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HealingMaps Take: Richmond metro plastic-surgery-affiliated weight-loss program offering branded GLP-1 medications under a board-certified plastic surgeon with hospital affiliations. Neil J. Zemmel, MD, FACS leads the clinical team and protocols are tailored to each patient’s goals after consultation.
Richmond Aesthetic Weight Loss offers 7 specific peptide compounds (BPC-157, Ipamorelin, Sermorelin, Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Epitalon, and Semax), placing it in the top half of the 10+ Virginia peptide clinics in our directory (the median clinic menu offers 4 compounds; the deepest offers 11). The clinic is physician-led (MD or DO); about half of Virginia peptide clinics in our directory are.
✓ Last verified: April 7, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
| Location | Richmond, Virginia |
| Address | 11934 West Broad Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23233 |
| Phone | (804) 376-1398 |
| Website | weightlossclinicrichmond.com |
| Treatments | Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) |
| Conditions Treated | Weight management, metabolic health |
| Administration | Subcutaneous injection |
| Cost | N/A |
| Insurance | N/A |
| Clinical Lead | Neil J. Zemmel, MD, FACS — Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon (Richmond Surgical Arts); affiliated with St. Mary’s Hospital and Henrico Doctors’ Hospital; Sarah Ashcraft, PA-C |
Who Will Prescribe Your Peptides?
Your prescribing provider, Dr. Neil Zemmel, is verified in the federal CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1801958228, with a primary specialty of Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and a primary practice address in Richmond, VA. CMS records show this NPI has been active since 2006. NPPES record verified 2026-05-26. Dr. Neil Zemmel’s NPI tenure is among the more recently licensed of the 5 Virginia peptide providers we’ve verified in NPPES (longest-tenured peer registered in 2006; cohort median 2006).
What this means for you: In the US, any actively state-licensed physician can legally prescribe compounded peptides — board certification in a specific specialty isn’t required for peptide prescriptions.
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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 Richmond Aesthetic Weight Loss the right fit for you?
✓ Choose Richmond Aesthetic Weight Loss if:
- You’re in or willing to travel to Richmond — peptide therapy generally requires in-person consultation and ongoing follow-ups.
- You want a physician-led practice (MD/DO).
- You want custom-compounded peptides (dose tailored to you) — this clinic discloses 503A sourcing.
✗ 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 need direct-to-home shipping across state lines — 503A pharmacies typically can’t ship out of state.
What to Expect at Your First Richmond Aesthetic Weight Loss 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 — this listing publishes a deep menu (7 compounds, including BPC-157, Ipamorelin, Sermorelin, Semaglutide, and others). Your provider narrows the protocol based on your goals, labs, and any contraindications.
- Prescription written + sent to compounding pharmacy — Because the clinic discloses a 503A compounding pharmacy partner, your prescription will be compounded individually after your provider writes it — typically a few-day wait for in-state delivery or pickup.
- 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 Richmond Aesthetic Weight Loss patients report the consult-to-first-injection window runs 1–3 weeks depending on lab turnaround and pharmacy fulfillment.
What to Ask on Your Richmond Aesthetic Weight Loss 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.
- “Which of your peptides is most commonly prescribed for my goals?” Helps you understand whether the clinic’s expertise matches what you’re trying to achieve.
- “If I move out of state, can your 503A pharmacy still fulfill my prescription, or will I need a new clinic?” 503A pharmacies generally can’t ship across state lines.
- “How long has the clinical lead been prescribing peptides specifically?” A long medical career doesn’t always mean long peptide-specific experience — those are different track records.
- “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.
- “Is this entirely cash-pay, or do you accept any insurance for the GLP-1 path (semaglutide, tirzepatide)?” Compounded peptides are almost never covered, but brand-name GLP-1s sometimes are with prior authorization.
- “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.
About Richmond Aesthetic Weight Loss
Richmond Aesthetic Weight Loss operates in Richmond, Virginia and offers peptide therapy. The clinic’s peptide menu includes semaglutide (ozempic, wegovy), tirzepatide (mounjaro and related compounds, administered via subcutaneous injection.
For a closer look at how these compounds work, read our deep dive on the next frontier of peptide wellness beyond GLP-1s, or explore our complete guide to peptide therapy.
See also the FDA’s 503A bulks list review of BPC-157, Semax, Epitalon and more.What People Like
Board-certified plastic surgeon with two hospital affiliations, branded GLP-1 medications (not compounded), named PA-C on team, West Broad Street Richmond location.
What People Don’t Like
GLP-1 only — no broader peptide menu (BPC-157, Sermorelin, CJC/Ipamorelin). Patients seeking those should look elsewhere on this list.
Getting Started at Richmond Aesthetic Weight Loss
Book a consultation online or by phone. Dr. Zemmel or Sarah Ashcraft, PA-C reviews medical history before starting GLP-1 therapy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What peptides does Richmond Aesthetic Weight Loss offer?
Based on this listing, Richmond Aesthetic Weight Loss names 7 specific peptide compounds: BPC-157, Ipamorelin, Sermorelin, Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Epitalon, and Semax. 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 Richmond Aesthetic Weight Loss a verified physician?
Yes. Dr. Neil Zemmel is registered in the federal CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1801958228, with a primary specialty of Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and a primary practice address in Richmond, VA. The NPI has been active since 2006.
Does Richmond Aesthetic Weight Loss offer telehealth or virtual visits?
Richmond Aesthetic Weight Loss 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 Richmond Aesthetic Weight Loss compare to other Virginia peptide clinics?
Among verified Virginia peptide clinics in the HealingMaps directory, Richmond Aesthetic Weight Loss ranks in the top half of Virginia 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 Richmond Aesthetic Weight Loss located?
Richmond Aesthetic Weight Loss is located in Richmond, Virginia. The full street address, phone number, and hours are listed in the data card above.
What Virginia Peptide Patients Are Likely Asking
Themes drawn from HealingMaps editorial analysis of verified Virginia peptide clinics in our directory. Refreshed quarterly; percentages rounded to nearest 5%.
Which peptides do most Virginia clinics actually offer?
Across Virginia peptide clinics in our directory, Semaglutide appears in 100% of listings; Tirzepatide in 100%; BPC-157 in 65%; Sermorelin in 45%. Compounds appearing in fewer than 20% of Virginia listings — including Epitalon, Semax, NAD+ — are less commonly disclosed; patients seeking those should specifically ask whether the clinic prescribes them.
How transparent are Virginia clinics about their compounding pharmacy?
15% of Virginia 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 Virginia?
55% of verified Virginia clinics name an MD or DO as clinical lead (this listing’s clinical lead is Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery-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 Virginia peptide menus typically?
The median Virginia clinic in our directory publishes 4 specific peptide compounds on its listing. The deepest disclosed menu names 11; 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 discloses a 503A compounding pharmacy partner. As a patient, that means your prescription is compounded individually after your provider writes it — typically a few-day wait, with shipping usually limited to within Virginia, and dose customization often possible.
How we vetted this clinic
Richmond Aesthetic Weight Loss’s named prescriber has a verified NPI in CMS NPPES records. The clinic names 7 specific peptide compounds — including BPC-157, Ipamorelin, and Sermorelin and sources through a 503A compounding pharmacy (state-licensed, made-to-order under personalized prescription). Both disclosures are what we look for when a clinic takes regulatory accountability seriously. See our full vetting rubric →
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