Medical weight loss
Losing weight with injections
Appetite suppressants can reduce appetite and food intake, thereby supporting weight loss. At WeightConsult, the focus is not on the brand, but on your medical situation. A doctor will assess which treatment is safe and appropriate for you.
How does it work?
A waste injection affects signals relating to hunger and satiety
The available treatments differ in terms of their active ingredient and mode of action, but what they have in common is that they mimic the body’s own hormonal systems involved in appetite and food intake.
Less hunger
The medication may affect the signals involved in appetite, which could reduce the urge to eat.
Feels fuller for longer
Feeling fuller for longer or more intensely can make it easier to eat smaller portions.
Support with weight loss
When combined with changes to diet and exercise, this can lead to significant weight loss.
For whom.
Not everyone who is overweight is automatically eligible
Medical criteria apply to medicines authorised for weight management. In adults, these usually relate to obesity, or being overweight in combination with a weight-related condition.
In addition, the doctor will assess your health, medication use, medical history and any possible contraindications.
Take your first BMI test →What types of waste injection are there?
Four treatment options within WeightConsult
These products differ in terms of their active ingredient, frequency of administration, authorised indication and research findings.
Ozempic
Approved for type 2 diabetes. Use specifically for weight loss is off-label and requires an individual medical assessment.
Find out more about Ozempic treatment →
Wegovy
Registered for weight management in people who meet the medical criteria.
Find out more about Wegovy treatment →
Mounjaro
It acts via both GIP and GLP-1 receptors and is authorised for weight management.
Find out more about Mounjaro treatment →
Saxenda
A daily injection of liraglutide, authorised for weight management in suitable patients.
Find out more about Saxenda treatment →Daily or weekly?
The practical differences go beyond just the frequency
Saxenda is taken daily. Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are administered once a week. However, frequency alone does not determine which treatment is suitable.
The active ingredient, medical indication, expected effects, side effects, previous experiences and your personal health are all factors to be taken into account.
Average weight loss varies considerably depending on the medication, dose, study population and duration of treatment. The figures are therefore not directly comparable.
What can you expect?
The various injections do not produce the same average result
Research shows that liraglutide results in an average weight loss of approximately 8%. For semaglutide 2.4 mg, this was around 15%, and for tirzepatide, an average of approximately 15–21% was observed, depending on the dose studied.
* The semaglutide result of approximately 15% relates to a study using the 2.4 mg dose for weight management (Wegovy) and is not an Ozempic result. Study results are no guarantee of individual weight loss.
Getting started with WeightConsult
From BMI check to treatment
The process is organised online, but the medical assessment remains the guiding factor.
BMI check
You’ll get an initial indication of whether you might be eligible.
Medical questionnaire
You’ll need to provide details about your health, medication and relevant medical history.
Payment
If, following the initial assessment, you are able to proceed, you will pay for the chosen treatment phase.
Online consultation with a doctor
The doctor will discuss your situation, any questions you may have and the proposed treatment plan.
Medication from a pharmacy
Once medical approval has been given, the prescribed medication is ordered and delivered.
Support & follow-up
We monitor the process and assess progress, tolerance, lifestyle and next steps.
Safety & side effects
Waste injections are prescription-only medicines
They can be effective, but they also have side effects and are not suitable for everyone. That is why a medical assessment is part of the treatment.
Frequent stomach and bowel problems
Depending on the medication, side effects may include nausea, diarrhoea, constipation and vomiting. These symptoms are commonly observed whilst the dose is being gradually increased.
The doctor looks beyond your BMI
Your medical history, other medicines you are taking, any potential contraindications and the risk of side effects all play a part in determining whether treatment is appropriate. A higher BMI therefore does not automatically mean that you can start treatment.
Ready to take the next step?
Check whether a treatment is right for you
You now know how the fees are structured and what treatment options are available. So the next step is simple: start with the BMI check and find out whether you might be able to proceed to the medical assessment.
A positive BMI check does not constitute medical approval.