GLP1 Weight Loss Program in Columbus
A Personalized Path to Sustainable Results
Medically Comprehensive GLP1 Treatment Plans
Based on Your Individual Needs and Goals
Ohio Plastic Surgery Specialists offers a medically supervised GLP-1 weight loss program in Columbus featuring semaglutide and tirzepatide, two of the most effective FDA-approved active ingredients in weight loss medications available today. There is no one-size-fits-all dosing program for weight loss patients at Ohio Plastic Surgery Specialists, our program is built around monthly provider check-ins, so your plan and dosage can be adjusted based on how you respond, not just how quickly a pharmaceutical manufacturer’s chart says you should progress.
Every patient begins with a personal consultation with Certified Nurse Practitioner Holly McKibben, who reviews your medical history, discusses your goals, and helps determine which medication, semaglutide or tirzepatide, is the better fit for you to reach your goals. Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Walter Bernacki oversees every treatment protocol offered at Ohio Plastic Surgery Specialists, including our GLP1 weight loss program in Columbus.
Our Ohio Plastic Surgery Specialists Program at a Glance
Every patient begins with a consultation with Certified Nurse Practitioner Holly McKibben, who reviews your medical history, discusses your goals, and helps determine whether semaglutide or tirzepatide is the better fit for you. Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Walter Bernacki oversees every treatment protocol offered at OPSS, including our weight loss program.
Medications offered: semaglutide and tirzepatide.
Guided by: Certified Nurse Practitioner Holly McKibben, under the oversight of Dr. Walter Bernacki, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
How to get started: Schedule a 30 minute consultation covering your medical history, goals, and medication education. In your initial consultation you will:
- Have a comprehensive review of your medical history
- Discuss if a GLP1 might be right for you and get your questions answered
- Receive educational information on the medication and how it works, as well as injection education, how to draw medication and perform injections
Our Memberships include: Monthly check-ins with our Certified Nurse Practitioner and;
- InBody body composition scans. Tracking body composition provides more than just a single number to follow. It allows you to understand what kind of weight you are losing and how your body composition changes during your weight loss journey.
- Side effect management and tips for success
- Ease and accessibility: Medication vial and all injection supplies provided at the appointments
Also available: A microdosing membership is available for patients focused on maintenance or a gentler introduction to GLP1 medication.
Why Choose Semaglutide or Tirzepatide
Proven Results: In clinical studies, patients using semaglutide or tirzepatide have achieved significant, sustained weight loss when paired with consistent medical follow-up and lifestyle support. They exact kind of care and support Ohio Plastic Surgery Specialists patients receive.
Convenient Dosing: Both medication options are administered through a simple once-weekly injection, making it easier to stay consistent without daily reminders or disruption to your normal routine.
Medical Oversight by Ohio Plastic Surgery Specialists, Personalized to You: Your dosing is guided by how your body actually responds, not a standard manufacturer timeline. Holly McKibben, CNP and our care team adjust your plan based on your progress and any side effects, so you’re not locked into increasing your dose faster than you’re ready for.
What is Semaglutide?
Semaglutide is an FDA-approved active ingredients in medication initially developed to treat Type 2 diabetes but now widely recognized for its effectiveness in promoting weight loss. This treatment option within a GLP1 Weight Loss Program in Columbus at Ohio Plastic Surgery Specialists works by mimicking a natural hormone that regulates appetite and blood sugar, helping to curb cravings and support healthier eating habits.
We have experienced patient success because semaglutide is administered through a simple weekly GLP1 injection making the medication easy to manage. In general, GLP1s are a great tool for losing weight and keeping it off.
What is Tirzepatide?
Tirzepatide is an FDA-approved active ingredients in medication developed to manage Type 2 diabetes, now also recognized as one of the most effective options available for weight management.
Unlike single-hormone medications, tirzepatide targets two receptors involved in appetite and blood sugar regulation, which is why many patients at Ohio Plastic Surgery Specialists see a strong response on tirzepatide.
Like semaglutide, tirzepatide is delivered through a once-weekly injection, making it easy to stay consistent without disrupting your routine.
A Guide to our GLP1 Weight Loss Program in Columbus
Your journey starts with a 30 minute consultation with Holly McKibben, CNP, who will review your medical history, talk through your goals, and help you understand the semaglutide and tirzepatide options in our GLP1 Weight Loss Program in Columbus, including hands-on education about drawing up medication and performing your own injections. This is also when we welcome questions and address any concerns before you begin.
If you enroll in the monthly membership, you’ll return for check-ins where your dose, progress, and any side effects are reviewed and adjusted as needed. Rather than aggressively increasing your dose to reach a manufacturer’s maximum recommendation, our approach is to find the lowest effective dose that gets you real results with little or no side effects. Our team follows up with you monthly, and sometimes in between, which is often the difference between a smooth experience and the kind of concerning side affects you may have read about elsewhere.
Investing In You
At Ohio Plastic Surgery Specialists, we believe in being upfront about costs so you can make the decision that’s right for you, without surprises along the way. Our GLP1 Weight Loss Membership in Columbus are:
- Semaglutide membership: Starting at $249/month
- Tirzepatide membership: Starting at $349/month
- Microdosing membership: Starting at $119/month
Your initial consultation is $49, and that’s the only consultation fee you’ll ever pay with us. No hidden costs, no recurring visit fees, no separate medication and monthly membership fees. Just one monthly membership that includes your medication and the ongoing support to help you reach your goals.
Once you’ve reached your weight loss goals, microdosing and maintenance membership options are available to help you sustain your results long term if you’d like this additional support.
What to Expect
What to Expect- Initial Consultation: A 30 minute visit with Holly McKibben, CNP covering your medical history, goals, and whether semaglutide or tirzepatide is the better starting point for you.
- Education and Orientation: You’ll learn how your medication in our GLP1 Weight Loss Program in Columbus works in your body, how to draw up and administer your weekly injection, and what to expect in the first few weeks.
- Ongoing Monthly Visits: If you enroll in the membership, you’ll return monthly for a check-in, an InBody body composition scan, and any dose adjustments based on how you’re responding.
- Support Between Visits: Your Ohio Plastic Surgery Specialists care team is available between scheduled visits if new symptoms or questions come up, so you’re never navigating a new medication entirely on your own.
Benefits
- Appetite and Craving Support: semaglutide and tirzepatide work by mimicking a hormone that regulates appetite and blood sugar, helping to reduce cravings and support more sustainable eating habits.
- Insight Beyond the Scale: Body composition scans track more than a number on the scale, giving you a clearer picture of how your body composition is changing over the course of treatment.
- Convenient Weekly Dosing: Our GLP1 Weight Loss Program in Columbus is a once-weekly injection fits into most schedules without the disruption of daily medication.
- A Plan That Adjusts With You: Monthly check-ins mean your dose can be adjusted in response to how you’re actually feeling, not a fixed schedule.
- Support for Broader Health Goals: Many patients pursue this program to support cardiovascular health, improve cholesterol or blood sugar markers, or simply feel more like themselves again.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Whether it is semaglutide or tirzepatide, if a GLP1 weight loss program in Columbus is right for you will depend on your overall health goals, medical history, and a conversation with Holly during your consultation, not a single number on a chart. That said, ideal candidates generally include:
- Good candidates typically include: Adults with a BMI of 30 or above, or 27 or above with a weight-related health condition, seeking a non-surgical approach to weight management.
- Also well suited for: Patients ready to pair medication with sustainable lifestyle habits, including diet and activity changes.
- Not recommended for: A personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma, a history of pancreatitis or severe gastric conditions, or pregnancy or breastfeeding are reasons this program may not be right for you. Our Certified Nurse Practitioner will review your full history during your consultation to confirm candidacy.
Ongoing Care and Support
Ongoing Care and SupportThere’s no separate recovery period with a GLP1 Weight Loss Program in Columbus, but how you’re supported month to month matters just as much as the medication itself. Staying hydrated, eating nutrient-dense meals, and easing into any diet changes rather than overhauling everything at once all help minimize side effects, especially in the first few weeks and after any dose increase. Attending your monthly check-ins is what allows Holly McKibben, CNP to catch and adjust for side effects early, rather than letting them go unmanaged.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which medication is right for me?
For our GLP1 Weight Loss Program in Columbus the type of medication you use will be determined based on your overall health goals, past medical history, financial restrictions and a discussion with the medical provider.
Why do people start taking GLP1 medications?
People may start a GLP1 weight loss program in Columbus for a variety of reasons. For some it is to improve their mobility and exercise tolerance as they age. To prevent cardiovascular events and protect their heart. To improve cholesterol, decrease the risk of fatty liver disease, or to improve their hemoglobin A1C (lab level that indicates average blood sugar over time). They take it to help them feel more confident, more like themselves. To overcome the slowing metabolism that they’ve dealt with since having children or peri-menopause. They see it as a tool for helping them build the life and lifestyle they want. Whatever your reason, we are glad you are here, and we are here to help.
Do I need to change my diet when I start a GLP1?
Yes and no. In general, we don’t recommend making dramatic diet changes during your first few weeks after starting a GLP1 Weight Loss Program in Columbus. General tips for success include eating nutrient dense foods, avoiding fried or excessively fatty foods (they can upset your stomach), eating more frequent and smaller meals, and practicing intuitive eating habits to avoid overeating. Over time, you will get used to how your body feels on the medication and typically people find that they eat less and consume fewer calories while on the medication.
What side effects can I expect?
One important note is that the side effects are dose dependent. This means that you are more prone to experience them when you first start the medication and when you go up on dose. Not everyone experiences side effects. Most side effects can be managed with diet adjustments, behavior changes or occasionally medication. The most common side effect for a GLP1 Weight Loss Program in Columbus is nausea. Other common side effects are constipation and heartburn. (For a full list of side effects please visit the mayo clinic website here.)
Do I need any bloodwork checked?
Your provider will recommend or request bloodwork based on your personal medical history. If bloodwork is indicated we will order it and provide options for obtaining.
How do I get started?
To get started with our GLP1 Weight Loss Program in Columbus call us at 614-682-5095 or book online here.
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Ohio Plastic Surgery Specialists is located at 1085 East Johnstown Rd., Gahanna, Ohio 43230. Ready to talk through whether semaglutide or tirzepatide is the right fit for your goals? Ready to get started with the Ohio Plastic Surgery Specialists GLP1 Weight Loss Program in Columbus? Our Certified Nurse Practitioner Holly McKibben will help you decide during your consultation. Call 614-682-5095 or book online today.
