Functional Medicine
Functional Medicine
A Whole-Body Approach to Wellness, Vitality, and Healthy Aging
Functional medicine in Massachussetts, is where aesthetic excellence meets whole-body health. The GFaceMD team specializes in cutting-edge functional medicine treatments designed to support your goals and journey to feeling your best, inside and out. Our functional medicine services offer safe and effective treatments to target vitamin deficiencies, increase energy, improve immune function, aid in weight loss, and support hormonal balance, hair regrowth, and cellular wellness.
Every program is physician-supervised, evidence-based, and built around your biology, not a generic supplement protocol. Available at all four Massachusetts locations: Boston, Wellesley, Andover, and Mashpee.
Our Functional Medicine Treatments
Vitamin & Peptide Injections
Targeted injections deliver nutrients and peptides such as B12, Glutathione, NAD+, Vitamin D3, BPC-157, and GHK-Cu directly into the body to support energy, recovery, skin health, and overall wellness. Protocols are tailored to your individual goals.
Medical Weight Loss
Our physician-supervised program uses FDA-approved GLP-1 medications, including semaglutide and tirzepatide, alongside metabolic assessments, ongoing monitoring, and lifestyle guidance to support sustainable weight management.
Hair Regrowth Program
This comprehensive program combines PRF scalp injections, prescription-strength topicals, and oral therapies when appropriate to support healthier hair growth, reduce shedding, and improve follicle health.
Hormone Therapy
Bioidentical hormone therapy helps restore hormonal balance and address symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, weight fluctuations, and reduced libido. Treatment plans are guided by comprehensive lab testing and personalized care.
IV Hydration
IV hydration delivers fluids, electrolytes, vitamins, and nutrients directly into the bloodstream to support hydration, energy, recovery, and overall wellness. Customized drip options are administered by licensed medical professionals based on your needs.
Why Choose GFaceMD?
Physician-Supervised Programs:
Every functional medicine service begins with a clinical medical assessment. No program is initiated, and no prescription is issued, without a thorough evaluation by a licensed GFaceMD medical professional.
FDA-Approved Medications:
GFaceMD’s medical weight loss program uses only FDA-approved semaglutide and tirzepatide, not compounded alternatives of uncertain quality or unregulated supplements.
100% Bioavailability for Injectable Protocols:
Vitamin, peptide, and IV hydration treatments deliver nutrients directly to target tissue, at concentrations that oral or topical routes cannot achieve.
Bloodwork-Based Assessment:
Hormone therapy and medical weight loss programs are built around your actual lab results. Dosing is individualized to your biology, not applied as a standard formula.
Integrated with Aesthetic Care:
GFaceMD’s functional medicine services complement aesthetic treatments. Hormone optimization supports skin collagen and hair density. IV antioxidant therapy supports post-laser and microneedling recovery. Weight loss coordinates with body contouring.
Four Massachusetts Locations:
All programs available at Boston, Wellesley, Andover, and Mashpee consistent clinical standards across every location.
Common Treatment Areas
Energy & Fatigue:
B12, NAD+, and IV Boost protocols for persistent fatigue, low energy, and recovery support.
Weight Management:
Physician-supervised GLP-1 medication programs for sustainable, clinically significant weight reduction.
Hormonal Symptoms:
Perimenopause, menopause, andropause, and testosterone decline fatigue, mood changes, brain fog, reduced libido, and sleep disruption.
Hair Thinning & Shedding:
Androgenetic alopecia in both men and women, addressed through PRF scalp injections, medical topicals, and oral medications.
Immune & Cellular Health:
High-dose vitamin C IV, Tri-Immune protocols, and antioxidant drips for immune system support and cellular wellness.
Skin Radiance from Within:
Glutathione, Vitamin C, and biorevitalization protocols supporting skin brightness, collagen synthesis, and antioxidant protection at tissue concentrations topicals cannot achieve.
Scalp & Hair Health:
Peptide and nutrient injections to complement hair regrowth programs and support follicle function.
What Are the Benefits of Functional Medicine at GFaceMD?
Clinically significant weight loss, 15–22% average body weight reduction with GLP-1 therapy in clinical trials
Restored hormonal balance, reduced fatigue, improved mood, better sleep, and reduced menopausal or andropausal symptoms
100% bioavailability injectable nutrition, tissue concentrations of vitamins and peptides that oral supplementation cannot replicate
Reduced hair shedding and improved follicle density through multi-modality PRF scalp programs
Immediate hydration, energy, and immune support through medical-grade IV infusion therapy
Integration with GFaceMD’s aesthetic services, hormones support skin collagen; antioxidants enhance recovery; weight loss coordinates with body contouring
Ongoing monitoring throughout every program, dose adjustments based on labs and symptom response, not a one-time prescription
Who Is a Good Candidate?
You may be a good candidate for GFaceMD’s functional medicine services if you:
Are experiencing fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, poor sleep, or reduced libido that may be driven by hormonal decline
Have a BMI of 27+ with a weight-related health condition, or BMI of 30+, and want physician-supervised GLP-1 therapy with structured monitoring
Are experiencing hair thinning or increased shedding and want a medically supervised, multi-modality treatment program
Want to improve skin radiance, energy, and cellular health through injectable vitamin and peptide protocols
Are seeking rapid rehydration, immune support, or antioxidant replenishment through IV infusion therapy
Want functional medicine services that integrate with your existing aesthetic treatment plan at GFaceMD
Are in generally good health and willing to commit to the monitoring, follow-up, and program consistency required for sustained results
Not sure if you’re a good candidate? The best first step is a consultation. Your GFaceMD provider will assess your health history, current symptoms, goals, and any relevant lab work to determine which functional medicine services are right for you and build a personalized program. Book your consultation to find out.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
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Medical Assessment:
A comprehensive review of your health history, symptoms, current medications, and goals. Lab work is ordered where required, hormone therapy and medical weight loss programs require bloodwork before any prescription is issued.
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Program Selection:
Your provider determines the most clinically appropriate service or program combination based on your assessment, lab results, and personal goals. No treatment is recommended without this evaluation.
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Prescription & Initiation:
For programs requiring medication, prescriptions are issued by licensed GFaceMD medical professionals. Administration method, dosing schedule, and injection technique are reviewed in full before you leave.
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Treatment Administration:
Injectable services (vitamin injections, PRF scalp, IV hydration) are administered at your appointment under medical professional supervision. Sessions typically take 15–60 minutes depending on the protocol.
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Monitoring & Adjustment:
All GFaceMD functional medicine programs include structured follow-up. Progress is assessed at regular intervals, dosing is adjusted based on labs and symptom response, and side effects are managed proactively throughout the program.
Program Availability by Location
Vitamin Injections (B12, D3, Glutathione, NAD+, Tri-Immune), Peptide Injections (BPC-157, GHK-Cu Copper Peptide), Medical Weight Loss — Semaglutide Program, Medical Weight Loss — Tirzepatide Program, Hair Regrowth — PRF Scalp Injections, Hair Regrowth — Medical Topical & Oral Treatments, Hormone Therapy — Female (Perimenopause / Menopause), Hormone Therapy — Male (Testosterone Optimization), DHEA & Thyroid Support, IV Hydration — Detox IV, IV Hydration — Immunity IV, IV Hydration — Boost IV in Boston, MA
Book in Boston
Vitamin Injections (B12, D3, Glutathione, NAD+, Tri-Immune), Peptide Injections (BPC-157, GHK-Cu Copper Peptide), Medical Weight Loss — Semaglutide Program, Medical Weight Loss — Tirzepatide Program, Hair Regrowth — PRF Scalp Injections, Hair Regrowth — Medical Topical & Oral Treatments, Hormone Therapy — Female (Perimenopause / Menopause), Hormone Therapy — Male (Testosterone Optimization), DHEA & Thyroid Support, IV Hydration — Detox IV, IV Hydration — Immunity IV, IV Hydration — Boost IV in Wellesley, MA
Book in Wellesley
Vitamin Injections (B12, D3, Glutathione, NAD+, Tri-Immune), Peptide Injections (BPC-157, GHK-Cu Copper Peptide), Medical Weight Loss — Semaglutide Program, Medical Weight Loss — Tirzepatide Program, Hair Regrowth — PRF Scalp Injections, Hair Regrowth — Medical Topical & Oral Treatments, Hormone Therapy — Female (Perimenopause / Menopause), Hormone Therapy — Male (Testosterone Optimization), DHEA & Thyroid Support, IV Hydration — Detox IV, IV Hydration — Immunity IV, IV Hydration — Boost IV in Andover, MA
Book in Andover
Vitamin Injections (B12, D3, Glutathione, NAD+, Tri-Immune), Peptide Injections (BPC-157, GHK-Cu Copper Peptide), Medical Weight Loss — Semaglutide Program, Medical Weight Loss — Tirzepatide Program, Hair Regrowth — PRF Scalp Injections, Hair Regrowth — Medical Topical & Oral Treatments, Hormone Therapy — Female (Perimenopause / Menopause), Hormone Therapy — Male (Testosterone Optimization), DHEA & Thyroid Support, IV Hydration — Detox IV, IV Hydration — Immunity IV, IV Hydration — Boost IV in Mashpee, MA
Book in Mashpee
Frequently Asked Questions
What is functional medicine, and how is it different from standard medical care?
Functional medicine focuses on identifying and addressing underlying factors that may contribute to symptoms, such as hormonal imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, and metabolic concerns. At GFaceMD, physician-supervised programs support whole-body wellness while complementing aesthetic goals.
Can I combine functional medicine services with aesthetic treatments at GFaceMD?
Yes. Functional medicine and aesthetic treatments can work together to support skin health, body composition, recovery, and overall wellness. Your provider can create a personalized plan that integrates both approaches.
Are GFaceMD's functional medicine programs medically supervised?
Yes. All programs are overseen by licensed medical professionals and may include ongoing monitoring, follow-up visits, lab work, and prescription management when appropriate.
How long does it take to see results from functional medicine treatments?
Results vary by treatment. IV hydration and vitamin injections may provide benefits quickly, while hormone therapy, medical weight loss, and hair restoration programs typically require several weeks to months for optimal results.
What is the difference between vitamin injections and IV hydration?
Vitamin and peptide injections provide targeted nutrients in a concentrated dose, while IV hydration delivers fluids, electrolytes, vitamins, and nutrients through an intravenous infusion. Your provider will recommend the best option based on your goals and needs.
Ready to Schedule? Book Now
Feeling your best starts with the right biological foundation. GFaceMD’s physician-supervised functional medicine programs, medical weight loss, hormone therapy, IV hydration, vitamin & peptide injections, and hair regrowth are built around your biology, your goals, and your health history. A consultation at GFaceMD is where your functional medicine program begins. Select your nearest location to book.
