What is Medical Weight Management?
We all know that being overweight is not good for us - it increases our risk of getting diabetes and developing cardiovascular disease. It increases our blood pressure and elevates the risk of us having a heard attack or stroke. Your personal risk is very dependant on a number of measures, and understanding this risk is part of your journey to better managing your health through management of your weight.
We will be with you all the way. Your programme will be uniquely tailored to you. We believe that the essence of what you eat, how your body responds to that food, and how you need to nourish your body to get long term, successful weight loss, is in part a product of the genes that you were given at birth, and which ones are active.
Of course we know that changing habits of a lifetime is not necessarily going to be easy and that’s why, as part of this programme you may choose to have genetic testing, in order to better understand your metabolism and how to reduce any personal health risks. We use a test which reviews 109 genetic variations associated with 15 categories looking at everything from behavioural genetics to food sensitivities to your matching diet type.
You will have access to a whole array of different weight loss medication, so you have more chance of being successful in achieving your goals. Gene testing is simple and pain free and no data is retained by the laboratory.
Should it be required you can access the support of our registered dietician, Sascha, so that your food plan and your eating is tailored for you.
Weight loss medication with clinical support starts from £250
How does medical weight management work?
There are numerous medications available. All have been tested for many years in the fields of diabetes and have been discovered to be hugely successful in helping people manage their weight. They all have slightly different mechanisms of action but the principle way they work is by decreasing the hormones that make you feel hungry, and slowing down the rate of the stomach emptying so you feel fuller for longer. This means that you stop feeling hungry all the time, so you only have to deal with the emotional challenges or pressures to eat, or things you do out of habit. It just helps to make life a little bit easier for you, and give you more chance of being successful on your weight loss journey.
Am I suitable for weight loss medication?
As part of your assessment for this programme, you will have a thorough consultation and blood tests, to make sure that you are fit and well and we understand what your goals are. If you wish to have medication this will be discussed with you.
How much weight will I lose with medication?
Like all weight loss journeys, how much weight you lose really depends on what diet programme you decide to follow. We aim to lose 1-2lb a week so that it is manageable and you can continue the changes longer term and feel happy and excited about your nutrition.
Are there side effects to weight loss medication?
If you decide to proceed with weight loss medication as part of your weight loss journey, there can be side effects. All the side effects and any risks of the medication will be discussed with you at your first consultation. The most common side effects are nausea or vomiting, or gastric type side effects like constipation. Those on medication experiencing these side effects will tend to become more tolerant over a few weeks, like with most new medications.
What are the alternatives to weight loss medication?
We have a whole comprehensive series of body treatments that can run alongside this programme, from body sculpting to skin tightening, to injectable skin boosters to help you with saggy skin that’s left, any areas of scarring, or skin you want to improve as the final step of your weight loss journey.
Fat Dissolving Injections
Research shows that where you store stubborn fat can be due to genetics, not diet or lifestyle! Whether it’s a little belly pouch, a double chin or back fat, it’s completely normal, and fat dissolving injections might make you feel more content with your body.
Body Sculpting
This non-surgical body contouring treatment helps you burn more calories through increased muscle activity and improved muscle tone. If you are looking to lose those last few pounds or support a diet and exercise plan this treatment can be a really helpful tool in your fitness journey. We actively encourage it within our weight loss programmes
Want to get started?
We’re excited to hear you want to come on this journey with us! Use the form below to book a consultation with our expert team. We’ll answer any questions you have, and will determine the right route forward for you. When you proceed with weight loss medication after your consultation, your £75 consultation fee will be deducted from your first month’s supply.
We look forward to seeing you at the Secret Garden skin clinic!