GLP-1 weight loss is everywhere right now, and so is confusing pricing. Here is exactly how cost works in a medically supervised program at Melange Spa, and why we will not post a flat medication price online.
The program cost: $100 to start, $20 to follow up
A medically supervised GLP-1 program at Melange Spa starts with a $100 consultation that includes the time to review your history, order the right labs, and build a plan. Ongoing follow-up visits are $20. Those are flat, published figures, the same ones on our pricing page, so you know the cost of the medical care before you ever book.
Why we don't post a single medication price
The medication itself, semaglutide or tirzepatide, is priced separately from the program, and the honest answer is that it depends on the specific medication, your dose, and how your plan is titrated over time. GLP-1 doses typically start low and step up gradually, so a flat "one price" posted online would be misleading. We review the actual medication cost with you up front, before anything begins, with no surprise charges.
What you are actually paying for
A real program is more than a vial. Your cost covers a licensed provider, baseline and follow-up labs, careful dose titration to keep side effects manageable, and support for the things that make results last: nutrition, sleep, stress, and muscle preservation. A cheap injection with no oversight is not the same product, and it is not safe.
Semaglutide or tirzepatide?
Both are effective GLP-1 medications. Semaglutide acts on one receptor; tirzepatide acts on two and can be stronger for some patients. Neither is universally better, and the right choice, along with its cost, is something we decide together at your consultation. Our semaglutide vs. tirzepatide guide explains the difference in plain English.
Getting started
Book a $100 consultation and labs, and we will build a plan and review every cost with you before you commit. See our medical weight loss page for the full picture.
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How much does semaglutide cost in Alton, IL?
At Melange Spa the medically supervised program is a $100 consultation with labs and $20 follow-up visits. The medication is priced separately and depends on the specific drug and your dose, which we review with you up front before you start.
Why won't you quote a flat price for the medication online?
Because GLP-1 dosing is titrated over time and the medication and dose vary by patient, a single posted price would be misleading. We give you the real cost for your plan at your consultation, with no surprise charges.
Is a cheap online GLP-1 the same thing?
No. A medically supervised program includes a licensed provider, labs, dose titration, and monitoring, which is what keeps GLP-1 therapy safe and effective. An unsupervised injection is not the same product.
What does the consultation include?
The $100 consultation covers the time to review your history, order appropriate labs, and build a personalized plan. Follow-up visits are $20.
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