Medical Weight Loss & Management Programme

For most, a healthy diet and exercise are the go-to methods for weight loss. But what happens when these methods don’t work as expected?

Individuals with certain medical conditions or obesity may struggle with weight loss, even with a healthy diet and exercise.A medical weight management programme using GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide, or dual-action treatments (GLP-1 and GIP) like tirzepatide, provides science-backed support for better weight control.

What is a Medical Weight Loss Programme?

A medical weight loss programme is a doctor-led plan designed to help individuals lose weight safely and effectively. Unlike fad diets that chase quick results, this approach focuses on human biology—targeting metabolism and hunger hormones to promote sustainable fat loss. Focusing on fat loss is essential because not all weight loss is beneficial. Weight loss can come from water or muscle mass.

Water loss is temporary and unsustainable, while muscle loss can slow down metabolism and make it harder to maintain a healthy weight in the long run. Alongside physical activity and calorie deficit, which remain necessary for long-term weight loss, doctors may also prescribe injectable or oral medications, such as GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide or dual-acting treatments like tirzepatide. These medications are strictly used under medical supervision as part of a comprehensive programme for individuals who struggle to lose weight with lifestyle changes alone.

How Our Medical Weight Loss Programme Works

Our medical weight loss programme works with your body’s natural biology to regulate hunger, improve metabolism, and support long-term fat loss.

Reduces Appetite and Cravings

The prescribed injectable or oral medications mimic hormones such as GLP-1 that regulate appetite. You’ll feel less hungry and experience fewer cravings after meals.

Regulates Blood Sugar

The treatment works by enhancing your natural insulin response, which helps stabilise blood sugar levels, resulting in reduced hunger and better use of energy.

Slows Stomach or Gastric Emptying

The medication delays gastric emptying, or the process of food leaving the stomach, helping you stay satisfied for longer after eating.

Supports a Sustainable Calorie Deficit

As you experience reduced appetite and prolonged satiety, it will be easier to sustain a calorie deficit over time, which is key to effective weight loss.

Promotes Fat Loss While Preserving Muscle Mass

When combined with a healthy diet and regular activity, a calorie deficit promotes fat loss while maintaining lean muscle which is essential for a healthy metabolism.

Why Choose Our Medical Weight Loss Programme?

Your health should never be compromised. We offer a doctor-led medical weight loss programme that guides you through a safe and effective long-term weight loss journey.

Personalised Programme

Our weight management programme is tailored to your body composition, health conditions, and personal preferences—supporting you through a healthy and sustainable weight loss journey.

Evidence-Based Medications

We only use medically proven injectable and oral medications that have been extensively researched and demonstrated to effectively regulate appetite, improve metabolism, and promote sustainable fat loss.

Clinically Supervised Treatment

Conducted under the strict supervision of experienced medical doctors, we ensure you receive accurate dosing, close monitoring, and regular adjustments throughout the programme.

Targets Long-Term Fat Loss

Our clinical weight loss programme targets long-term fat loss through scientifically-proven approach and continuous follow ups, resulting in sustainable weight management.

Improved Health, Beyond Weight Loss

Beyond weight loss, our programme also helps individuals improve their health—better blood sugar regulation, healthier cholesterol levels, and reduced risk of heart diseases.

Benefits of Our Medical Weight Loss Programme

Through scientifically-backed approach, guidance, and ongoing support from experienced medical doctors, our medical weight loss programme aims to help you achieve sustainable weight loss that goes beyond the scale.

Enhanced Satiety & Reduced Appetite

The prescribed injectable or oral medications work by mimicking hormones that control your appetite, naturally enhancing senses of satiety and preventing you from overeating.

Improved Metabolic Health

Our weight management treatment improves how your body manages energy, which supports a healthier metabolism for long term weight control journey.

Lower Body Fat Percentage & Waist Circumference

Our treatment focuses on reducing fat over muscle mass, resulting in lower body fat percentage and a visibly reduced waist circumference.

Better Health Outcomes

Weight loss contributes to improved overall health, including a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, reduced LDL or ‘bad’ cholesterol levels, and decreased heart disease-related risks.

What is the product used in this programme?

For compliance with Singapore regulations, we’re unable to mention the brand name on this page. During your consultation, a registered medical doctor will explain your options in detail and address any questions you may have.

Semaglutide and Tirzepatide for Weight Loss

Our weight loss programme uses drugs that mimic naturally occurring hormones, namely Semaglutide and Tirzepatide. While they similarly target weight loss, there are some differences that set them apart.

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Feature	Semaglutide	Tirzepatide
Drug class	Single GLP-1 receptor agonist	Dual GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist
Mode of action	Mimics GLP-1, a hormone that increases insulin secretion, slows stomach emptying, reduces appetite, and promotes satiety	Mimics both GLP-1 and GIP hormones, working together to enhance insulin release, slow digestion, suppress appetite, and may provide stronger weight-loss effects
FDA-approved usest	Type 2 diabetes and weight management	Type 2 diabetes and weight management
Administration	Weekly injection or oral	Weekly injection
Common side effects	Nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain	Similar to Semaglutide, though many have reported slightly higher rates of nausea*
What patients can expec	Reduced appetite, feeling full sooner, smaller meal portions, gradual weight loss, possible gastrointestinal side effects especially early on	Strong appetite suppression, potentially greater weight loss, gastrointestinal side effects (especially nausea* at higher doses), gradual improvement as the body adjusts

*Patients treated with 15mg of Tirzepatide reported higher nausea than patients treated with 1mg of Semaglutide.Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8987449/

Who is Eligible for This Medical Weight Loss Programme?

Adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or above may qualify for this programme. It may also be recommended for those with a BMI of 27 or higher who have conditions such as high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, or prediabetes.

An assessment with a registered medical doctor will determine your eligibility. Your doctor will also recommend a suitable treatment plan during a consultation session.

Your Medical Weight Loss Journey Starts Here

Receive expert guidance and scientifically proven support designed to help you achieve sustainable weight control.

Initial Consultation

Your journey begins with a one-on-one consultation with a registered medical doctor. During this session, your doctor will assess your health, analyse your BMI, and discuss your long-term goals.

Personalised Plan Creation

No two bodies are the same. Your treatment plan is carefully tailored to work with your body’s biology and not against it, combining a doctor-prescribed medication, diet and exercise recommendations.

Monitoring and Adjustments

Regular follow-ups ensure your progress remains on track. Your doctor will review changes, address any side effects, and make the necessary adjustments to keep your weight loss journey safe and effective.

What to Expect During Weight Loss Programme

A healthy weight loss takes time and each person responds differently. Some may notice changes sooner, while others progress at a steadier pace. And both are perfectly normal.

Regular follow-ups are an essential part of the programme. This allows your doctor to track your progress and make any necessary adjustments, ensuring the treatment continues to work with your body for a safe, effective, and sustainable weight loss journey.

What are the Available Treatment Options?

Depending on which method works with your body, our doctor may recommend any of the following treatment options:

Weekly Injectable Medication

It involves a weekly injection of semaglutide, or a GLP-1 receptor agonist to help regulate your appetite. It works by reducing hunger, increasing feelings of fullness, and supporting gradual fat loss through a natural calorie deficit.

Daily Oral Medication

This doctor-prescribed weight loss pill contains semaglutide and is taken once daily. It works similarly to the injectable form by reducing appetite, increasing satiety, and supporting a sustainable calorie deficit for gradual fat loss.

Meet Our DOCTORS

Dr Karen Soh

Dr Karen Soh is a certified medical doctor with an MBBS from the National University of Singapore. With over 20 years of medical experience, she brings a patient-centred approach to care, focusing on improving health outcomes and supporting long-term wellness.

Dr Joanna Chan

Dr Joanna Chan is a registered medical doctor with an MBBS from the National University of Singapore, MMED in Family Medicine, and Diploma in Practical Dermatology. With 12 years of clinical experience, she takes a patient-centred approach, focusing on evidence-based treatments and sustainable health outcomes.

Dr Sau Po Yi

Dr Sau Po Yi is a registered medical doctor with a medical degree from the University of Glasgow School of Medicine. With over nine years of experience in women’s health and aesthetic medicine, she takes a patient-focused approach, providing personalised guidance and evidence-based treatments.

FAQS

The best programme for weight loss is the one that works with your body’s biology. Our medical weight loss and management programme offers a structured approach that is tailored to your body for a sustainable weight control.

Healthy weight loss happens gradually, or about 0.5kg to 1kg per week. Anything beyond that is both unsafe and unsustainable.

The most effective weight loss plan is the one that adapts to your body composition, nutritional needs, and lifestyle, which encourages sustainable fat loss rather than quick fixes.

As long as the weight loss medicine is doctor-prescribed and is taken under strict monitoring, it can be safe.

Some potential side effects may include nausea and vomiting, constipation, and diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if you experience any severe or persistent symptoms.

Consult your doctor right away if the side effects are persistent or severe. Your doctor may recommend supportive treatments to curb the symptoms or make the necessary adjustment to the plan.

Stopping weight loss medications should be first discussed with your doctor. They can guide you on a safe tapering plan if needed and advise on lifestyle strategies to maintain your weight without relying solely on medication.

The content on this website is for informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. We recommend scheduling a consultation to address your concerns and receive personalised treatment recommendations. Treatment plans, results, and pricing may vary for each person and can only be accurately assessed by a doctor after a diagnosis.

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