Semaglutide
A Modern Approach to Weight Management
Weight management remains one of the most common health challenges worldwide. While lifestyle changes are essential, many individuals struggle to maintain results long-term. Semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist originally used for diabetes, has now become a leading treatment for safe and sustainable weight management.
What is Semaglutide?
Semaglutide is a medication that mimics a natural hormone in the body called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), which regulates appetite, satiety, and blood sugar.
By slowing gastric emptying, reducing hunger, and supporting healthier food choices, semaglutide helps patients naturally eat less and sustain weight loss.
Types of Semaglutide
Ozempic®
Primary use: Type 2 diabetes (also widely prescribed off-label for weight loss)
Form: Weekly injection pen
Dosage: Typically 0.25mg to 2mg once weekly
Notes: Commonly started at a low dose and gradually increased to minimise side effects
Wegovy®
Primary use: Specifically approved for weight management
Form: Weekly injection pen
Dosage: Ranges up to 2.4mg once weekly
Notes: The only semaglutide formulation FDA-approved solely for weight loss
Rybelsus®
Primary use: Type 2 diabetes
Form: Oral tablet — taken once daily
Dosage: Typically 3mg to 14mg daily
Notes: Convenient for those who prefer not to use injections, though weight loss results may be slightly less compared to injectable forms
Conclusion
Semaglutide represents a breakthrough in weight management, offering different types (Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Rybelsus®) to suit varying patient needs and preferences. At Om Aesthetics Clinic, we personalise every plan to ensure safe, effective, and lasting results.
To find out which option is right for you, book a consultation with us at TripleOne Somerset.
FAQ
Some pharmacies prepare compounded semaglutide formulations, often combined with other peptides like B12.
Important: At Om Aesthetics Clinic, we prioritise safety and quality, using only approved, regulated formulations to ensure patients receive the most effective and reliable treatment.
Large-scale studies show patients can achieve 15–20% body weight reduction over 68 weeks when semaglutide is paired with lifestyle adjustments. These results are significantly greater than most other medical weight-loss options.
Semaglutide may be recommended for:
Adults with BMI ≥30 (obesity)
Adults with BMI ≥27 (overweight) with related health issues (high blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, sleep apnea)
Patients who have struggled with weight loss despite healthy lifestyle changes
1. Comprehensive Consultation – Full medical history and suitability check
2. Personalised Treatment Plan – Choosing the most appropriate type of semaglutide (injection vs oral, diabetes vs weight-loss indication)
3. Stepwise Dosing – Gradual dose increase to minimise side effects
4. Monitoring & Support – Regular reviews, lab checks if needed, and lifestyle guidance
Common: Nausea, bloating, constipation, mild diarrhea (usually temporary as the body adapts)
Rare but serious: Pancreatitis, gallbladder issues (carefully screened for before starting treatment)
Doctor-led treatment with safety as the top priority
Evidence-based prescribing (no unregulated shortcuts)
Holistic approach: medical therapy combined with nutrition and lifestyle guidance
Ethical practice: transparent expectations, sustainable results
Our Doctor Profile
Dr Neil (Nilesh Pawar)
Dr. Neil graduated from the esteemed Grant Medical College in 2010 with first-class honours in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). Ever since studying medicine, Dr. Neil has always been passionate about aesthetics and anti-aging treatments. After graduating from medical school, he was awarded a full scholarship to pursue a research fellowship in New York, USA. He focused on the study of Alzheimer’s Disease and other aging-related diseases. Through his research studies, Dr. Neil gained a deep understanding of the pathology of aging-related diseases and the therapeutic modalities that alleviate the impacts of such diseases. His fellowship also further strengthened his passion for the field of aesthetics and anti-aging medicine.
Dr. Neil is one of the very few to be accredited with a Board Certification in Aesthetic Medicine by the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine in Singapore. He has obtained all his national aesthetic certificates of competence to perform aesthetic procedures from the National Skin Center, Singapore.
To further advance his understanding of skin-related topics and aesthetic techniques, Dr. Neil undertook a Graduate Diploma in Dermatology at the Queen Mary University of London, where he graduated with a Distinction. He also received rigorous clinical training in aesthetic medicine from expert dermatologists and plastic surgeons from Korea, the USA, and Europe. He keeps his medical practice up-to-date by regularly attending international conferences and workshops on the emerging technologies and procedures in aesthetic medicine. With his notable experience and involvement in clinical practice and research, he has published extensively in several peer-reviewed journals.
Today, Dr. Neil is known for being an expert in delivering natural results through his precise and artistic approach to aesthetic procedures. He specializes in all face lifting and face slimming procedures and has developed his own combination protocols to get effective results. He also attends to patients for various other aesthetic procedures such as nose augmentation, chin sculpting, face fillers, face/body slimming procedures, and various laser procedures.
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Grant Medical College, Bombay)
- Board Certified in Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM, USA)
- Diploma in Clinical Dermatology (Distinction) (UK)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM, USA)
- International Certificate in Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM, USA)
- Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (NUS, Singapore)
- International Certificate in Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM, USA)
- Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (NUS, Singapore)
- Certificate of Training – Regenera Activa by Rigenera-HBW Technology
- Certificate of Competence: Dermal fillers injection, Dermatological Society of Singapore – NSC (Singapore)
- Certificate of Competence: Botulinum Toxin injection, Dermatological Society of Singapore – NSC (Singapore)
- Certificate of Competence: Dermal fillers injection, Aesthetic Dermatology Educational Group (Singapore)
- Certificate of Competence: Botulinum Toxin injection, Aesthetic Dermatology Educational Group (Singapore)
- Certificate of Competence: Devices for Skin Tightening, Aesthetic Dermatology Educational Group (Singapore)
- Certificate of Competence: Non-Surgical Body Contouring, Aesthetic Dermatology Educational Group (Singapore)
- Certificate of Competence: Laser, Aesthetic Dermatology Educational Group (Singapore)
- Certificate of Competence: Chemical Peels, Aesthetic Dermatology Educational Group (Singapore)
- Certificate of Training – Fillers, Lasers and Rejuran, Asian Centre of Aesthetics and Surgery
- Certificate of Training – Ellanse Collagen filler
- Certificate of Training – Restylane Fillers, Galderma
- Certificate of Training – Stylage fillers, Vivacy Paris
- Certificate of Training – Cleviel fillers, Korea
