25 Queen's Terrace, SOUTHAMPTON SO14 3BQ
Dr Xavier’s Clinic (London)
At Avanti Aesthetics Clinic, 140 New Cavendish Road
Fitzrovia, LONDON, W1W 6YE
For both clinics call 023 80 637 638
For both clinics call 023 80 637 638
At our clinic, the starting point for every patient's personal weight loss journey is a full
medical consultation with Dr Xavier.
The consultation time with our doctor is an important opportunity for you to find out ALL the
options available and suitable for you following a full medical history and assessment.
It is also an important opportunity for you to have all your questions answered and then
afterwards take time to reflect, then decide on your options. Only then are you able to
make an informed decision about which treatment is best for you.
All our weight loss treatments, including Alevere Therapy™ and
our Essenstials30 Plan are
fully supported, and we help you make dietary and lifestyle changes along your journey to
ensure you are better equipped to maintain your new healthier weight one achieved. We can
also offer treatments that help to tighten the skin and contour the body as you lose the weight -
using state of the art ultrasound machine and LPG skin tightening.
Today, awareness of weight loss injections (injector pens) such as Saxenda™ (Liraglutide),
Ozempic™ and
Wegovy™ (Semaglutide) and Mounjaro™ (Tirzepatide) is very
much in the press, news and all-over social media,
so there is huge publicity surrounding them.
These treatments have certainly revolutionised the options available to people seeking to lose weight and
treating obesity, but these are prescription medicines and, despite all the hype
from "influencers" on social
media they should not be chosen lightly without a thorough understanding of the potential side-effects.
Alarmingly, social media is awash with many non-medically qualified people offering weight loss injections
pens for sale (which is illegal!) and some online providers of these weight loss injection pens feed off the
current 'hype' and sadly do not give patients all the information they should receive in relation to the risks
versus benefits of the treatments.
In addition, many providers give patients very little or no medical supervision or supporting nutrition
advice, so you are basically starving yourself into losing weight without giving your body the nutritional
support it needs. This means that when a patient achieves their target weight, they are not equipped with the
knowledge and have not made healthy lifestyle changes to keep the weight off. Evidence shows that without making
dietary and lifestyle changes during your weight loss journey you will be very likely to regain weight once you
stop treatment.
This page is intended to act as a simple patient resource page and does not replace the importance and need
for a full medical consultation that is needed to help you decide on ALL your weight loss options.
To book a general weight loss consultation please contact us on 02380 637 638 or CLICK HERE to
complete the online contact form.
Weight loss injection pens contain GLP-1 receptor agonists, a type of medication that helps regulate appetite, blood sugar levels, and metabolism. These treatments work by mimicking the body's natural hormones, helping you feel fuller for longer, reducing cravings, and supporting steady weight loss when combined with a healthy diet and lifestyle.
SAXENDA® (Liraglutide)
Saxenda is a once-daily injection that helps control appetite and cravings by affecting the brain's
hunger signals. It is suitable for people with a BMI of 30+ or BMI of 27+ with weight-related health
conditions such as high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes.
OZEMPIC® (Semaglutide)
Although originally developed for type 2 diabetes, Ozempic is now widely used for weight loss due to
its effectiveness in regulating blood sugar and reducing appetite. It is a once-weekly injection and
has been prescribed off-label for weight loss under medical supervision. However, in recent months a
licenced version of Ozempic has become available that is the same as Ozempic™, but it licenced
under the name Wegovy™.
WEGOVY® (Semaglutide)
Wegovy is a once-weekly weight loss injection that works similarly to Saxenda but contains a stronger
formulation for greater appetite control. It is approved for individuals with a BMI of 30+ or BMI of 27+
with weight-related conditions.
MOUNJARO™ (Tirzepatide)
Mounjaro is a newer, dual-action weight loss injection that targets both GLP-1 and GIP receptors,
making it highly effective for weight loss and blood sugar control. It is a once-weekly injection
currently approved for type 2 diabetes, with increasing use in medical weight loss programs.
Following a full medical consultation with a qualified medical professional you may be considered a candidate for weight loss injection therapy if you:
We believe that whatever provider you choose, there should be a
THREE-STEP process to ensure that the treatment is suitable for you and that you are supported
throughout your journey for continuity of care.
Step ONE - Consultation - A thorough assessment with our doctor to determine if
weight loss injections are right for you.
Step TWO - Personalised Treatment Plan - Based on your medical history and
weight loss goals, we will prescribe the most suitable injection.
Step THREE - Ongoing Support - Regular check-ins to monitor progress, adjust
dosages if needed, and provide lifestyle guidance.
Despite seeing these treatments all over social media please remember that first and
foremost they are medical treatments (no matter how much gloss an "influencer" may add!)
One patient's experience can be very different to the next, so it is important that you are
correctly assessed for treatment by a medical practitioner who is able to give you all the
information needed for you to make an informed decision. We recommend that whoever you choose,
it is more prudent to choose one that is:
Doctor-led - so it provides treatment
with expert supervision
Safe, clinically approved medications -
they use only approved medications, correctly sourced and tailored to your needs
Ongoing support & guidance - you
should be given this as standard for continuity of care.
Holistic approach - they offer you
support and advice that includes, nutrition, gut health & lifestyle recommendations for long term success.
Weight loss injection pens are effective tools for managing weight. However, like any medication, they can cause side-effects, and it is important that patients are aware of them. While most side-effects are mild and temporary, some may require medical attention. Below is an overview of the most common side-effects you may experience.
Mild to Moderate Side-Effects
These side effects are common and usually improve as your body adjusts to the medication:
In rare cases, some individuals may experience more serious side-effects, and these should be discussed with you prior to you starting treatment.
Using a weight loss injection pen correctly ensures optimal results and helps minimise side-effects. Always follow your healthcare provider's instructions. Typically, injections are administered once daily or once weekly, depending on the medication. The pen is injected subcutaneously (under the skin) in areas such as the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Rotate injection sites to avoid irritation and never share your pen with others. If you miss a dose, follow your doctor's guidance on when to take the next one.
Weight loss results with injection pens vary based on factors such as diet, exercise,
and individual response to the medication. Clinical studies have shown that patients using
GLP-1 receptor agonists can lose an average of 10-15% of their body weight over several months
when combined with a healthy lifestyle.
Some people may experience more significant weight loss,
while others may see a more gradual progress. Consistency with medication, balanced nutrition, and
regular physical activity enhance results. Your healthcare provider should help set realistic
expectations and track your progress.
There are so many companies out there offering so many weight loss options. There are so many 'angles' and so many fad diets resulting in so much darn confusion (or noise!) these days around food, healthy living and weight loss!
There is an endless list of choices which can often end up confusing us! We know that a confused
mind does nothing or makes bad choices or it just gives up and ends up drowning its sorrows in a large
tub of very delicious procrastination-flavoured ice cream!
Next time you are in the supermarket just notice how much of the store is dedicated to fresh produce
and how much is not! It's quite an eye opener and once you notice it you cannot unsee it! The aisles
have rows upon rows of shelves just packed full of highly processed foods, convenience foods and high
sugar foods. These are all packaged to appeal to your eye, flavoured
to appeal to your taste buds and
priced to appeal to your purse! However, they are not necessarily designed to appeal to the needs of the
cells in your body and your longer-term health.
Our aim is to help you cut through all that noise and confusion and help you find the solutions that
work BEST for you. Weight loss injections pens are clearly an effective treatment for some, but other
treatments do exist that help you achieve a healthier weight - but without the need for injection and
the possible side-effects.
Injections pens are one option, and we also offer Alevere Therapy which is also a doctor-led medically
supervised treatment that ensures you are nutritionally supported while you lose weight. With Alevere,
you can typically lose around one stone or more per month.
Click here or go to the foot of the page to view a practical comparison guide between Alevere Therapy
and the weight loss injection pens.
We also offer our Essentials30 Plan than helps you better understand the food that serve your body and
the ones that don't. With Essentials30 you can typically lose around half a stone per month.
A consultation is your time with Dr Xavier, who has 19 years' experience in helping people to
lose weight. We have a very wide range of different weight loss treatments, so it is an important
opportunity for you to find out ALL the options available and suitable for you following a full
medical history and assessment. It is also an important opportunity for you to have all your questions
answered and then take time afterwards to reflect, then decide on your options.
Click here to book a consultation or to find out more.
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