Weight Loss Clinic
Starting your weight loss journey
Fallon Aesthetics is a certified partner of the National Medical Weight Loss Programme. The National Medical Weight Loss Programme (NMWLP) offers medical support, advice and treatment options to help you on your weight loss journey which is approved by nursing and obesity associations. Medical weight loss is carried out using prescription drugs available under licence for treatment in certain situations.
During your consultation we will assess your suitability for a medical weight loss programme. We offer this service both face to face and via video consultation.
Any weight loss programme we embark on together must also incorporate a healthy diet and exercise programme and we are here to help you every step of the way.
What is obesity?
According to the World Health Organisation
"Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health"
The Health Survey for England measures a representative sample of adults aged 16+ and provides estimates of obesity prevalence. In the 2019 survey, it found that 28.0% of adults in England are obese and a further 36.2% are overweight, making a total of 64.2% who are either overweight or obese. Of obese adults, around one in eight are morbidly obese (3.3% of all adults). Men are more likely than women to be overweight or obese (68.2% of men compared with 60.4% of women).
Based on current trends and without any action it is predicted that 60% of men and 50% of women will be clinically obese by 2050, with an estimated total adults living with overweight or obesity of 90%. The current costs to the NHS due to obesity related illness is £49.9 billion.
Understanding BMI
BMI is a measure of whether you're a healthy weight for your height. You can use the NHS BMI Healthy Weight Calculator to find out your BMI.
For most adults, if your BMI is:
- below 18.5 – you're in the underweight range
- 18.5 to 24.9 – you're in the healthy weight range
- 25 to 29.9 – you're in the overweight range
- 30 to 39.9 – you're in the obese range
- 40 or above – you're in the severely obese range
If you have an Asian, Chinese, Middle Eastern, Black African or African-Caribbean family background you'll need to use a lower BMI score to measure overweight and obesity:
- 23 to 27.4 – you're in the overweight range
- 27.5 or above – you're in the obese range
BMI score has some limitations because it measures whether a person is carrying too much weight but not too much fat. For example, people who are very muscular, like professional sportspeople, can have a high BMI without much fat. But for most people, BMI is a useful indication of whether they're a healthy weight.
What is the National Weight loss programme?
The National Medical Weight Loss Programme can help you
- Control your appetite
- Curb hunger
- Suppress cravings
- Reduce portion sizes
- Release stored fat
- Lose Weight
- Develop positive habits
Who can have the treatment?
The treatment is available for clients of Caucasian ethnicity with a BMI over 30 or for those with a BMI over 27 and have at least one obesity related illness.
For those of Asian, African, Caribbean and Middle Eastern ethnicity treatment is available for those with a BMI over 27.5 or for those with a BMI over 24.5 and at least one obesity related illness.
What happens first?
The first step is to complete the online consultation form where we gather some information from you, once completed we will then assess your suitability for treatment and get in touch with you to arrange a visit to the clinic or a video consultation.
If you have any questions please get in touch.
Weight Loss Medication
Mounjaro
Active Ingredient
Tirzepatide
How does it work?
Makes you feel fuller and reduces cravings (by working on GLP-1 and GIP receptors)
How much weight can I lose?
Up to 20% after 17 months use (with lifestyle change)*
How do I take it?
It’s self-injected
When do I take it?
Once a WEEK
Does the dose change?
Dose increases every 4 weeks until you reach a maintenance dose**
Is it prescription only?
Yes
How long do I take it for?
As obesity is treated as a chronic condition, weight loss medicines can be taken long-term to help you reach a healthier weight.
For long lasting weight loss you’ll need to make some key lifestyle changes as well - we can help you with these.
Wegovy
Active Ingredient
Semaglutide
How does it work?
Makes you feel fuller and reduces cravings
How much weight can I lose?
Up to 15% after a year’s use (with lifestyle change)*
How do I take it?
It’s self-injected
When do I take it?
Once a WEEK
Does the dose change?
Dose increases every 4 weeks until you reach a maintenance dose**
Is it prescription only?
Yes
How long do I take it for?
As obesity is treated as a chronic condition, weight loss medicines can be taken long-term to help you reach a healthier weight.
For long lasting weight loss you’ll need to make some key lifestyle changes as well - we can help you with these.
Saxenda - CURRENLTY UNAVAILABLE
Active Ingredient
Liraglutide
How does it work?
Makes you feel fuller and reduces cravings curbing hunger
How much weight can I lose?
Up to 9% after a year’s use (with lifestyle change)*
How do I take it?
It’s self-injected
When do I take it?
Once daily
Does the dose change?
Dose increases every week until you reach a maintenance dose**
Is it prescription only?
Yes
How long do I take it for?
As obesity is treated as a chronic condition, weight loss medicines can be taken long-term to help you reach a healthier weight.
For long lasting weight loss you’ll need to make some key lifestyle changes as well - we can help you with these.
Orlistat (Alli)
Active Ingredient
Orlistat
How does it work?
Reduces how much fat your body absorbs from food
How much weight can I lose?
Around 5% after a year’s use (with lifestyle change)*
How do I take it?
You swallow a capsule
When do I take it?
Up to three times a day with meals
Does the dose change?
The dose stays the same, 1 capsule up to three times a day**
Is it prescription only?
Yes
How long do I take it for?
As obesity is treated as a chronic condition, weight loss medicines can be taken long-term to help you reach a healthier weight.
For long lasting weight loss you’ll need to make some key lifestyle changes as well - we can help you with these.
*Average weight loss seen in clinical studies. All patients also increased their physical activity and had a reduced calorie diet.
**We’ll let you know the dosing schedule in your personalised treatment plan.
Weight Loss Prices
Mounjaro Pen
2.5 m/g - £179
5 m/g - £179
7.5 m/g - £189
10 m/g - £189
12.5 m/g - £204
15 m/g - £204
Wegovy Pen
0.25 m/g - £179
0.5 m/g - £179
1 m/g - £189
1.7 m/g - £224
2.4 m/g - £269
Orlistat (Alli)
84 Capsules - £75
Saxenda Pen
Currently Unavailable
Clinical studies references:
(1) Wilding J et al. [2021]. Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity. N Engl J Med 2021; 384:989-1002. Available from https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2032183 [Accessed 31 March 2023]
(2) Pi-Sunyer X et al. [2015]. A randomized, controlled trial of 3.0 mg of liraglutide in weight management. N Engl J Med. 2015;373(1):11-22. Available from https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa1411892 [Accessed 31 March 2023]
(3) Torgersen J et al. [2004]. XENical in the prevention of diabetes in obese subjects (XENDOS) study: a randomized study of orlistat as an adjunct to lifestyle changes for the prevention of type 2 diabetes in obese patients. Diabetes Care. 2004 Jan;27(1):155-61. doi: 10.2337/diacare.27.1.155. Erratum in: Diabetes Care. 2004 Mar;27(3):856. Available from https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/27/1/155/26587/XENical-in-the-Prevention-of-Diabetes-in-Obese [Accessed 31 March 2023]
(4) Ania M. Jastreboff et al. [2022]. Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity. N Engl J Med 2022; 387:205-216. Available from https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2206038 [Accessed 3 Jan 2024]
(5) Patients Lost Weight With Saxenda - 1-year study, Benefits of Weight-Loss Medications | Saxenda® (liraglutide) injection 3mg novoMEDLINK (2022)
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