Weight Management & Treatment Plans

Medication-Assisted Weight Management: A Personalized, Medical Approach

Effective weight management comes down to balancing energy input and output — when you burn more calories than you consume, weight loss follows. This caloric deficit can be achieved through healthier eating habits, increased physical activity, or a combination of both. At our clinic, our experienced doctors take a comprehensive, personalized approach to weight loss, starting with an in-depth initial consultation. During this visit, your doctor will review your medical history, current eating patterns, and activity levels to better understand the factors influencing your weight. To rule out underlying medical causes of weight gain or difficulty losing weight, your doctor may also recommend targeted lab investigations. A detailed biometric assessment establishes your baseline health markers and is repeated at every follow-up appointment, allowing us to track your progress and adjust your personalized weight management plan — which may include medication-assisted options like Mounjaro or other GLP-1 therapies — for optimal, sustainable results.

 

Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome

Obesity is a key contributor to a group of conditions known as metabolic syndrome. It includes other conditions such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes. With these chronic conditions, people are predisposed to developing many diseases including heart disease, fatty liver, kidney failure and peripheral vascular disease.

Obesity is an international health problem and can affect both physical and mental health. It has also been shown to greatly affect self confidence and energy levels.

 

How overweight Am I?

Body Mass Index (BMI)

For adults, we use a simple calculation called the body mass index (BMI)

BMI = Weight in kg ÷ (height x height [in meters])

According to the WHO,

• Underweight = <18.5
• Normal weight = 18.5–24.9
• Overweight = 25–29.9
• Obese = >=30

In Asian populations (who are in general smaller in size), we should use,

• Underweight = <18.5
• Normal weight = 18.5 – 23.0
• Pre-obese= 23.0 – 27.5
• Obese = >=27.5

 

Weight Loss Treatment

Obesity treatment must be approached in a multi-disciplinary manner , and requires willpower and determination from the patient. The patient’s will is usually the largest contributing factor to success.

In general it requires

• lifestyle management
• Eating habits and dietary changes
• Regular physical activity
• Adjunctive medications (as needed) to aid in the journey (not magic slimming pills!)

 

Types of Medications:

PureLean® Satiety

This is a supplement made by PURE a supplement company in the USA. The satiety formula is designed to support relaxation and moderate appetite to promote healthy weight management. It’s benefits include: promoting health cortisol levels, health sleep, moderate caloric intake, promote satiety, supports healthy glucose metabolism. This does not require a prescription and can be purchased at our website (insert link here)

Orlistat/Xenical

Orlistat inhibits the absorption of fat into the body. The fat stays in the gut instead of being absorbed into the bloodstream. This medication is safe but the gastrointestinal side effects can cause inconvenience – oily stools, diarrhoea, gas, increased bowel movements.

Phentermine/Duromine

Duromine works by suppressing your appetite and increasing your metabolism. It comes with side effects including palpitations, insomnia, high blood pressure, anxiety, dry mouth and nausea. This medication may not be suitable for people with certain pre-existing medical conditions.

Semaglutide (Ozempic / Rybelsus)

Semaglutide’s belong to the GLP-1 agonist family of drugs and work by essentially telling our brains we are full. This results in reduction in overall caloric intake and ultimately – weight loss. It is marketed under Ozempic which is a weekly injectable and Rybelsus which is an oral tablet you take daily. This form of GLP-1 is currently only approved for Diabetic patients in Singapore and not purely for weight loss at this time.

Mounjaro 

Mounjaro is the brand name for tirzepatide, an injectable medication originally developed and FDA-approved for treating type 2 diabetes. It works by mimicking two natural gut hormones, GLP-1 and GIP, which help regulate blood sugar, slow stomach emptying, and reduce appetite. Because of these appetite-suppressing effects, tirzepatide has also been approved for chronic weight management under the brand name Zepbound, and Mounjaro itself is frequently prescribed off-label for weight loss. Clinical trials have shown it can produce substantial weight reduction, often outperforming earlier GLP-1-only drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy). It’s typically used alongside diet and exercise changes, and like other medications in its class, it carries potential side effects such as nausea, digestive issues, and rare but serious risks that should be discussed with a healthcare provider.

Reviews

Your doctor will schedule regular follow-ups to track your weight loss, check on your physical health and check on any side effects of the medications. Repeat blood tests may also be necessary.

Speak to our doctors today to kick start your journey to successful weight loss.

We are currently having promotions for both WeGovy and Mounjaro – please do contact us for more information!