetic Weight Loss Richmond VA | GLP-1 Cost)

"“What People Don’t Like: GLP-1 only — no broader peptide menu”"

— healingmaps.com listing (Richmond Aesthetic Weight Loss Richmond VA | GLP-1 Cost)

"“Rating Not listed… No public patient rating was included in the source data.”"

— formblends.com directory entry (Richmond Aesthetic Weight Loss Richmond VA)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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