Medical Weight Loss with Tirzepatide in Fayetteville, NC

Struggling to lose weight despite diet and exercise? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to do it alone. At Élan Med Spa, we offer physician-supervised weight management programs using tirzepatide, one of the most effective GLP-1 medications available today. As an Internal Medicine physician-owned practice, we bring real medical expertise to your weight loss journey — with personalized plans tailored to your body, your goals, and your lifestyle.

What Is Tirzepatide and How Does It Work?

Tirzepatide is a once-weekly injectable medication that works by targeting two gut hormones — GLP-1 and GIP — that control hunger and blood sugar. By mimicking both of these hormones, tirzepatide is more powerful than single-hormone GLP-1 medications. It helps you feel full faster, reduces cravings, and improves how your body uses insulin.

Clinical trials have shown that tirzepatide can help people lose 15–22% of their body weight when combined with healthy lifestyle changes — results that were previously only seen with bariatric surgery. It is FDA-approved under the brand name Zepbound® for chronic weight management.

Our Tirzepatide Weight Loss Programs

We understand that one size does not fit all. That’s why we offer three flexible pathways to help you access tirzepatide safely and affordably:

1. Zepbound® Patient Direct Program

For eligible patients, we assist with access to Zepbound through Eli Lilly’s LillyDirect® program, which ships the FDA-approved tirzepatide pen directly to your door at a significantly reduced cost — currently starting at $299/month for the starter dose. This is a great option for patients who qualify and want the convenience of brand-name medication with direct delivery. Our team will guide you through the eligibility and enrollment process from start to finish.

Learn more about Zepbound pricing and the LillyDirect® program on Eli Lilly’s official website →

2. Compounded Tirzepatide

Some patients need a more flexible dosing schedule — whether it’s starting at a very low dose, titrating slowly to minimize side effects, or reaching a dose not available in standard commercial pens. For these individuals, we work with accredited compounding pharmacies to provide compounded tirzepatide. Compounded formulations allow us to fully customize your dose and adjust it as your body responds, giving you a truly personalized treatment plan.

3. Microdosing for Appropriate Candidates

Not everyone needs — or tolerates — a full therapeutic dose of tirzepatide. For selected clients, we offer a microdosing approach, which uses very small amounts of the medication to help the body adjust gradually while still benefiting from appetite control and metabolic effects. Our physician will evaluate whether microdosing is the right fit based on your health history and goals.

Why Choose Élan Med Spa for Weight Loss?

  • Internal Medicine physician owned and operated — not a franchise or weight loss chain
  • Personalized evaluation and ongoing medical supervision at every step
  • Multiple tirzepatide access options to fit your budget and dosing needs
  • Evidence-based medicine — we rely on what the science actually shows
  • Serving Fayetteville, Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Raleigh, Durham, and Cary

What Are the Common Side Effects of Tirzepatide?

Tirzepatide is generally well tolerated, especially when starting at a low dose and increasing gradually. The most common side effects are gastrointestinal and tend to improve after the first few weeks:

  • Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea (most common, especially early on)
  • Constipation or stomach discomfort
  • Reduced appetite

Less common but serious side effects include pancreatitis, gallbladder issues, and low blood sugar — particularly in patients taking diabetes medications. Our team will review your full medical history before starting treatment.

Who Should Not Take Tirzepatide?

Tirzepatide may not be appropriate for everyone. We carefully screen all patients before prescribing. Please let us know if you have any of the following:

  • Personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2)
  • History of pancreatitis
  • History of gallbladder disease
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding

What to Expect at Your Appointment

Your journey begins with a consultation with our physician, who will review your health history, current medications, weight loss goals, and lifestyle. Together, you’ll decide which tirzepatide program is right for you. We’ll walk you through how to administer your weekly injection, what to expect in the first few weeks, and how we’ll monitor your progress.

Follow-up appointments are an important part of the program. We check in regularly to adjust your dose as needed, address any side effects, and support you through each stage of your weight loss journey.

Start with a Free Consultation

Not sure which program is right for you? That’s exactly what we’re here for. We offer a free consultation to help you understand your options, ask questions, and find out if tirzepatide is a good fit for your health and goals — with no pressure and no obligation.

Élan Med Spa is conveniently located in Fayetteville, NC, and proudly serves patients from across the Carolinas.

Call us at (910) 484-3526 — Se habla español — or book your free consultation online today.