Medical Weight Loss

South Bay Plastic Surgeons offers a groundbreaking, medically supervised solution for patients struggling with an age-old problem—shedding excess pounds. Our medical weight loss program for men and women in Torrance, Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, and across the South Bay features two game-changing FDA-approved medications—semaglutide and tirzepatide.

Combined with a balanced diet and regular exercise, semaglutide and tirzepatide injections help you achieve rapid and sustained weight loss while reducing other related health risks. And, to ensure your safety and success, our board-certified plastic surgeons are here to guide and support you throughout your weight loss journey.

Dr. Rendon Dr. Burrell Dr. Newman Dr. Jewell Dr. Liang

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Our team of board-certified plastic surgeons provides an unmatched combination of training, experience and specialization for optimal care.

Meet Our Surgeons

Dr. Newman

Dr. Jewell

Dr. Burrell

Dr. Liang

Dr. Rendon

What Are Semaglutide and Tirzepatide?

Semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic®/Wegovy®) is a breakthrough weight management medication. Originally developed to treat diabetes, semaglutide began making headlines in Hollywood for its remarkable weight loss benefits. Today, it’s widely available and is quickly becoming a medicine cabinet staple and household name.

Similarly, tirzepatide (the active ingredient found in Mounjaro® and Zepbound™) helps accelerate weight loss and is becoming a go-to weight management solution throughout the South Bay.

How Does Semaglutide Work?

Semaglutide is a GLP-1 agonist that mimics a natural hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1. The medication triggers insulin production and reduces blood sugar levels, helping you reduce cravings and feel full longer with smaller food portions. Clinical trials demonstrate substantial weight loss by participants that surpass traditional weight loss methods. Beyond weight loss, semaglutide reduces the risk of severe cardiovascular events and boosts overall body image.

What Are the Benefits of Tirzepatide?

Like semaglutide, tirzepatide helps men and women struggling with obesity regulate blood sugar, curb appetite cravings, and delay the release of food from your stomach to signal your brain that you’re full. However, tirzepatide has unique dual action properties that simultaneously activate GLP-1 and GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) pathways. Early data suggests tirzepatide may lead to highly substantial weight loss compared to traditional weight loss methods or medications targeting only one hormone.

Why Choose Medical Weight Loss With South Bay Plastic Surgeons?

In addition to prescribing semaglutide or tirzepatide, our experienced healthcare team provides ongoing guidance and support throughout your weight loss journey. As a leading plastic surgery practice in Torrance, we understand the intricacies of body composition, metabolism, and aesthetics, and our knowledge and experience help set you up for success.

As your ideal weight loss partner and advocate, South Bay Plastic Surgery provides these unique benefits:

• We customize your weight loss journey by prioritizing your safety and weight loss goals
• We provide comprehensive monitoring, care, and support, including self-injection tools and training, weight management tips, and lifestyle guidance for sustained success.
• We offer the convenience and comfort of self-administered, at-home injections, or you can visit our practice for weekly injections instead. Bottom line—we’re here to support your weight loss however you need us!

A Demonstration of How to Self-Inject Weight-Loss Medications

Still Have Questions?

If you still have more questions about semaglutide or tirzepatide treatment at South Bay Plastic Surgeons, we encourage you to contact us. Take the first step toward improving your health and quality of life by requesting a personalized medical weight loss consultation online or by calling us at (310) 784-0644 .