Wellness
Buffalo Grove, IL
Transform Your Health and Confidence at Arawan MedSpa + Wellness
We understand what it feels like when you look in the mirror and don’t recognize the person staring back. Maybe you’ve tried countless diets, spent hours at the gym, or felt frustrated watching your energy levels plummet despite your best efforts. You’re not alone, and more importantly, you’re not stuck.
At Arawan MedSpa + Wellness, we believe wellness goes beyond the number on the scale or the clothes in your closet. It’s about waking up feeling like yourself again. Our medical team has watched thousands of clients rediscover their confidence, and we’re here to help you do the same.
Dr. Eric de la Cruz and our clinical team don’t just treat symptoms. We dig deeper to understand what your body needs to thrive. Every program we create is built around your unique biology, your lifestyle, and most importantly, your goals.
Medical Weight Loss That Actually Works
Let’s be honest about weight loss for a moment, the real reason why you are not losing weight is due to appetite dysregulation.
Weight gain is not simply a matter of willpower. In many cases, it’s driven by appetite dysregulation, a metabolic imbalance that makes it incredibly difficult to eat less than you burn over time. This is why so many people struggle, even when doing everything “right.”
What Happens When You Stop?
Just like medications for high blood pressure or diabetes, GLP-1 or GIP peptide therapy is most effective when used consistently. Data from multiple clinical trials show that most people regain the weight they lost when they stop treatment because the underlying cause, appetite dysregulation often returns.
This doesn’t mean you’ll need medication forever. But for many, ongoing adjunct support or micro-dosing is necessary, just as it is with other chronic conditions. If your body needs help regulating appetite, peptide therapy offers a safe, proven solution.
This Is Not a Band-Aid or a Fad, It’s Medical Care
At Arawan MedSpa + Wellness, your care is overseen by Dr. de la Cruz and we do not just prescribe peptides for weight loss. We offer a comprehensive physician-supervised program designed for real lasting change.
Referrals to trusted nutrition coaches and fitness partners are a vital part of your journey. They help prevent plateaus, support strength building, and protect muscle and bone mass. You’ll receive guidance not just on cardio, but also on how to lift safely and effectively.
Your body isn’t broken and you don’t need more willpower. You need a better plan that is built around you. Our philosophy is rooted in full-body support and we focus on boosting energy, preserving strength, and enhancing results, because our treatment plan is more than just medication support.
The Peptides We Trust
AOD-9604
helps target stubborn fat areas without messing with your blood sugar. Perfect for those problem spots that seem immune to diet and exercise.
5-Amino-1MQ
boosts your cellular energy while specifically targeting visceral fat. The kind that accumulates around your organs and makes you feel sluggish.
Semaglutide
reduces those constant food thoughts. You know the ones. When you’re thinking about your next meal before you’ve finished the current one.
Tirzepatide
works on two different pathways simultaneously, giving you better appetite control and improved metabolism.
The Science Behind Peptides (In Plain English)
Think of peptides as text messages to your metabolism. These naturally occurring amino acid chains tell your body to reduce hunger, burn fat more effectively, and preserve the muscle you’ve worked hard to build. Unlike crash diets or stimulants that fight against your body’s natural processes, peptides work with your biology.
Our physician-supervised approach means Dr. de la Cruz monitors every aspect of your treatment. We track your progress through regular check-ins, optional lab work, and most importantly, how you feel day to day.
Who Benefits the most
from our program?
You might be a perfect fit if you’ve been struggling with weight that won’t budge despite doing everything “right.” Maybe you’re dealing with hormonal changes that have slowed your metabolism. Perhaps you’re tired of rigid diets that don’t fit into your real life.
We work with busy professionals, parents juggling multiple responsibilities, and anyone who wants a medically sound approach to weight loss. Our clients often combine peptide therapy with our other services like IV therapy or hormone optimization because, frankly, everything in your body is connected.
Why Should You
Trust us with your health?
Dr. de la Cruz isn’t just another practitioner who took a weekend course on peptides. He’s a board-certified physician with decades of experience. Our team has over 40 years of combined medical expertise, and we’ve built our reputation on results, not marketing hype.
When you work with us, you’re not getting a cookie-cutter program. You’re getting a treatment plan designed specifically for your body and your life.
Start Your Physician-Led Weight Loss Program in Buffalo Grove
If you’re looking for a safe, medically sound peptide weight loss program near Buffalo Grove, we’re here to help. Under the care of Dr. Eric de la Cruz and our expert clinical team, you’ll receive a plan built around your body, your goals, and your long-term success.
Book your consultation today and take the first step toward real, sustainable transformation.
Vitamin Injections: When Your Body Needs More Than Supplements
We’ve all been there. Standing in the supplement aisle, reading labels, trying to figure out which vitamins might help with that constant fatigue or brain fog. You buy the bottles, take them religiously for a few weeks, and… nothing changes.
Your digestive system breaks down most of what you swallow before it ever reaches your bloodstream and this is what is challenging with oral supplements. It’s like trying to fill a bucket with holes in the bottom.
Intramuscular vitamin injections bypass your digestive system entirely. The nutrients go straight into your muscle tissue and then into your bloodstream. You feel the difference within days, sometimes hours.
Our Most Popular Vitamin Injections
B12: For When Coffee Isn't Enough
If you’re dragging yourself through the day, relying on caffeine to function, B12 injections might be exactly what you need. B12 supports natural energy production and mental clarity. Many of our clients say it’s like someone turned the lights back on.
Vitamin D3: Your Immune System's Best Friend
Living in the Midwest means limited sun exposure for most of the year. D3 injections support your immune system, help regulate hormones, and can even improve your mood during those long winter months.
Glutathione: The Master Antioxidant
This powerful antioxidant doesn’t just help your skin glow (though it definitely does that). Glutathione supports liver detoxification and helps your body fight inflammation. Think of it as your cellular cleanup crew.
NAD+: The Anti-Aging Powerhouse
NAD+ injections support cellular energy production and healthy aging. If you’re feeling like your get-up-and-go got up and went, NAD+ might help you feel sharp and energized again.
We’re not promising miracles, but we are promising that you’ll know within a few treatments whether vitamin injections are making a real difference in how you feel.
IV Therapy: Hydration and Nutrition That Actually Absorbs
Imagine that you’re exhausted after a long week, maybe fighting off a cold, or preparing for an important event. While oral vitamins can take days or even weeks to kick in, intravenous (IV) therapy delivers nutrients directly into your bloodstream in about an hour and can help you feel better faster.
Our intravenous ingredient combination is formulated using pharmaceutical-grade compounds from licensed U.S. pharmacies. The IV therapy session is carefully formulated for optimal absorption and targeted results because your body deserves precision, not guesswork.
Dr. de la Cruz oversees all IV therapy sessions, including lab test review and formula evaluation, to ensure safety, precision, and effectiveness.
IV Therapy Menu Designed for Real Life
Most clients come in every week or two for maintenance. For special events, we might recommend a series of treatments over several weeks. The frequency depends on your goals and how your body responds.
We serve the entire northwest Chicago area, but many clients tell us they’d drive twice as far for the level of care we provide.
Meyer's Cocktail: The Original Wellness Drip
This foundational blend supports overall health with magnesium, B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, and calcium. Great for chronic fatigue, frequent headaches, or when you’re just not feeling like yourself.
Recovery & Performance: For the Active Life
Whether you’re training for a marathon or chasing toddlers around the house, this formula helps reduce muscle soreness and speeds recovery time.
Reboot: When Life Happens
Had too much fun last night? Dealing with jet lag? This IV helps your body bounce back from dehydration, nausea, and general exhaustion.
Immunity Boost: Your Shield Against Illness
High-dose vitamin C, zinc, and antioxidants to strengthen your natural defenses. Especially popular during cold and flu season or before travel.
Brainstorm: For Mental Clarity
When you need to be sharp and focused, this cognitive support blend includes B12, folic acid, and alpha-lipoic acid.
Inner Beauty: Glow From Within
Vitamin C, biotin, and glutathione work together to support healthy skin, hair, and nails. Because feeling good and looking good often go hand in hand.
Because Movement Matters
Fitness Integration
Here’s something most medical spas won’t tell you: treatments alone aren’t enough for lasting transformation. Your body needs to move. Not necessarily hours in the gym every day, but consistent, purposeful movement that supports your health goals.
That’s why we partnered with The Bodi HQ. Every client in our weight loss and body sculpting programs works with a fitness plan. You can follow your own routine if you have one that’s working, but if you need guidance, we coordinate your care with professional trainers who understand exactly what you’re trying to achieve.
Training Options That Fit Your Life
1
Gym Access
For self-directed individuals who know what they’re doing but need a good facility.
2
Group Classes
Perfect if you thrive on community energy and structured workouts.
3
Personal Training
One-on-one coaching for customized programming and accountability.
When Your Body's Signals Get Crossed
Hormone Therapy
At Arawan MedSpa + Wellness, we understand that hormones influence nearly every part of your life: your energy, sleep, mood, ability to lose weight, and even how clearly you think. When your hormones are balanced, you feel like yourself again by being focused, stable, and in control. But when they’re off, everything feels harder than it should be. That’s why we take a whole-body approach to restoring balance, helping you get back to feeling like you.
We specialize in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for both men and women. This isn’t about anti-aging promises or fountain-of-youth claims. It’s about helping your body function the way it’s supposed to.
Dr. de la Cruz provides hormone therapy using topical creams, intravaginal applications, and intramuscular injections without the use of pellets. This approach allows for precise individualized dosing that can be adjusted easily as your symptoms or lab results change. By avoiding pellet insertions we maintain full control over your hormone levels, ensuring safer, more responsive treatment guided by your body’s needs.
The Process Is Straightforward
We start with comprehensive interview and lab testing to see exactly what’s happening with your hormones. Then Dr. de la Cruz creates a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. Throughout your treatment, we monitor your progress with regular check-ins and follow-up labs.
Common hormones we work with include testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, and others depending on what your body needs. The goal isn’t to turn back the clock. It’s to help you feel energetic, clear-minded, and like yourself again.
Hormone imbalances don’t fix themselves. They usually get worse over time. But with proper medical supervision, hormone therapy can be life-changing. We’ve seen clients regain their energy, improve their sleep, and feel confident in their bodies again.
For when Diet and exercise aren't enough
BODY SCULPTING
How Our Technology Works
Ultrasound Cavitation uses sound waves to disrupt fat cells. We use different frequencies depending on the type of fat we’re targeting. Dense, fibrous fat requires different treatment than softer deposits.
Radiofrequency Skin Tightening gently heats deeper skin layers to stimulate collagen production. This improves skin firmness and texture over time.
Lymphatic Drainage helps your body eliminate the disrupted fat cells and metabolic waste. Your lymphatic system needs stimulation to work efficiently.
Vibration Therapy at the end of each session improves circulation and lymphatic flow.
We always recommend light exercise after treatments. Even a 20-minute walk helps your lymphatic system do its job.
Realistic Expectations
Body sculpting isn’t surgery. We can’t replicate the dramatic changes of a tummy tuck or liposuction. What we can do is help you see gradual improvements in areas that have been frustrating you.
Most people need at least six treatments to see noticeable results. Some need more, depending on their individual response and goals. We offer a trial session so you can see how your body responds before committing to a full program.
This treatment works best for people who are already living a healthy lifestyle but struggling with specific problem areas. It’s particularly popular with our weight loss and hormone therapy clients because it addresses the complete picture of body transformation.
Is Awake Liposuction with BeautiFill the Right Fit for You?
If you’ve been exploring body contouring options and haven’t seen the changes you hoped for with non-invasive treatments, you’re not alone. Many people reach a point where stubborn fat doesn’t respond to exercise or diet, but they’re not ready to undergo full plastic surgery. At Arawan MedSpa + Wellness, we offer a more approachable solution: awake liposuction using the BeautiFill system. This advanced method removes unwanted fat under local anesthesia and is a gentler, less invasive alternative to traditional surgery.
Understanding Awake Liposuction with BeautiFill
Awake liposuction is performed while you’re conscious and comfortable. Instead of general anesthesia, you’ll receive local numbing and oral medication to help you relax. You’ll stay alert during the procedure, but pain is minimized and the experience is far less intimidating than traditional surgery.
What makes BeautiFill unique is how it uses laser technology to gently melt fat for easier removal. This reduces trauma to surrounding tissue and allows for faster healing. It’s especially effective in areas like the chin, stomach, flanks, thighs, and upper arms. The system also allows us to preserve fat for transfer, making it a natural option for restoring volume in the face, breasts, or buttocks.
Who Benefits Most from This Procedure
Not everyone needs or wants an extreme makeover. BeautiFill is best for adults who are near their ideal weight but struggle with specific fat pockets that won’t go away. This procedure isn’t for weight loss, it is for refining and shaping what’s already there.
Good candidates are healthy, non-smokers, and committed to maintaining their results with a healthy lifestyle. We also ask that patients stop using any nicotine products at least six months before treatment. This helps ensure proper healing and reduces the risk of complications.
We’re not just here to deliver a treatment. We are here to help you feel like the best version of yourself. That begins with clear expectations and a shared commitment to your results.
What to Expect Before and After Your Procedure
Before your appointment, we’ll walk you through how to prepare. This includes staying well-hydrated, eating plenty of protein, and avoiding things that could affect your healing, such as alcohol or blood-thinning supplements. Our team will provide a full list so you feel confident and supported every step of the way.
After the procedure, most patients are surprised by how manageable the recovery is. Downtime is usually one or two days, and many people are back to light activities shortly after. You’ll wear a compression garment to help with swelling and support the healing process.
Mild soreness, swelling, and bruising are expected, but they fade with time. You’ll begin to notice visible improvements in about four to six weeks, with continued refinement over the following months. As always, we’re here to guide your recovery and answer any questions that come up along the way.
Follow-Up and Recovery Timeline
Our relationship with you doesn’t end when you leave the office. We schedule regular follow-ups to make sure your healing stays on track and your results look balanced and natural.
Your follow-up schedule includes:
- 24 hours after treatment
- 2 weeks post-procedure
- 6 weeks post-procedure
- 12 weeks post-procedure
- 6 months post-procedure
- 1 year for final results
By staying connected throughout the healing process, we can ensure that your final results feel just right for you.
Getting Back to Your Routine
You’ll be able to return to gentle movement and basic daily tasks within a few days. Full workouts should wait until your provider gives the green light, which usually happens a few weeks into recovery. If you’re considering other treatments like ultrasound cavitation or lymphatic massage, we typically recommend waiting about 6 to 10 weeks.
At Arawan MedSpa + Wellness, we know that beauty and wellness go hand in hand. That’s why we take a careful, supportive approach to every treatment. Our team is here to make sure you feel safe, informed, and truly seen. Whether you’re exploring awake liposuction or simply want to learn more, we’re ready to walk that path with you.
5 Reasons Clients Choose
BeautiFill
1. A Middle Ground Between Surgery and Non-Invasive Options
BeautiFill offers real fat reduction with less downtime. It’s ideal if non-invasive methods haven’t worked and surgery feels like too much.
2. You’re Awake, Comfortable, and in Control
No general anesthesia needed. You’re relaxed but alert, and the procedure is done under local anesthesia for maximum safety and comfort.
3. Dual Benefits: Fat Removal + Natural Volume Restoration
Gently removed fat can be transferred to enhance areas like your cheeks, breasts, or hips using your own body’s tissue.
4. No Major Scars or Long Downtime
Small entry points mean no visible scars. Most people return to light activity in a day or two.
5. Honest Care and Long-Term Support
Arawan MedSpa provides more than a treatment. You’ll get honest guidance, personalized plans, and follow-up care that puts your wellbeing first.
Want to learn if BeautiFill is right for you?
Book a private consultation with Arawan MedSpa + Wellness. Let’s talk about your goals and design a safe and effective plan that fits your life.
Why Clients Choose Arawan MedSpa + Wellness
At Arawan MedSpa + Wellness, every treatment plan is built around you, your goals, concerns, and story along with patient safety and satisfaction which are always our top priorities.
Clients trust us because:
- Procedures are physician-performed
- Our environment is calm, supportive, and welcoming
- We prioritize education, transparency, and comfort
- Results are designed to look natural, not overdone
We offer honest guidance, safe treatment, and follow-through care that respects your investment in your body and in yourself.
What Makes Arawan MedSpa + Wellness Different
Personalized Hormone & Peptide Therapy
Your lab results guide everything. We design plans to support energy, mood, metabolism, and hormonal balance.
Fitness That Fits Your Life
Through The Bodi HQ, we create fitness plans that meet you where you are and move at your pace.
Wellness Injections & IV Therapy
Feel sharper, stronger, and more supported with nutrient-packed IVs and shots tailored to your needs.
Body Sculpting Without Surgery
Get real results without downtime. Our treatments target stubborn fat while fitting into your schedule.
Ongoing Support & Medical Monitoring
We check in regularly with lab work, symptom tracking, and honest conversations about how you feel.
A Partnership, Not a Prescription
We listen. We adjust. We care. You’re never just another client—we’re in this together.
Our Foundation is Built on Care
We proudly serve Buffalo Grove and nearby communities. If you’re ready to take control of your wellness, we’re here with a real plan that makes sense for your life.