Weight Loss Injections

Dr Kathryn offers a medical, injectable weight loss management solution, containing a UK licensed, FDA-approved prescription medicine called liraglutide – also known as Saxenda. When self-injected once a day, the treatment works effectively and reliably to control your appetite, curb your hunger and reduce any cravings.

Saxenda weight loss injections are most effective as a weight loss solution when combined with a healthy, calorie controlled diet and an increase in physical activity. Daily calorie intake should be reduced by 500, and physical activity increased to 30 minutes per day.

You can inject the Saxenda weight loss medication at any time of day, with or without food. Providing the medicine is administered once-daily, you can take it whenever suits you best, although it is recommended to administer the dose around the same time of day.

Reduce your appetite, keep a calorie-controlled diet and achieve your weight loss goals with a medical weightloss solution.

How does it work?

Saxenda works by activating the areas of the brain that regulate appetite, leading to reduced feelings of hunger and increased feelings of fullness and satiety.

Glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) is a naturally occurring hormone which is released from the intestines after eating. Receptors in the brain are activated when GLP-1 is released, letting us know when we are “full”. Saxenda is a synthetic copy of GLP-1, contained within the device, which, when injected, gives the sensation of being full, even when you have not eaten.

As a self-administered injection, the device is an easy-to-use, tiny, dose-adjustable pen, pre-filled with the Saxenda medication.

Studies have shown patients treated with Saxenda achieve significantly more weight loss, and maintain that loss, compared to patients who are just dieting. Patients also experienced further benefits, including lower blood glucose levels, improved blood pressure, smaller waist circumference, improvements in sleep apnoea and generally improved health-related quality of life.

Are weight loss injections safe?

The device uses Saxenda, the only approved injectable prescription medicine available in the UK for weight loss. Used for weight loss in the USA since 2014, it has been thoroughly tested through a number of rigorous clinical trials and tests, and has been fully licensed in the UK for weight loss since January 2017. The same drug, under a different trade name, has been used for patients with type 2 diabetes in the UK since 2009.

Dr Kathryn will explain the treatment in full and answer any questions you may have about the safety of self-administered injections, as well as discuss any side effects you may experience.

Can anyone be prescribed this program?

This treatment program cannot be purchased by:

• any individual with a history of thyroid cancer or pancreatitis
• anybody with a BMI less than 28
• any patients taking insulin
• pregnant or breast feeding women
• anybody under the age of 18

Dr Kathryn will ask you to complete a detailed medical, physical and lifestyle assessment form to ensure that the program is safe for your use. For best results, it should be used in conjunction with a reduced calorie diet and increased daily physical activity.

In addition, Dr Kathryn will continue to check up with you during your program to give you any ongoing support you may need.