Peptide therapy at Privé Aesthetics is a prescription-only, physician-supervised program of compounded peptide preparations — chosen at consultation, sequenced over months, and monitored across regular check-ins. The menu has twelve named protocols: six solos and six blends. This is what each one is designed to support, who it's for, and how we decide which (if any) is right for a given patient.
Peptides have become one of the most-searched topics in our consultation room. The honest framing: most patients arrive having read excellent material and questionable material in equal measure, and want to know which categories at Privé are real, what compounded peptide therapy is regulatorily, and how we structure prescribing. We answer those questions openly. Compounded peptide therapy is prescription-only, it is not FDA-approved as finished drug products for these uses, and the responsible practice is to operate it as a supervised clinical program with consultation, lab work, monthly cadence, and physician oversight. That is the framework we use.
What "compounded peptide" actually means
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that signal specific biological processes. The peptides on Privé's menu are compounded at a U.S. licensed, FDA-registered pharmacy under physician prescription. They are not FDA-approved as finished drug products for the specific aesthetic, longevity, recovery, or metabolic indications discussed in this program. They are prescription-only preparations made in accordance with applicable compounding regulations.
We say this openly because the responsible position is to be clear about it. Patients who want a different regulatory pathway (insurance-covered finished pharmaceutical drugs) should pursue that through their primary care physician. Patients who want supervised access to a compounded peptide preparation under physician prescription, with structured monitoring and the option to discontinue at any time, are the right candidates for the program at Privé.
The six solos
Clarity Shot — NAD+
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. A coenzyme present in every cell in the body, central to mitochondrial energy production and cellular repair pathways. Levels decline measurably with age. Patients who pursue NAD+ commonly cite mental clarity, sustained energy, recovery from physical and cognitive demands, and an interest in cellular-longevity protocols. We discuss realistic expectations at consultation; outcomes vary by individual and depend on starting baseline.
Beauty Shot — GHK-Cu
A copper peptide first identified for its role in wound healing and skin remodeling. Patients pursuing GHK-Cu typically have aesthetic skin goals — texture, fine lines, hair quality, and post-procedure recovery. We commonly recommend it in conjunction with SkinPen, RF microneedling, or fractional laser work where the regenerative signaling can support recovery.
Detox Shot — Glutathione
The body's primary intracellular antioxidant. Patients pursuing glutathione protocols typically cite skin brightening, post-illness recovery, oxidative-stress concerns, and elective-toxin support (commonly post-event recovery). Glutathione is available as IM injection or in IV therapy formulations — we discuss which delivery route fits the patient's protocol.
Wolverine Shot — BPC-157
Body Protection Compound. A peptide patients pursue for soft-tissue recovery, joint and musculoskeletal goals, and gut-comfort protocols. The regulatory status of BPC-157 is more complex than many peptides — it is a research peptide with no FDA-approved finished drug product, and we are open about that at consultation. We prescribe through our compounding pharmacy pathway under physician supervision; patients seeking a finished pharmaceutical product instead would not get one through this program, and we say so clearly.
Metabolic Shot — 5-Amino-1MQ
A small molecule related to nicotinamide N-methyltransferase regulation, pursued by patients for metabolic and body-composition goals. Often layered with the Lipo Shot or stacked in the Fat Burner blend (below) for patients in structured weight-loss programs.
Lipo Shot — Lipo-B12 / Lipo-C
B-vitamin and cofactor combinations long used in clinical metabolic and energy support. Often paired with compounded tirzepatide or compounded semaglutide programs for the broader nutrient support that matters during weight loss. Common for patients in active weight-management cycles.
The six blends
The blends combine two complementary peptides into a single protocol — chosen for patients whose goals align with the combined signaling of both molecules.
Radiance + Renewal — NAD+ / Glutathione
The cellular-energy + antioxidant pairing. Patients pursuing broader longevity and post-event recovery, especially those who want a single protocol over multiple separate visits.
Forever Young — GHK-Cu / Epithelium
Two skin-and-tissue-signaling peptides in one protocol. Pursued by patients with primarily aesthetic, skin-remodeling goals layered with broader regenerative work.
Peak Performance — CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin
A growth-hormone-secretagogue pairing pursued by patients with body-composition, recovery, and sleep-quality goals. This is one of the more discussed peptide blends in the longevity space; we are careful to set realistic expectations at consultation.
Recover + Restore — BPC-157 / GHK-Cu
Soft-tissue + skin-and-recovery pairing. Common for patients managing musculoskeletal recovery while also pursuing aesthetic goals. Same regulatory framing applies as BPC-157 above.
Fat Burner — 5-Amino-1MQ / Lipo-C
Metabolic-targeted blend pursued in structured body-composition programs. Often layered with compounded weight-loss protocols and dietary work.
Perform Pro — CJC-1295 + BPC-157
Growth-hormone secretagogue + body-protection compound combination. Pursued by patients with performance-oriented goals around recovery and training.
How the program is structured
The Privé peptide program is operated as a supervised, monthly-cadence clinical program with the same structural pillars as our other compounded protocols. Initial consultation includes medical history, current medications, goals, and contraindication screening. Lab work is drawn where indicated; the first month's labs are included in the program. Physician oversight is provided by Medical Director Dr. Gregory Gardner, DO. Monthly check-ins assess response, side effects, and protocol adjustments.
Pricing is protocol-specific and confirmed at consultation. We do not publish individual peptide pricing in marketing because protocol design depends on the patient; we publish program pricing for the major weight-loss molecules (tirzepatide $500+/month, semaglutide $350+/month) and discuss the peptide blends in the context of the patient's broader treatment plan.
What we tell patients honestly
Most peptide protocols are off-label or research-based — that is, the peptides involved are not FDA-approved as finished drug products for the specific indications discussed in wellness, longevity, or aesthetic contexts. Some peptides (notably BPC-157) sit in a regulatory category where there is no FDA-approved finished product at all, and the only pathway for clinical access is through compounded preparation under physician prescription.
We do not claim FDA approval for our peptide protocols. We do not make specific outcome promises. We do not promise weight loss, muscle gain, or specific cognitive results. What we do promise is a structured monthly program with consultation-driven protocol design, physician oversight, pharmacy provenance you can verify, and the option to discontinue at any time.
Who this is right for — and who it isn't
Right for: medically appropriate adults with specific wellness, longevity, recovery, or aesthetic goals who want supervised access to a compounded peptide preparation. Patients who can commit to the monthly cadence and tolerate self-administered subcutaneous injection. Patients pairing peptide work with other Privé services (membership, weight-loss programs, aesthetic protocols).
Not right for: patients with contraindications discussed at consultation, patients seeking dramatic short-term outcomes, patients who would prefer a finished pharmaceutical drug, patients pregnant or breastfeeding, and patients with active malignancy (especially relevant for growth-hormone-secretagogue protocols, where pre-existing cancer is a contraindication).
How peptides fit with other Privé services
Most peptide patients at Privé layer the program with the rest of the practice. Common combinations: NAD+ protocols paired with IV therapy for sustained energy support, GHK-Cu paired with regenerative aesthetic work (SkinPen, RF microneedling, PDGF), Lipo Shot paired with compounded weight-loss programs, growth-hormone secretagogue blends paired with strength-training and recovery routines, BPC-157 paired with active musculoskeletal recovery work. The peptide menu is built to integrate, not to be siloed.
Frequently asked
What is peptide therapy?
Peptide therapy is the medically supervised, prescription-only administration of compounded peptide preparations for wellness, longevity, recovery, and aesthetic goals. At Privé Aesthetics in Dallas, peptide preparations are compounded at a U.S. licensed, FDA-registered pharmacy under physician prescription. Specific peptides are selected at consultation based on individual goals and medical history.
What peptides does Privé carry?
The Privé menu includes six solo peptides (Clarity Shot — NAD+; Beauty Shot — GHK-Cu; Detox Shot — Glutathione; Wolverine Shot — BPC-157; Metabolic Shot — 5-Amino-1MQ; Lipo Shot — Lipo-B12/Lipo-C) and six blends (Radiance + Renewal, Forever Young, Peak Performance, Recover + Restore, Fat Burner, Perform Pro). Specific protocol design happens at consultation.
Are peptides FDA-approved?
Peptides used in compounded therapy are not FDA-approved as finished drug products for aesthetic, longevity, or wellness indications. They are prescription-only compounded preparations made at U.S. licensed pharmacies under physician prescription, in accordance with applicable compounding regulations. We do not claim FDA approval for our peptide protocols.
How much do peptide shots cost at Privé?
Peptide therapy is prescription-only and protocol-based; pricing varies by peptide selection, dose, and program duration. Pricing is confirmed at consultation. Lab work is typically required in the first month and is included in the program structure.
Are peptides safe?
Peptides are prescribed at Privé only under physician supervision after consultation, medical history review, and lab work where indicated. Side-effect profiles vary by peptide; common effects include injection-site reactions and mild transient symptoms. Each peptide has specific contraindications discussed at consultation. The monthly check-in cadence is partly about monitoring response and tolerability.
Who oversees peptide therapy at Privé?
Elizabeth Hurley, RN, BSN, CANS, is your supervising provider; Dr. Gregory Gardner, DO, provides medical oversight as Medical Director. Compounding is fulfilled by a U.S. licensed, FDA-registered pharmacy under physician prescription. We do not claim FDA approval for our peptide protocols and we do not promise specific outcomes.