Excess body weight can affect much more than how you feel about your appearance. For some people, losing weight can become increasingly difficult despite making changes to diet, activity and lifestyle, particularly when appetite, hormones, metabolism, menopause or other health factors are involved.
At Pure Perfection, our approach is centred around personalised weight loss support rather than short-term dieting. Where clinically appropriate, prescription weight loss medication such as Wegovy® or Mounjaro® may form part of a medically guided programme, alongside ongoing support to help you work towards realistic, sustainable goals.
What is Considered Excess Body Weight?
Excess body weight generally refers to carrying more body fat than is considered healthy for an individual. It can range from being overweight to living with obesity, but weight alone does not provide a complete picture of someone’s health.
Body mass index, or BMI, is commonly used as one part of an assessment, although factors such as waist measurement, medical history, existing health conditions and individual circumstances are also important.
For some people, excess weight can increase the risk of health problems over time. It can also affect mobility, energy levels, confidence and overall quality of life, which is why weight management should be approached as an individual health concern rather than simply an aesthetic one.
What Causes Excess Body Weight?
Body weight is influenced by a complex combination of factors. Food intake and physical activity play a role, but they are only part of the picture.
Genetics, appetite regulation, metabolism, sleep, stress, hormonal changes and certain medications or medical conditions can all influence weight. Changes during perimenopause and menopause may also affect body composition and where fat is stored.
Previous dieting can make weight management particularly frustrating, with repeated cycles of losing and regaining weight. Understanding your health, lifestyle and previous experiences allows us to consider a more personalised approach rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all weight loss plan.
Treatment for Excess Body Weight at Pure Perfection
Personalised Weight Loss Support
Our personalised weight loss support begins with an appropriate assessment of your health, goals and suitability for treatment.
Where clinically appropriate, prescription weight loss medication may be considered as part of your programme. These treatments are designed to support appetite regulation, helping suitable patients manage hunger and food intake alongside sustainable lifestyle changes.
Wegovy®
Wegovy® contains semaglutide and is a prescription medication used for weight management in eligible patients. It works by mimicking a naturally occurring hormone involved in appetite regulation, helping you feel fuller and supporting reduced food intake.
Treatment is not suitable for everyone and requires clinical assessment before prescribing.
Mounjaro®
Mounjaro® contains tirzepatide and acts on hormonal pathways involved in appetite and blood glucose regulation. For suitable patients, it may be prescribed as part of a medically supported approach to weight management.
As with Wegovy, suitability is assessed individually, and medication should be used alongside appropriate nutritional, lifestyle and ongoing clinical support.
Weight loss is rarely a completely linear process. Regular review allows progress, side effects and treatment response to be monitored so that your programme can be adjusted where appropriate.
FAQs
Why am I struggling to lose weight?
Weight is influenced by many factors beyond willpower, including genetics, appetite regulation, metabolism, hormones, sleep, stress, medications and lifestyle. An assessment can help identify the factors that may be relevant to you.
What are Wegovy and Mounjaro?
Wegovy and Mounjaro are prescription medicines that can be used for weight management in eligible patients. They work on hormonal pathways involved in appetite and feelings of fullness, although they contain different active ingredients and work in different ways.
Is weight loss medication suitable for everyone?
No. Prescription weight loss medication has specific eligibility criteria, contraindications and potential side effects. Your medical history and individual circumstances need to be assessed before treatment can be prescribed.
Will I still need to make lifestyle changes?
Yes. Medication is intended to support weight management rather than replace nutrition, movement and sustainable lifestyle changes. These elements remain an important part of longer-term weight management.
What happens as I lose weight?
As well as changes in body weight and measurements, significant weight loss can sometimes affect facial volume and skin laxity. Where these changes become a concern, they can be assessed separately and appropriate skin or aesthetic treatments discussed.