PHYSIQ vs. Medical Weight Management
These address different goals. One refines specific areas; the other addresses overall weight and health.
Written by Balanced Essence Medical Wellness
| Criterion | Body Contouring with PHYSIQ | Medical Weight Management |
|---|---|---|
| Primary goal | Target stubborn fat and tone muscle in specific areas | Overall weight loss with physician supervision |
| Treatment process | Non-invasive device sessions | Consultation, personalized plan and regular follow up visits |
| Typical course | A series of sessions; a package of five is offered | Ongoing; most patients seen every four weeks while dosing is adjusted |
| Downtime | None; muscles may feel worked | None from visits; medication effects are reviewed with Dr. Lau |
| Who may benefit | Adults near their goal weight | Adults who want medical help with weight; candidacy set at consultation |
| Important limitations | Not a weight loss treatment; not for pregnancy, pacemakers or metal implants in the area | Medication only when clinically appropriate; insurance coverage not guaranteed |
Primary goal
- Body Contouring with PHYSIQ
- Target stubborn fat and tone muscle in specific areas
- Medical Weight Management
- Overall weight loss with physician supervision
Treatment process
- Body Contouring with PHYSIQ
- Non-invasive device sessions
- Medical Weight Management
- Consultation, personalized plan and regular follow up visits
Typical course
- Body Contouring with PHYSIQ
- A series of sessions; a package of five is offered
- Medical Weight Management
- Ongoing; most patients seen every four weeks while dosing is adjusted
Downtime
- Body Contouring with PHYSIQ
- None; muscles may feel worked
- Medical Weight Management
- None from visits; medication effects are reviewed with Dr. Lau
Who may benefit
- Body Contouring with PHYSIQ
- Adults near their goal weight
- Medical Weight Management
- Adults who want medical help with weight; candidacy set at consultation
Important limitations
- Body Contouring with PHYSIQ
- Not a weight loss treatment; not for pregnancy, pacemakers or metal implants in the area
- Medical Weight Management
- Medication only when clinically appropriate; insurance coverage not guaranteed
When to Talk to a Provider
Some patients start with weight management and add PHYSIQ later. A consultation helps decide which fits your goals now.
Care is provided under the medical direction of Michael Lau, MD. Learn more about Body Contouring with PHYSIQ and Medical Weight Management, or see the Price List.
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