Peptide therapy refers to the medical use of specific peptide compounds for defined clinical goals. At My Concierge MD, David Nazarian, MD evaluates peptides individually rather than treating them as a single category of “anti-aging” treatment. Each consultation considers the exact peptide, intended use, available human evidence, regulatory status, potential risks, alternatives, and whether treatment is medically appropriate.
Patients searching for peptide therapy in Los Angeles or Beverly Hills often ask about longevity, recovery, body composition, skin and hair, or metabolic goals. The first step is determining whether a peptide is supported by meaningful evidence for that specific purpose and whether more established treatments should be considered first.
Physician-Guided Peptide Therapy
Peptide care at My Concierge MD begins with a medical history, medication review, assessment of the patient’s goals, and discussion of the evidence for the specific compound under consideration. Laboratory testing may be appropriate when it can help establish baseline risk, identify contraindications, or monitor treatment.
Explore Peptide Therapy by Your Health Goal
Patients search for peptides for different reasons, and these topics should not be treated as interchangeable. Explore peptides and weight management, muscle growth, recovery and research peptides, skin, hair and aesthetic peptides, or peptides in longevity research. For established prescription incretin treatment, see the separate GLP-1 medications guide. These pages explain the evidence and limitations of individual approaches; inclusion does not mean an investigational peptide is offered or FDA-approved.
- Metabolic and body-composition goals
- Recovery or musculoskeletal concerns
- Skin or hair-related goals
- Selected hormone-related pathways
- Other specific medical indications where evidence supports use
Not every peptide is appropriate for every goal, and some commonly marketed peptides remain investigational or have limited human evidence.
Individual Peptides: Evidence and FDA Status
Each of these pages explains what a specific peptide is, what human evidence exists, its risks and its regulatory status as of October 2026.
- Sermorelin: growth hormone-releasing peptide, previously FDA-approved and available by prescription through compounding pharmacies
- PT-141 (bremelanotide): FDA-approved as Vyleesi for low sexual desire in premenopausal women
- GHK-Cu copper peptide: topical evidence for skin; injectable use pending FDA review
- BPC-157: recovery peptide recommended by an FDA advisory committee in July 2026; not yet compoundable
- TB-500 (thymosin beta-4): recovery peptide with the same regulatory status as BPC-157
- Epitalon: telomere and sleep claims; advisory committee recommended July 2026
- CJC-1295 and ipamorelin: growth hormone secretagogues without a clear compounding pathway
FDA Status, Compounding and Investigational Peptides
Peptide is a chemical category, not an FDA approval category. Some peptide-based prescription medications are FDA-approved for specific indications; many compounds promoted online for recovery, growth hormone release, skin or longevity are not FDA-approved for those uses. Compounding eligibility and federal policy can change, and compounded products are not themselves FDA-approved. See the FDA peptide compounding safety information for substance-specific concerns. Decisions about any treatment require clinical evaluation and current regulatory review.
Some peptide-based medications are FDA approved for specific indications. Other peptides may be prescribed off-label, compounded under applicable pharmacy rules, or remain investigational. Patients should understand the difference before treatment. FDA approval for one condition does not establish effectiveness for unrelated longevity, recovery, or performance claims.
Safety and Monitoring
Potential adverse effects depend on the molecule, dose, route of administration, and patient-specific factors. Monitoring may include symptoms, blood pressure, glucose or metabolic markers, hormone-related testing, or other laboratory studies depending on the treatment.
Peptide Therapy for Longevity, Recovery, Body Composition & Other Goals
Peptides are often promoted for broad categories such as longevity or recovery, but evidence should be assessed compound by compound. A mechanism of action or biomarker change does not by itself prove improved healthspan, faster recovery, or better long-term outcomes. Our approach is to distinguish established uses from emerging or investigational ones and explain those differences clearly.
Patients who want a deeper review of the science can read Peptides and Longevity: What the Evidence Shows About Benefits, Risks & FDA Status.
How Peptide Therapy Fits Into Longevity Medicine
Peptide therapy, when appropriate, is considered within the broader Longevity Medicine framework. It should not replace the fundamentals of preventive care, including exercise, nutrition, sleep, cardiovascular and metabolic risk reduction, screening, and treatment of diagnosed medical conditions.
Your Peptide Evaluation in Beverly Hills
Patients from Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood, Century City, West Hollywood, Santa Monica and across Los Angeles see Dr. Nazarian at 9301 Wilshire Blvd in Beverly Hills. Every peptide plan starts with a medical evaluation:
- Consultation on your goals, history, medications and any peptides already used.
- Examination, with in-office ultrasound for injuries when it will change the plan.
- Baseline labs matched to the peptide: blood count, metabolic panel, HbA1c and inflammation markers, plus IGF-1, hormones or thyroid tests when relevant.
- Safety screening, including age-appropriate cancer screening review.
- A benefits and risks discussion covering the research, current FDA status and every option.
- Follow-up testing to measure your response over time.
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Typical Peptide Treatment Schedule
Most peptides are taken at night, five nights a week, Monday through Friday, with weekends off, for an eight-week course followed by a two-week break so the body does not adapt to them. The specific peptide, dose and length of treatment are discussed individually for each patient. PT-141 is the exception: it is used as needed, following its FDA label.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get peptide therapy in Los Angeles?
At My Concierge MD in Beverly Hills, peptide therapy starts with a physician evaluation and baseline testing. Dr. Nazarian, a board-certified internist, explains the benefits, risks and FDA status of each peptide and builds a plan that fits your results.
How much does peptide therapy cost in Beverly Hills?
Cost depends on the evaluation, lab tests and treatment plan. A new-patient consultation with Dr. Nazarian is $450. Lab tests and any treatment are priced separately, and our team gives you those costs before testing begins.
What is peptide therapy?
Peptide therapy is the use of specific peptide compounds for a defined medical or therapeutic goal. Evidence and regulatory status vary substantially by molecule.
Are all peptides FDA approved?
No. Some peptide-based medications are FDA approved for specific uses, while others may be off-label, compounded, or investigational.
Can peptide therapy reverse aging?
No peptide has been proven to reverse human aging or guarantee a longer lifespan. Longevity claims should be evaluated according to the evidence for the specific compound and outcome.
Do peptide treatments require monitoring?
Often, yes. Monitoring depends on the peptide, the intended use, the patient’s medical history, and potential adverse effects.
Written by David Nazarian, MD
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Founder, My Concierge MD
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