Medical Weight Management Programme

The medical weight management programme at Edwin Lim Medical Aesthetic Clinic takes a holistic approach to excess weight and obesity, recognising that sustainable fat loss requires medical oversight, behavioural change support, and — where clinically indicated — pharmacotherapy. Dr Edwin Lim conducts an initial consultation that reviews the patient's BMI, waist circumference, blood pressure, cardiovascular risk factors, and any contributory medical…

For patients who meet criteria (BMI ≥ 27 with comorbidity, or BMI ≥ 30), the programme can incorporate GLP-1 receptor agonist pharmacotherapy with semaglutide or tirzepatide. For those who prefer or who are not yet suitable for injectable therapy, the programme offers structured dietary counselling, meal replacement guidance, and regular weigh-ins with monitoring of key health markers.

The clinic's dual role as a medical aesthetic practice also allows it to integrate body-contouring interventions for patients approaching their target weight. Fat freezing (cryolipolysis) can address diet-resistant fat pockets in the abdomen, flanks, thighs, and arms, while HIFU can tighten loose skin following significant weight loss. This integration of medical and aesthetic tools under a single physician makes the Edwin Lim programme particularly…