Weight Management

Combining GLP-1 Therapy and Body Contouring

Combining GLP-1 Therapy and Body Contouring

Maintaining a healthy weight is not just about numbers on a scale — it is about improving energy, confidence, and overall well-being. At our aesthetic clinic, we offer a comprehensive weight management plan that integrates medical, nutritional, and aesthetic approaches to help you achieve sustainable and visible results.


The Medical Approach: GLP-1 Therapy

GLP-1 receptor agonists (such as semaglutide or tirzepatide) are innovative, clinically proven medications that help regulate appetite and improve metabolic control. Originally developed for diabetes, they have become a cornerstone in medical weight management due to their effectiveness and safety profile.

How GLP-1 Works

  • Suppresses appetite by acting on brain receptors that control hunger and satiety.
  • Slows gastric emptying, so you feel full for longer.
  • Improves insulin sensitivity and glucose control, reducing cravings and stabilising energy levels.

Medications for our modern times

We have all inherited the hunters and gatherers' best genes for survival. Whoever fattens up enough will survive the unforeseen — but we are now living in different times.

Body Contouring Treatments

While GLP-1 therapy reduces overall body fat, some areas may be more resistant to weight loss. This is where aesthetic body contouring complements medical therapy — refining and sculpting your silhouette once the weight begins to stabilise.

Treatment Method Ideal For Key Benefits
Fat Freezing (Cryolipolysis) Controlled cooling destroys fat cells Abdomen, flanks, thighs Non-surgical fat reduction with no downtime
Radiofrequency (RF) Tightening Deep thermal energy stimulates collagen and elastin Abdomen, arms, lower face Firms and tightens post-weight-loss skin
BodyTite / Morpheus8 Radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis Larger or sagging areas Simultaneously reduces fat and tightens skin
Liposuction (Minimally Invasive) Targeted fat removal under local anaesthesia Persistent fat pockets Immediate and reshaping results

These modalities are customised to your stage of transformation — whether you are beginning medical weight loss or refining your new shape after GLP-1 therapy.

About the procedure

A Personalised, Doctor-Led Plan

Each treatment plan begins with a comprehensive medical assessment. Your doctor will:

  • Evaluate metabolic, hormonal, and lifestyle factors.
  • Determine whether GLP-1 therapy is appropriate for you.
  • Create a progressive plan that combines nutrition, activity, medication, and aesthetic procedures for synergistic effect.

Your progress will be monitored closely, with periodic reviews to optimise results and ensure safety.

Is It Right for You?

GLP-1 therapy and body contouring are suitable for adults struggling with excess weight, stubborn fat areas, or post-pregnancy changes — especially when diet and exercise alone have plateaued. A doctor’s evaluation is essential to rule out contraindications and to tailor the programme safely to your needs.

Our Founder

Dr David Loh

Dr David Loh Our Founder

Dr. David Loh founded David Loh Surgery in 2002, during the early days of Aesthetic Medicine. He obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the National University of Singapore and has over 30 years of clinical experience, with more than 20 years dedicated to aesthetics.

Dr Loh is Accredited by MOH to perform liposuction. He is best known as an international trainer for BTX and Dermal Fillers. He has published extensively on injection techniques and the management of serious complications, with one of his papers awarded a Gold Medal by the PRS Global Journal. His contributions to the field include serving as the immediate past President of the Society of Aesthetic Medicine in Singapore.

Want to know which procedure is suitable for you? Speak with Dr David Loh.

Feel free to call us at +65 6733 5300 for further details.

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