Am I a candidate for medical weight loss? +
Most adults with a BMI of 27 or above who have struggled with diet and exercise alone are candidates. Celeste will review your health history, labs, and goals at your consultation to determine the right approach for you.
Do you offer semaglutide or tirzepatide in El Paso? +
Yes. Solas Health offers both semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy-class) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound-class) GLP-1 medications as part of supervised medical weight loss programs.
How much weight can I expect to lose? +
Results vary by individual, but patients on GLP-1 therapy with lifestyle support typically lose 10–20% of body weight over 3–6 months. Celeste monitors your progress and adjusts your plan throughout.
Do I need a referral? +
No referral needed. You can book a consultation directly through our website or by calling (915) 266-3174.
How much does medical weight loss cost in El Paso? +
At Solas Health & Wellness, semaglutide programs start at $190 per month and tirzepatide programs start at $290 per month. Pricing includes your provider visits, dosing, and ongoing monitoring. We confirm your exact plan and cost at your consultation.
Is medical weight loss covered by insurance in El Paso? +
Solas is a self-pay clinic — we don't bill insurance, so there are no surprise codes or denials. Pricing is flat and transparent: semaglutide from $190/month and tirzepatide from $290/month, including your provider visits, dosing, and monitoring.
How is Solas different from online weight loss clinics like Ro or Hims? +
Solas is a locally owned El Paso clinic. You meet with Celeste in person, receive ongoing monitoring, labs, and adjustments — not just a prescription shipped to your door with no follow-up. You're a patient, not a subscription.
Where can I get weight loss medication in El Paso? +
Solas Health & Wellness on El Paso's West Side (6633 N Mesa St) provides prescription weight loss medication — including semaglutide and tirzepatide — under the supervision of Celeste Cisneros, FNP-BC. Every plan starts with a consultation and labs. Book online or call (915) 266-3174.
Do you offer weight loss injections besides semaglutide and tirzepatide? +
Yes. Alongside GLP-1 therapy we offer supporting weight loss injections such as vitamin B12 and lipotropic (MIC) fat-burner shots, plus AOD peptide support, to help with energy, metabolism, and muscle preservation. Your provider will recommend what fits your plan.
Do you offer phentermine or weight loss pills in El Paso? +
We offer oral weight loss medication options, including appetite-management prescriptions, where they're appropriate for your health profile. Many patients do best on GLP-1 injections, but we build the plan around you after a full evaluation.
What is the best medical weight loss clinic in El Paso? +
The best clinic diagnoses before it prescribes, monitors your labs and progress, and offers honest, transparent pricing. At Solas, every plan is lab-based and led by Celeste Cisneros, FNP-BC, with in-person follow-up — not a ship-it-and-forget-it subscription.
What non-surgical weight loss options are available in El Paso? +
Solas Health & Wellness in El Paso offers non-surgical, medically supervised weight loss: GLP-1 injections including semaglutide (the medication in Ozempic and Wegovy) and tirzepatide (the medication in Mounjaro and Zepbound), plus AOD peptide therapy, lipotropic (MIC) and B12 fat-burner injections, and oral appetite-management options where appropriate. Every plan is lab-based and supervised by Celeste Cisneros, FNP-BC — no surgery, no devices, just prescription-grade medical weight loss.
What is included in the monthly medical weight loss fee? +
Your monthly fee at Solas Health & Wellness covers the medication itself — supplied pre-filled in the syringe, ready to use — plus alcohol swabs, your monthly visit with Celeste Cisneros, FNP-BC (in clinic or telehealth; in person includes an InBody body-composition scan), dose adjustments based on your progress, and messaging with the clinic during office hours. Labs are separate: the wellness weight-loss panel is $50 through Solas, or bring your own from the last year. Semaglutide is $190–$325/month by dose; tirzepatide is $290–$450/month by dose. The $100 consultation is credited toward your first month.
What blood tests do you order before starting GLP-1 therapy? +
The wellness weight-loss panel at Solas is a CBC, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), TSH, Lipid Panel, and HbA1c — $50 cash, ordered directly through Solas. Labs are strongly recommended and can be drawn within your first 30 days rather than before you start. If your primary care provider has drawn these within the last year, bring the results and skip the fee.
Do you treat patients from Las Cruces, Sunland Park, or Anthony for medical weight loss? +
Yes. Solas Health & Wellness sees medical weight loss patients from across the El Paso–Las Cruces borderplex, including El Paso, the Upper Valley, Canutillo, Vinton, Anthony (TX/NM), Sunland Park, Santa Teresa, Mesilla, Horizon City, and Las Cruces, NM. Celeste Cisneros, FNP-BC is licensed in both Texas and New Mexico, and GLP-1 medications can ship directly to your home from the pharmacy.
Is tirzepatide better than semaglutide for weight loss? +
On average, tirzepatide produces greater weight loss than semaglutide in clinical trials — SURMOUNT-1 showed 22.5% average weight loss on tirzepatide vs roughly 15% on semaglutide. But 'better' depends on your individual response, side-effect tolerance, and budget. Semaglutide is typically lower cost. Many patients start with semaglutide and switch to tirzepatide if response plateaus. We'll talk through which fits you at your consultation — see our full comparison post for more depth.
How fast will I lose weight on semaglutide or tirzepatide? +
Most patients lose 1–2% of body weight in the first month, accelerating to 4–8% by month three and 10–20% by month six — that's the typical clinical-trial pattern. The starting dose is intentionally low to minimize nausea, then we titrate up every 4 weeks based on your response and tolerance. Fastest results come from pairing the medication with consistent protein intake (0.7–1g per lb of target weight), strength training 2–3x/week, and 7–8 hours of sleep. NAD+ IV therapy is a common add-on to maintain energy during the calorie deficit.
Will I gain the weight back if I stop semaglutide or tirzepatide? +
If you stop GLP-1 therapy without a maintenance plan, weight regain is common — clinical trials show patients regain about two-thirds of the lost weight within a year of stopping. That's because the medication is doing real work on appetite signaling, and that signal returns when the medication stops. At Solas, we don't treat GLP-1 as forever-or-nothing: most patients reach their goal weight, then transition to a maintenance dose (often a lower dose, longer interval), or taper while building habits, lab markers, and supportive protocols (peptide therapy, lifestyle support) that hold the result. We plan the off-ramp at the start, not the end.
Can I take semaglutide or tirzepatide if I have PCOS? +
Yes — GLP-1 therapy is increasingly used as part of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) management. Many PCOS patients have insulin resistance that drives weight gain and irregular cycles, and GLP-1 medications can improve insulin sensitivity alongside weight loss. We'll review your labs (including A1c, fasting insulin, and hormone panel) before starting and coordinate care if you're already being treated for PCOS by another provider.
What are the side effects of semaglutide and tirzepatide? +
The most common side effects are gastrointestinal: nausea, constipation, reflux, and sometimes diarrhea — usually mild, usually during the first weeks of a new dose. We start low and titrate slowly to minimize them. Less common but worth knowing: fatigue (especially during early calorie deficit — NAD+ IV therapy is a common add-on), gallbladder issues with rapid weight loss, and rare pancreatitis. We do NOT prescribe GLP-1 for patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN2, history of pancreatitis, type 1 diabetes, or during pregnancy/breastfeeding. Side effects almost always improve when we adjust dose or timing — you'll have a direct line to Celeste if anything feels off.
Are compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide safe? +
Compounded GLP-1s come from licensed compounding pharmacies and use the same active ingredients as brand-name products, but the dosing forms, additives, and sourcing vary by pharmacy. Some compounded formulations are appropriate; others are not. The FDA's compounding rules around semaglutide and tirzepatide have shifted multiple times in the past year, so the safest path is to ask a real provider — not an online subscription — what they're using and where it comes from. See our full compounded-vs-brand breakdown for the current state.
Do you offer microdosing for GLP-1 medications? +
Yes — some patients do best on a microdosing protocol where we keep the dose intentionally low (e.g. 0.125–0.25mg/wk semaglutide) for slower, gentler weight loss with fewer side effects, or for use after reaching goal weight as a maintenance dose. Microdosing isn't right for everyone — patients with significant weight to lose typically need standard titration to see meaningful results — but it's an option we discuss when it fits your goals and response.
