Weight loss clinic
How can we help with your weight loss journey?
We are proud to offer expert weight management with medication helping as part of a holistic weight loss programme.
We offer personalised packages of care to include:
- Weight loss injections
- Supplements to aid appetite suppression
- Non-surgical liposuction
- Exercise programmes
- Nutritional and dietary support with our nurse and nutritionist.
What product do we use?
We use Ozempic and Saxenda in our doctor and nurse led weight loss clinic.
How does Ozempic work in your body?
Ozempic mimics a natural hormone in your body called GLP-1 [2].
This hormone is produced by your digestive system in response to
eating food and it acts on both the brain and the digestive system to
regulate how full you feel after a meal. It also slows down the emptying of your stomach into the rest of your digestive system.
GLP-1 regulates insulin secretion in response to eating meals so
that your blood sugar is better controlled — even lowering blood
sugar levels and reducing your appetite by signalling your brain that
you've eaten a meal. The injectable medication acts just like this natural hormone to make you feel fuller for longer and reduces your cravings for more food. Enhancing the way your body regulates blood sugar levels and the storage of fat can help patients lose weight.
How can Ozempic be used for weight loss?
Ozempic can be used to help people lose weight even though
it was originally designed for the treatment of diabetes.
Clinical studies in many patients have shown Ozempic to be safe for weight loss and we know it's the most effective drug available for patients with obesity to lose weight in the UK right now.
The results from recent research trials have been incredibly exciting. Ozempic was tested in 6 key trials (SUSTAIN 1) which involved 7,215 patients. 4,107 patients were treated with Ozempic and the others were in a placebo group with no active drug — or sometimes taking another diabetes treatment.
Treatment with Ozempic demonstrated meaningful weight loss for up to 2 years compared to a placebo or other diabetes treatments.
It's important to note that Ozempic is a pharmaceutical drug and while it's beneficial to help you start your weight loss journey, lifestyle intervention — including sustainable and healthy lifestyle changes — is needed to ensure the weight stays off once you stop taking the drug
How long does it take to lose weight?
Once you begin using Ozempic, some people can find it takes
several weeks to see any weight loss, yet others may see some
weight loss within a week or 2. While it can be difficult, try to remain patient — change looks different for everyone. Using Ozempic, is designed around consistent, sustained gradual
healthy weight loss over time, rather than fad diet plans that can
often give you early rapid weight loss, but at the expense of
reaching your long-term weight loss goals.
How much weight will I lose with Ozempic?
About a third of people who take Ozempic for weight loss will lose
10% or more of their body weight. Most people should expect to
lose at least 5% of their starting body weight when using Ozempic
for weight loss.
We know that people lose weight differently, but those who see the
highest weight reductions are those who are supported by
healthcare professionals — making the lifestyle changes required
for sustainable change much easier. This includes addressing diet, exercise and using behavioural sciences to adapt your food habits.
How long will treatment take?
Most treatments take around 3 months, gradually increasing the Ozempic dose over this period.
Treatment is not required long term, however the results will be long lasting.
Who can use Ozempic for weight loss?
Generally, Ozempic is suitable for those who are considered
clinically obese or significantly overweight with a weight-related
health condition.
You can be treated with Ozempic for weight loss if you are:
- Aged between 18 and 75
- You have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more (clinically obese); or You have a body mass index of 27 or more (significantly
overweight) and you also have a medical condition that is often caused, or made worse, by excess body weight.
Who shouldn't use Ozempic for weight loss?
Most people can take Ozempic for weight loss safely, but there are
some medicines and medical conditions that might make it
unsuitable for you due to increased safety risks. Some of the reasons you shouldn't use Ozempic for weight loss are:
- An allergy to any of the ingredients
- Diabetes and taking insulin or certain other medicines
- Kidney problems
- Certain digestive system problems
- History of an eating disorder
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding or trying to have a baby
Underlying health conditions may impact your eligibility, so when you have a consultation with Dr Tara, we will make sure that Ozempic is suitable for your individual circumstances before prescribing it.
How much will the treatment cost?
Ozempic treatment is £250 per month, this includes medication and all consultations along the way.