Medical Weight Loss
That Actually Listens
Body Balance Medical is a LegitScript-certified weight loss clinic in Las Vegas offering compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide programs, with real provider oversight, tailored care plans, and in-clinic support from start to finish.
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A Medical Program.
Medical weight loss is not the same as ordering medication from a remote platform and hoping for the best. A medically supervised program uses clinical evaluation, provider-guided protocols, and evidence-based treatment to help patients achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
At Body Balance Medical, your program begins with a Medical Weight Loss Candidacy Evaluation — a thorough provider review of your health history, body composition, metabolic health, medications, and goals. Weight gain is rarely about one thing. Blood sugar changes, hormone shifts, sleep patterns, underlying conditions, and appetite signaling all play a role. We look at the full picture.
This is the most meaningful difference between a real Las Vegas clinic and an online-only model. Online providers may offer speed. Body Balance Medical offers candidacy review, safety, clinical oversight, and a tailored plan under one roof — including hormone optimization, metabolic health, and integrated wellness support where appropriate.
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Two Programs.
One Clinic.
Body Balance Medical offers two medically supervised compounded GLP-1 programs — both delivered through a LegitScript-certified Las Vegas clinic with in-person provider oversight, dose titration, and ongoing support.
Compounded Semaglutide
$299 / month all-inclusive
- Weekly subcutaneous injections
- Gradual, steady dose progression
- Tailored dosing protocol
- Medical Weight Loss Candidacy Evaluation
- Ongoing provider monitoring
- Nutrition & lifestyle guidance
Ideal for patients seeking a proven GLP-1 approach with consistent long-term support at a lower monthly investment.
Compounded Tirzepatide
$599 / month
- Weekly subcutaneous injections
- Dual-action GLP-1 & GIP metabolic support
- Tailored dosing protocol
- Medical Weight Loss Candidacy Evaluation
- Ongoing provider monitoring
- Nutrition & lifestyle guidance
Often preferred for patients seeking enhanced metabolic support. Clinical trials have shown an average body weight reduction of 20.2% over 72 weeks.*
*Individual results vary. Clinical data sourced from published tirzepatide trials. Not a guarantee of specific outcomes.
Program Pricing
at a Glance
Compounded semaglutide is available at $299/month all-inclusive for eligible patients. Compounded tirzepatide pricing is $599/month. Both programs include provider oversight, medication access, dose titration, and ongoing support.
Medical weight loss costs can vary based on medication selection, dosing needs, and individual health history. Your Medical Weight Loss Candidacy Evaluation will identify the most appropriate program for your goals. Some insurance policies may provide partial coverage — check with your insurer for details.
Who Is a Candidate
for GLP-1 Therapy?
Candidacy for medical weight loss is determined after a thorough provider evaluation — not an automated questionnaire. The best candidates are adults who want structured, medically supervised support and have had difficulty losing weight through traditional approaches alone.
- BMI of 30 or above, or BMI of 27 or above with an obesity-related health condition
- Health conditions such as high blood pressure, insulin resistance, sleep apnea, or elevated cholesterol
- History of unsuccessful attempts with diet, exercise, or commercial weight loss programs
- Willingness to combine medication with nutrition, movement, and lifestyle changes
- Not currently pregnant or planning pregnancy in the near term
- No contraindications to GLP-1 therapy based on health history and provider review
Candidacy for compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide is reviewed individually. Every patient's health history, goals, and readiness are different — which is why candidacy is never automatic and why the evaluation matters.
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| Body Mass Index | Classification | GLP-1 Eligibility Note |
|---|---|---|
| Under 25 | Normal weight | Not typically indicated |
| 25 – 29.9 | Overweight | May qualify at BMI 27 or above with a weight-related condition — high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, sleep apnea, or elevated cholesterol |
| 30 – 34.9 | Obesity Class I | Typically qualifies for GLP-1 evaluation |
| 35 – 39.9 | Obesity Class II | Strong candidate; full assessment required |
| 40 + | Obesity Class III | Strong candidate; provider evaluation required |
BMI is a screening threshold, not the whole picture — our providers also assess waist circumference, body composition, metabolic markers, hormone levels, medication history, and prior treatment response. Roughly 42% of U.S. adults meet BMI criteria for a medical program, per the CDC. An InBody body composition scan is included in your evaluation so decisions are based on more than a single number.
Local Oversight.
Real Accountability.
Patients choose Body Balance Medical because they want real provider oversight — not a one-size-fits-all subscription. Our Las Vegas clinic serves Summerlin, Spring Valley, Centennial Hills, and the surrounding valley with medically supervised programs built around clinical review, not convenience alone.
LegitScript Certified
Body Balance Medical is LegitScript-certified — a meaningful compliance standard that enables transparent advertising of compounded GLP-1 medications. Most online competitors cannot say the same.
Physical Las Vegas Clinic
Located at 7975 W Sahara Ave in Summerlin, we see patients in person. Local accountability, continuity of care, and face-to-face support set a real clinic apart from an anonymous online checkout process. If you're searching for medical weight loss near you, we're minutes from the 215 and easy to reach on a lunch break or on the way home.
Credentialed Providers
Your program is supervised by credentialed Nurse Practitioners with specialized training in metabolic health and hormone optimization. You are never managed by an algorithm.
Tailored Protocols
Your treatment plan is built around your health history, body composition, metabolic profile, and goals — not a standard dosing template. Dose titration and plan adjustments happen through ongoing provider review.
Integrated Wellness Under One Roof
Body Balance Medical also offers hormone optimization, IV therapy, and peptide therapy — so if weight is connected to hormonal shifts or nutritional needs, those can be addressed in the same practice.
Ongoing Support & Monitoring
Medical weight loss requires more than a prescription. We monitor progress, manage side effects, adjust dosing, and provide the kind of continuity that makes long-term results more achievable.
Your Medical Weight Loss
Candidacy Evaluation
Your first step is not choosing a medication. Your first step is determining candidacy through a provider-guided review. Here is how the process works.
01
Initial Health Assessment
Your provider reviews your health history, weight gain patterns, prior attempts, appetite, blood sugar, sleep, stress, and any metabolic or hormonal factors. This step shapes everything that follows — it is not a formality.
02
Clinical Review & Protocol Design
Based on your assessment, your provider determines candidacy and designs your protocol. If GLP-1 therapy fits, they will explain how compounded semaglutide or compounded tirzepatide works, what to expect, and what realistic progress looks like.
03
Treatment Initiation & Education
If you qualify and choose to move forward, your care team reviews medication education, injection technique, dose titration, nutrition priorities, and lifestyle modifications. You will know what to expect in the first few weeks and how your body typically adjusts.
04
Ongoing Medical Supervision
Progress, side effects, appetite changes, tolerance, and dosing are monitored over time through provider review. This is where long-term success is built — not at the checkout screen, but through consistent clinical oversight and local accountability.
What Progress
Actually Looks Like
GLP-1 therapy is not a fast process, and it is not supposed to be. Dosing starts low and increases gradually so your body adjusts and side effects stay manageable. Here is the general arc most patients move through under provider supervision.
Dose Initiation
Treatment begins at the lowest dose. Most patients notice appetite changes and earlier fullness within the first few weeks. Mild digestive side effects are most common during this window.
Titration & Early Change
Dose increases in steps based on tolerance and response. Measurable changes typically begin here. Your provider adjusts based on how you are actually responding, not a fixed schedule.
Steady Progress
Most patients reach a maintenance dose in this window. This is where nutrition, protein intake, and resistance training matter most for preserving muscle while losing fat.
Long-Term Management
Published trials ran roughly 68 to 72 weeks, which is where the widely cited averages come from. Coming off medication is its own clinical phase — research suggests a significant share of lost weight can return within a year without a maintenance plan, so this stage gets treated deliberately, not as an afterthought.
About the numbers you have seen. In published clinical trials, participants on semaglutide saw average total body weight reductions in the mid-teens percent range over about 68 weeks, and tirzepatide trials reported averages around 20% over 72 weeks. Those are trial averages under study conditions, with structured lifestyle support and consistent dosing. They are not a prediction of your result. Individual outcomes vary based on starting point, health history, adherence, nutrition, activity, and how your body responds. Body Balance Medical does not guarantee specific outcomes.
Side Effects and
Who Should Not Take GLP-1s
A responsible weight loss program tells you the downsides before you start, not after. GLP-1 medications are well studied and widely used, but they are real medications with real considerations — which is exactly why provider supervision and a full health history matter.
Common Side Effects
- Nausea — the most common, reported by roughly 44% of participants in published semaglutide trials. Usually worst after a dose increase.
- Diarrhea — roughly 30% in the same trials
- Constipation, managed with hydration and fiber
- Reduced appetite and earlier fullness — the intended mechanism, monitored rather than treated
- Fatigue during early titration
- Heartburn, reflux, or injection site tenderness
Most digestive side effects are dose-related and tend to ease as your body adjusts. Slower titration, smaller meals, adequate hydration, and protein-forward eating all help. Tell your provider early — dose pacing can usually be adjusted.
Who Should Not Take GLP-1 Therapy
- Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2)
- Known hypersensitivity to semaglutide or tirzepatide
- Currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy in the near term
- History of pancreatitis — requires individual provider evaluation
- Active severe gastrointestinal disease, including gastroparesis
Less common but more serious risks include gallbladder complications, reported in roughly 2 to 3% of trial participants, and pancreatitis, which is rare at well under 1%. Pre-treatment labs, a full medication review, and ongoing monitoring are how those risks get managed rather than ignored. This list is not exhaustive — your Medical Weight Loss Candidacy Evaluation reviews your full history, current medications, and risk factors before anything is prescribed.
Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and are prescribed only after an individual clinical evaluation. This page is general education, not medical advice. Always discuss your specific health history with a licensed provider.
Real Clinic.
Real Support.
Many patients who come to Body Balance Medical have already tried traditional weight loss methods, commercial diets, fitness plans, and short-term challenges. They know how to work hard. The issue is that their body is not responding the way it once did.
A medically supervised program helps identify root causes — appetite signaling, metabolic changes, hormonal shifts — and creates a more structured, sustainable path forward. Patients consistently tell us they value having a real clinic, named providers, and provider oversight instead of navigating medication questions alone.
Individual patient experiences vary. Body Balance Medical does not make guarantees regarding specific outcomes. Results depend on health history, adherence, and individual response to treatment.
Pair It With
Your GLP-1 Program
Red light therapy isn't a replacement for medically supervised weight loss — it's a complement to it. Photobiomodulation at therapeutic wavelengths supports mitochondrial function, reduces inflammation, and may assist with body composition changes when used alongside a structured program.
Body Balance Medical offers red light therapy sessions in our Las Vegas clinic using the Pro-450 full-body trifecta bed — available as a standalone service or as part of your ongoing wellness program. Patients on compounded GLP-1 protocols can add sessions to their existing plan.
Read: Red Light Therapy & Weight Loss — What the Research Shows → A Real Clinic
You Can Actually Get To
Body Balance Medical is on West Sahara Avenue in Summerlin, minutes from the 215 Beltway. Medical weight loss works best when follow-up is easy, so most of our patients come from neighborhoods where we're a short drive — a lunch break, or a stop on the way home.
- SummerlinWe're here — 7975 W Sahara Ave
- Spring ValleyMinutes east on Sahara
- Centennial HillsStraight down the 215
- The Lakes & Peccole RanchJust north of the clinic
- Downtown & Arts DistrictSahara runs straight across
- Virtual Follow-UpsAvailable statewide in Nevada
Body Balance Medical
7975 W Sahara Ave #101, Las Vegas, NV 89117
Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 6 PM
(702) 417-1261
What Weight Loss Patients
Say About Body Balance
Real Google and Yelp reviews from Body Balance Medical medical weight loss patients at our Summerlin clinic.
Yes. Compounded semaglutide is actively prescribed in Nevada under provider supervision for appropriate candidates. At Body Balance Medical, candidacy is determined after a Medical Weight Loss Candidacy Evaluation — treatment is not an automatic checkout. It follows a medically supervised protocol with licensed pharmacy pathways and ongoing provider oversight.
Body Balance Medical is a LegitScript-certified clinic with a physical Las Vegas location on West Sahara Avenue in Summerlin.
Generally, adults with a BMI of 30 or above qualify, as do adults with a BMI of 27 or above who also have a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, insulin resistance, sleep apnea, or elevated cholesterol.
BMI is a starting threshold, not the whole decision. Your body composition, metabolic markers, hormone levels, medication list, and prior treatment history all factor in. Candidacy is confirmed during your Medical Weight Loss Candidacy Evaluation, which includes an InBody body composition scan.
Body Balance Medical is a real Las Vegas clinic, not a telehealth-only funnel. Our programs include in-clinic provider evaluation, individualized protocol design, medication education, dose titration, and ongoing support from credentialed Nurse Practitioners.
Online-only providers may offer convenience. Body Balance Medical offers candidacy review, safety, clinical continuity, and integrated wellness support under one roof — including hormone health, IV therapy, and metabolic wellness when appropriate.
For eligible compounded semaglutide patients, the all-inclusive program at $299/month includes provider oversight, medication access, tailored dosing protocol, injection education, dose titration, and ongoing support. Your Medical Weight Loss Candidacy Evaluation clarifies what is included in your specific plan.
Medical weight loss costs can vary based on medication selection, dosing needs, and individual health history. Some insurance policies may provide partial coverage — check with your insurer for details.
Most patients notice appetite changes and earlier fullness within the first few weeks, during the lowest starting dose. Measurable changes typically begin during the titration phase over the first one to three months.
Published clinical trials ran roughly 68 to 72 weeks, which is where the commonly cited average figures come from. Those are trial averages under study conditions — your own pace depends on your starting point, adherence, nutrition, activity, and how your body responds.
The most common are digestive: nausea, constipation or diarrhea, reduced appetite, and occasional heartburn. These are usually dose-related, most noticeable after a dose increase, and tend to ease as your body adjusts.
Slower titration, smaller meals, hydration, and protein-forward eating all help. Tell your provider early rather than pushing through — dose pacing can almost always be adjusted. GLP-1 therapy is not appropriate for everyone, which is why a full health history is reviewed before anything is prescribed.
No. Your evaluation and key monitoring appointments happen in-clinic, but the weekly injections are self-administered at home. Before you leave your first appointment, our team walks you through injection technique, storage, and what to watch for.
Most patients find the at-home process straightforward within the first week. If you would rather have in-person support while you get comfortable, that is available.
Muscle loss is a real risk with any significant calorie reduction, and it is one we plan around rather than hope against. Providers set protein targets — typically 1.2 to 1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight — and recommend resistance training alongside your protocol.
Your InBody scans track lean mass separately from fat mass, so muscle loss shows up early enough to correct. If labs point to a hormonal driver like low testosterone, that can be addressed at the same time through hormone optimization. The goal is fat loss, not scale loss.
Coverage varies significantly by carrier, diagnosis, and which medication is prescribed. Lab work is often at least partially covered. Compounded medications are generally not.
Because coverage for weight management medications is changing quickly, we go through your specific situation during your evaluation and give you full cost transparency before treatment begins. Most of our patients use self-pay pricing, HSA/FSA funds, or financing through Cherry or CareCredit.
Rebound weight gain is real and well documented. Research suggests a significant share of lost weight can return within a year when medication stops with no plan in place.
We treat coming off medication as its own clinical phase rather than an ending. That can mean a lower maintenance dose, continued hormone optimization, nutrition coaching, and periodic labs to catch metabolic drift early. Patients who stay engaged with some form of maintenance consistently hold their results better than those who stop cold.
Labs are not always required for enrollment, but a comprehensive evaluation is included in the candidacy process. Your provider will determine whether lab work or additional testing is appropriate based on your health history, medications, symptoms, and risk factors.
If labs would improve safety, clarify candidacy, or help personalize your treatment plan, that will be discussed during your Medical Weight Loss Candidacy Evaluation.
Compounded semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that supports appetite regulation, blood sugar control, and reduced cravings. It uses a gradual, steady approach and is the more established GLP-1 option.
Compounded tirzepatide is a dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist — it works through two incretin pathways involved in appetite, satiety, and metabolic signaling. Clinical trials have shown tirzepatide may produce greater average weight reduction over time compared to semaglutide. The right choice depends on your goals, health history, tolerance, and provider assessment.
Yes. Testosterone plays a role in metabolic rate, muscle composition, fat distribution, and energy. Men with low testosterone may notice that weight is harder to lose and easier to regain, even with diet and exercise changes.
Body Balance Medical can evaluate both metabolic health and hormone levels in the same practice. If testosterone optimization is appropriate alongside your weight loss program, that can be discussed during your evaluation. Learn more about testosterone replacement therapy in Las Vegas.
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