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HealingMaps Take: The dedicated Metabolic Aesthetics Clinic within a plastic surgery practice is a unique model. Post-surgical healing peptide protocols serve a patient population that other peptide clinics miss entirely.
Center for Plastic Surgery offers 3 specific peptide compounds (CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, and Sermorelin), placing it in the bottom half of the 10+ Maryland peptide clinics in our directory (the median clinic menu offers 4 compounds; the deepest offers 15). The named clinical lead is a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant rather than an MD/DO.
✓ Last verified: March 15, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
| Review Scores | N/A |
| Location | Chevy Chase, Maryland |
| Address | Chevy Chase, MD 20815 |
| Phone | (703) 560-2850 |
| Website | cpsdocs.com |
| Treatments | Peptide optimization therapy (customized) |
| Conditions Treated | Post-surgical healing, hormone optimization, cosmetic/health benefits |
| Administration | Subcutaneous injection |
| Cost | N/A |
| Insurance | Cash pay |
| Clinical Lead | Tyler Chavez, PA-C — Clinical Director, Metabolic Aesthetics Clinic |
Who Will Prescribe Your Peptides?
Your prescribing provider, Dr. Tyler Chavez, is verified in the federal CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1245586106, with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant and a primary practice address in Falls Church, VA. CMS records show this NPI has been active since 2012. NPPES record verified 2026-05-08. Dr. Tyler Chavez’s NPI tenure is right around the median tenure among the 6 Maryland peptide providers we’ve verified in NPPES (longest-tenured peer registered in 2006; cohort median 2013).
What this means for you: Physician Assistants can prescribe compounded peptides under collaborative agreements with a supervising physician, with state-specific scope-of-practice rules.
Typical Peptide Therapy Cost in the U.S.
National peptide therapy pricing — based on 487 verified peptide clinics in our directory (April 2026 data). Adjust the calculator below to model your own protocol.
How Much Will Peptide Therapy Cost?
Estimate your monthly and program cost based on HealingMaps proprietary clinic pricing data across 487 verified peptide clinics.
Ongoing monthly
$200–$500
Range: $99–$600/mo
First month (incl. consult + labs)
$550
Range: $449–$950
Estimated program total
$1,550
Range: $944–$3,950
First-month setup varies. Some clinics bundle it; others bill consult + labs separately. Ask this clinic for exact pricing.
Select a peptide program to see pricing context.
Is Center for Plastic Surgery the right fit for you?
✓ Choose Center for Plastic Surgery if:
- You’re in or willing to travel to Chevy Chase — peptide therapy generally requires in-person consultation and ongoing follow-ups.
✗ Look elsewhere if:
- You need to start treatment within the same week. Most peptide programs require baseline labs (1-3 days) plus pharmacy fulfillment (a few more days) before your first dose — plan on 1-3 weeks from consult call to first injection.
- You’re shopping primarily on price and need per-compound rates published up front. Most clinics share specific pricing only on the consult call. Use our cost calculator above for ballpark estimates and confirm specifics with the clinic.
- You specifically want a physician-led practice — the named clinical lead here is a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- You want a wide compound menu to compare protocols — this listing names only 3 specific compounds, narrower than the median .
- You want a clinic that publicly states its 503A or 503B compounding pharmacy — this listing doesn’t disclose sourcing.
What to Expect at Your First Center for Plastic Surgery Appointment
- Initial consultation / intake — typically 30–60 minutes reviewing medical history, goals, current medications, and prior labs.
- Baseline lab work — most clinics require labs before prescribing growth-hormone secretagogues (CJC-1295/Ipamorelin, Sermorelin) and GLP-1s (semaglutide, tirzepatide), since those compounds modulate endocrine and metabolic pathways. Tissue-repair peptides (BPC-157, TB-500), sexual-wellness peptides (PT-141), and topical compounds are sometimes prescribed without labs. This listing doesn’t explicitly state lab requirements, so confirm on your consult call which panels they require for your specific protocol. Even when labs aren’t strictly required, they’re a smart personal baseline. See our guide to peptide therapy lab work for what to ask about.
- Protocol design — based on what’s published, your provider may select from: CJC-1295, Ipamorelin or Sermorelin. Final selection depends on your goals, lab results, and any contraindications.
- Prescription written + sent to compounding pharmacy — The clinic doesn’t publicly state its 503A or 503B sourcing, so confirm fulfillment timing on your consult call (in-state-only vs. nationwide; compounded-after-Rx vs. pre-batched).
- Self-administration training — for injectable peptides, the clinic walks you through subcutaneous injection technique, needle handling, refrigeration, and rotation sites.
- Follow-up — typically a 4–6 week check-in to assess response, side effects, and whether dose or compound needs adjustment.
Most Center for Plastic Surgery patients report the consult-to-first-injection window runs 1–3 weeks depending on lab turnaround and pharmacy fulfillment.
What to Ask on Your Center for Plastic Surgery Consult Call
The questions below are pulled from the gaps in this specific listing — areas the clinic doesn’t publicly answer that you should clarify before booking. Each one is designed to get you a useful answer in 30 seconds or less.
- “Are there other peptides you can prescribe that aren’t published on your listing?” The clinic names 3 compounds publicly — most clinics offer more than they advertise.
- “Is your compounding pharmacy 503A or 503B, and which specific pharmacy do you use?” The class affects whether your prescription is custom-compounded (503A) or pre-batched (503B), and whether they can ship across state lines.
- “Who is the supervising physician for the named NP/PA, and how often do they review my protocol?” NPs and PAs prescribe under collaborative agreements with state-specific scope-of-practice rules — know who’s behind the prescription.
- “Which lab panels do you require for the protocol you’d recommend for me?” Clinics typically require baseline labs for hormone-modulating compounds (semaglutide, tirzepatide, growth-hormone secretagogues) and may skip them for some tissue-repair or topical compounds. Knowing your clinic’s specific lab requirements helps you compare to peers — and even when not required, baseline labs are smart personal protection.
- “What’s the total first-month cost — consult fee, labs, and initial prescription combined?” First-month all-in is usually 1.5–2× the recurring monthly cost. Ask for an itemized breakdown.
- “Is follow-up telehealth-friendly, or are in-person visits required at every milestone?” The listing doesn’t mention telehealth — important to know if you travel or move.
- “From my consult to my first injection, how long is the typical timeline?” Lab turnaround + pharmacy fulfillment usually means 1–3 weeks. Confirms expectations.
Patient Review
“The post-surgical peptide protocol accelerated my recovery dramatically. Unique offering near Bethesda. — Patient Testimonial”
About Center for Plastic Surgery
Center for Plastic Surgery in Chevy Chase near Bethesda houses a dedicated Metabolic Aesthetics Clinic led by Tyler Chavez, PA-C. Post-surgical healing peptide protocols complement the surgical practice.
For more on how peptide therapy works, see our guide to peptide therapy.
What People Like
Unique post-surgical healing protocols. Dedicated metabolic clinic. Chevy Chase near Bethesda.
What People Don’t Like
Specific peptides not listed. PA-C led rather than MD. Primarily a surgical practice.
Getting Started at Center for Plastic Surgery
Contact the Metabolic Aesthetics Clinic for post-surgical or peptide optimization consultations.
Explore more vetted peptide therapy clinics near you in our nationwide directory.
Learn more about this treatment:
- Sermorelin is the FDA-Approved Peptide That Restores Your Own Growth Hormone
- CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin: The Growth Hormone Peptide Stack Explained
See also: — related HealingMaps coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What peptides does Center for Plastic Surgery offer?
Based on this listing, Center for Plastic Surgery names 3 specific peptide compounds: CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, and Sermorelin. The clinic may offer additional compounds not published on its public listing — confirm the full menu on a consult call.
Is the clinical lead at Center for Plastic Surgery a verified physician?
Yes. Dr. Tyler Chavez is registered in the federal CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1245586106, with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant and a primary practice address in Falls Church, VA. The NPI has been active since 2012.
Does Center for Plastic Surgery offer telehealth or virtual visits?
Center for Plastic Surgery doesn’t mention telehealth or virtual visits on its listing. Most peptide clinics require in-person evaluation for the initial consult; some offer virtual follow-ups once a patient is stable. If geography or travel matters to you, ask on the consult call whether they can prescribe and follow up virtually — and which states they’re licensed to do so in.
How does Center for Plastic Surgery compare to other Maryland peptide clinics?
Among verified Maryland peptide clinics in the HealingMaps directory, Center for Plastic Surgery ranks in the bottom half of Maryland peptide clinics in the directory by compound depth. Compound depth is one signal among several — provider credentials, pharmacy sourcing transparency, and lab requirements also matter when comparing.
Where is Center for Plastic Surgery located?
Center for Plastic Surgery is located in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The full street address, phone number, and hours are listed in the data card above.
What Maryland Peptide Patients Are Likely Asking
Themes drawn from HealingMaps editorial analysis of verified Maryland peptide clinics in our directory. Refreshed quarterly; percentages rounded to nearest 5%.
Which peptides do most Maryland clinics actually offer?
Across Maryland peptide clinics in our directory, CJC-1295 appears in 90% of listings; Ipamorelin in 90%; Sermorelin in 90%; PT-141 in 35%. Compounds appearing in fewer than 20% of Maryland listings — including BPC-157, TB-500, MOTS-c — are less commonly disclosed; patients seeking those should specifically ask whether the clinic prescribes them.
How transparent are Maryland clinics about their compounding pharmacy?
15% of Maryland clinics in our directory openly state whether they use a 503A or 503B compounding pharmacy. The rest leave the class unstated. The distinction matters for patients — 503A pharmacies fill prescriptions individually after your provider writes them (typically a few-day wait, in-state shipping), while 503B outsourcing facilities pre-batch under direct FDA inspection (often supporting same-visit fulfillment and direct-to-home shipping). Worth asking specifically before you book.
Who’s actually prescribing peptides in Maryland?
35% of verified Maryland clinics name an MD or DO as clinical lead (this listing’s clinical lead is Physician Assistant-trained). The remainder are NP/PA-led or don’t publicly name a specific prescribing clinician. Any state-licensed physician, NP, or PA can legitimately prescribe compounded peptides — but knowing your prescriber’s training and tenure helps you assess fit for your specific protocol.
How deep are Maryland peptide menus typically?
The median Maryland clinic in our directory publishes 5 specific peptide compounds on its listing. The deepest disclosed menu names 15; every clinic names at least one compound. A wide menu means more options at one clinic; a narrow menu can reflect specialization (e.g. weight-loss-only programs) or limited public disclosure (the clinic prescribes more than it advertises).
Pharmacy sourcing: This clinic doesn’t state its 503A or 503B compounding pharmacy partner. The class affects how your prescription is fulfilled — custom-compounded with in-state shipping (503A) versus pre-batched with broader shipping including direct-to-home delivery (503B) — so it’s worth asking before starting any compounded protocol.
How we vetted this clinic
Verified prescriber on the public record at Center for Plastic Surgery — NPI lookup confirms in CMS NPPES. The clinic’s menu publishes 3 compounds (CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, and Sermorelin lead the list). The one piece missing publicly is pharmacy class disclosure (503A vs 503B); ask the clinic directly. See our full vetting rubric →
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