Aesthetics & Weightloss

Clinic Profile

Name: Aesthetics & Weightloss

Location: 3 Mobile Infirmary Circle, Suite 312, Mobile, Alabama 36607

Specialties: Aesthetic treatments, hormone therapy, medical weight loss and skin care.

Operating Hours

• Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Friday – Sunday: Closed

Business Structure

Aesthetics & Weightloss is a Limited Liability Company (LLC) that was founded on the 1st of November 2006.

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Ratings and Recognition

According to the clinic, it has been voted as the Best Weightloss Doc/Clinic, but the awarding organization is not mentioned. It also has an A+ rating in the Better Business Bureau, but it lacks BBB Accreditation.

Background and History

Aesthetics & Weightloss was started in 2006 by Dr. Lawrence Carpenter who is the owner and the medical director.

Dr. Carpenter graduated with a medical degree in Tulane University Medical School and had his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Vanderbilt University.

His professional associations are:

• Fellow of American Academy of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Associate of American Academy of Bariatric Physicians.
• Associate of the American Academy of Cosmetic Gynecologists.
• Associate of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons.

Mobile Bay OBGYN has also had Dr. Carpenter as a partner since 1998. He later on increased his medical practice to weight loss medicine and skin care services.

The philosophy of the clinic aims at enhancing the looks and well-being of the individual with total care.

Services and Programs

Weight Loss Programs

• The clinic provides weight loss programs observed by physicians under the premise of thorough assessments and individual treatment programs. A thorough review of the medical history, physical examination, and measurement of such parameters as weight, body mass index (BMI), and body fat percentage are a standard start of each program.
• These evaluations will determine the type of nutritional guidance that patients will be provided with, intake of vitamins, prescription of drugs, injections, fat-burning therapy among other interventions to help them lose their weight.

GLP-1 Therapy

• The weight loss programs provided at the clinic encompass the use of prescription drugs and injections. Although the site does not mention semaglutide in particular, numerous comparable clinics throughout the area use GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) in large numbers.
• The patients who would be interested in using such medications are advised to enquire about their availability with the clinic.

Hormone Therapy

Hormone pellet therapy is also a service offered by the clinic to aid in addressing imbalances of hormones. The medical staff of the clinic and Dr. Carpenter administer these treatments, and these aim to promote the well-being and hormonal balance.

Aesthetic and Skin Care Services

Besides the medical service, the clinic provides a variety of aesthetic and skin care services.

• These are injectable Botox, Dysport, facial fillers like Juvederm, Restylane, and Sculptra.
• Some of the treatments offered in the clinic are skin and cosmetics such as microneedling, chemical peels and VI peels, dermaplaning, laser hair removal, laser photo rejuvenation, skin tightening procedures, vein treatments and body contouring procedures.
• These services are aimed at assisting patients to improve their appearances and have healthy and fresh skin.

Physicians and Medical Practitioners

Dr. Lawrence Carpenter, M.D.

Aesthetics and weightloss has a medical director and owner, Dr. Lawrence Carpenter. His education in medicine is in the fields of obstetrics, gynecology, weight loss medicine, hormone therapy, and skin care.

Renee Wheeler

Renee Wheeler is a Certified Medical Assistant dealing with weight loss programs with patients.

Her duties involve:

• Performing EKG tests
• Conducting weekly weigh-ins
• Administering injections
• Helping with the procedures of hormone pellets.

Publicly available information about additional medical staff is limited.

Patient Feedback and Reviews

Ratings

• On Birdeye, 74 reviews rated the restaurant 4.3 out of 5 stars.
• 4 stars out of 5 due to 4 reviews at LivingSocial.
• Better Business Bureau (not accredited) A+ rating.

Positive Feedback Themes

Some of the typical positive patient feedback includes:

• Hospitable and accommodating employees.
• Supportive care for patients with anxiety
  
• Weight loss plans that produce good outcomes.
• The outcomes of cosmetic treatment using natural-looking methods.
• Minimal waiting time on visits.

Some of the patients reported a significant weight loss outcome, such as 47 pounds and 70 pounds using clinic programs.

Negative Feedback

Very few patients have complained about the deterioration in the quality of customer service over the years, and they imply that the patient experience is not variable.

Pricing and Value Signals

• Most of the services offered by the clinic are not publicly reflected in detail with regard to prices.
• Special expenses on consultations, weight loss, hormone treatment, Semaglutide treatment, and skin care treatment are not revealed online.
• Similar treatments are offered within regional clinics where semaglutide programs can be sold between about $199 and $425 a month and in some cases, consultations and body composition scans are included.
• It is also possible to find some clinics that provide free first consultations but laboratory testing can be conducted with extra fees in case it is not included in insurance.
• Funding sources like CareCredit are generally offered in similar centers.
• Since Aesthetics & Weightloss does not post the prices, potential patients can find the information by calling the clinic directly to find answers to the costs.

Verification Notes

• Despite the prescription drugs and injections being among the weight loss programs of the clinic, the use of semaglutide or GLP-1 medications in the clinic is not explicitly confirmed on its web page. It is preferable to check it in person.
• Most services are not publicly disclosed by the clinic, which can be difficult, as the patient will not be able to estimate the cost of treatment before consulting the clinic.
• The staff is publicly known to include Dr. Lawrence Carpenter and Renee Wheeler. Other personnel positions and professional qualifications are not well documented.
• According to the clinic, it has been awarded Best Weightloss Doc/Clinic 6 four years and the awarding body or magazine is not indicated.
• Most reviews are good, however, in the recent feedback, some patients stated that the quality of customer service had decreased.