Medical Weight Management
GreenLink Medical Clinic offers treatment with Wegovy® and Mounjaro® for suitable patients as part of a medically supervised weight management programme.
At GreenLink Medical Clinic, we provide personalised weight management programmes combining lifestyle advice with modern medical treatments where appropriate.
🟢 Once-weekly injection
❤️ Clinically proven weight loss
👨⚕️ Medical supervision
Understanding Obesity
Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is about more than appearance—it reduces your risk of diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver disease and many other chronic medical conditions.
Obesity is now recognised as a chronic medical condition rather than simply a lifestyle issue. It is influenced by many factors, including genetics, hormones, appetite regulation, environment and daily habits.
Medical Weight Management at GreenLink
✅Doctor-led programme
✅ Personalised treatment plan
✅ Wegovy & Mounjaro available (when appropriate)
✅ Long-term follow-up
Why Do We Gain Weight?
What affects body weight?
- Food intake
- Physical activity
- Metabolism
- Hormones
- Sleep
- Stress
- Genetics
In Simple Terms
Calories in
↓
Calories out
↓
Excess energy stored as fat
↓
Weight increases
💡 Key Point
Weight gain is rarely due to one factor alone. Lifestyle, medical conditions and metabolism all play a role.
🌿 Why Choose Medical Weight Management?
✅ Improve your overall health
✅ Reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure
✅ Increase energy and improve mobility
✅ Improve sleep quality and confidence
✅ Achieve sustainable weight loss with medical support
🩺 Your Weight Loss Journey
1️⃣ Consultation
Discuss your medical history, lifestyle and goals.
2️⃣ Medical assessment
Review your BMI, health conditions and suitability.
3️⃣ Personalised treatment plan
Lifestyle advice with medication if appropriate.
4️⃣ Ongoing support
Regular reviews to help you stay on track.
Benefits of Losing Weight
You may benefit from a medical weight management programme if you:
- Have difficulty losing weight despite making sustained changes to your diet and physical activity.
- Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) in the overweight or obese range.
- Have obesity-related medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, fatty liver disease or obstructive sleep apnoea.
- Have experienced repeated weight regain after previous attempts to lose weight.
- Are looking for a medically supervised and personalised approach to long-term weight management.
Who Is Suitable for Weight Loss Medication?
Weight loss medications should only be prescribed after a medical assessment.
In Singapore, medications such as Wegovy® and Mounjaro® are generally prescribed according to their approved licensing criteria.
In general, treatment may be considered for adults who:
- Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 kg/m² or above
- Have a BMI of 27 kg/m² or above together with weight-related medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension or obstructive sleep apnoea.
During your consultation, we will review your medical history, current medications, lifestyle and weight loss goals before discussing whether medical treatment is appropriate for you.
Understanding BMI in Asians
Asian populations develop obesity-related health risks at lower BMI levels than Western populations.
In Singapore, the Ministry of Health and the Health Promotion Board use lower BMI cut-offs when assessing overweight and obesity in Asian adults. These cut-offs help identify individuals who may benefit from earlier lifestyle intervention and medical assessment.
During your consultation, we will assess your overall health profile rather than relying on BMI alone.
BMI Categories for Asian Adults
🟢 Healthy Weight
BMI: 18.5–22.9
🟡 Overweight
BMI: 23.0–27.4
🔴 Obesity
BMI: ≥27.5
Our Medical Weight Management Programme
Our programme combines medical expertise, personalised lifestyle advice and regular follow-up to help you achieve sustainable weight loss. Every treatment plan is tailored to your individual health needs and goals.
🩺 Medical Assessment
Review your health, BMI, medical conditions and previous weight-loss efforts.
🏃 Physical Activity
Exercise recommendations tailored to your fitness level and medical conditions.
🥗 Nutrition & Lifestyle
Practical dietary advice and realistic lifestyle changes that fit into your daily routine.
📈 Regular Follow-up
Track your progress, adjust treatment when needed and stay motivated.
💉 Medication
Evidence-based medications such as Wegovy® or Mounjaro® may be recommended after assessment.
🎯 Long-Term Success
Our goal is sustainable weight loss and better long-term health—not short-term dieting.
Evidence-Based Weight Loss Medications
At GreenLink Medical Clinic, we prescribe evidence-based weight-loss medications when appropriate.
During your consultation, we will recommend the option that best suits your medical history, lifestyle and goals.
Modern weight-loss medications such as GLP-1 receptor agonists work by mimicking natural hormones that help regulate appetite, increase feelings of fullness and slow stomach emptying.
This helps many people eat less and achieve sustainable weight loss when combined with lifestyle changes.
Compare Wegovy® and Mounjaro®
Both Wegovy® and Mounjaro® are effective once-weekly prescription medications for weight management. While they work differently, both can help achieve significant and sustained weight loss when combined with healthy lifestyle changes.
🟢 Wegovy® (Semaglutide)
Weekly GLP-1 receptor agonist
✔ Once-weekly injection
✔ Helps reduce appetite
✔ Proven weight-loss benefits
🔵 Mounjaro® (Tirzepatide)
Dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist
✔ Once-weekly injection
✔ Greater average weight loss in clinical studies
✔ Reduces Visceral Fat and Subcutaneous Fat
Not sure which medication is right for you? During your consultation, we’ll discuss your medical history, weight-loss goals and lifestyle to recommend the treatment that best suits your needs.
What to Expect Over Time
Weight loss with these medications is gradual and steady.
Every patient’s journey is different, but most people follow a similar pattern during treatment.
Here is a general timeline:
🟢 Month 1
You may notice reduced appetite.
Mild side effects are common as your body adjusts.
Weight loss may be modest at this stage.
🟢 Month 2
Most early side effects begin to improve.
Weight loss begins to become noticeable.
Energy levels often improve.
🟢 Month 3
Weight loss often becomes more noticeable.
Blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels may start to improve.
🟢 Month 4
Continued steady weight loss.
Maximum benefit is usually seen around 12+ months of treatment.
🟢 Beyond Month 4
Most patients continue treatment with regular reviews.
Weight loss generally continues gradually,
with the greatest improvements often seen between 3 and 12 months.
Getting the Best Results
These medications work best when combined with healthy lifestyle changes. They are powerful tools — but not a complete replacement for diet and exercise.
🥗 Diet Tips
• Eat regular, balanced meals
• Focus on protein (meat, fish, eggs, legumes) to preserve muscle
• Reduce ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks
• Increase vegetables, fruits, and wholegrains
• Eat slowly — your fullness signals are slower than usual
🏃 Exercise Tips
• Aim for 150 mins of moderate activity per week
• Include resistance/strength training to protect muscle
• Start gently if you are not used to exercising
• Walking is a great starting point
• Exercise also improves mood and energy levels
Common Side Effects (Usually Temporary)
Most side effects are related to the gut and are usually mild and temporary — especially during the dose-increase phase. They tend to improve after a few weeks.
• Nausea — most common, especially at the start
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea or constipation
• Reduced appetite (this is actually part of how the medicine works!)
• Burping or bloating
• Tiredness
Tips to Reduce Side Effects
• Eat smaller, more frequent meals
• Avoid fatty, fried, or very rich foods
• Eat slowly and chew your food well
• Stay well hydrated — sip water throughout the day
• Avoid lying down right after eating
• Do not skip meals — eating nothing can make nausea worse
Thinking About Medical Weight Management?
Every patient is different. We will recommend a personalised treatment plan based on your medical history, weight-loss goals and lifestyle.
If you’ve been struggling to lose weight despite diet and exercise, we’re here to help.
Weight Loss Consultations in Khatib & Yishun
Looking for medical weight management in Khatib or Yishun?
GreenLink Medical Clinic provides evidence-based treatment with Wegovy® and Mounjaro®, together with ongoing medical support to help you achieve sustainable results.
📍 Conveniently located 2 minutes from Khatib MRT station, near Yishun.
💉Wegovy® (Semaglutide)
How it works:
Semaglutide mimics a natural gut hormone called GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1).
This hormone is released after meals and signals to your brain that you are full. It also slows stomach emptying, so you feel satisfied for longer, and helps keep blood sugar levels stable.
What to expect:
- Once-weekly injection under the skin (tummy, thigh, or upper arm)
- Dose is gradually increased over several months to reduce side effects
- Average weight loss of around 15% of body weight over 68 weeks
- Reduces visceral fat (dangerous fat stored around internal organs) as well as overall body fat
💉 Mounjaro® (Tirzepatide)
How it works:
Tirzepatide is a dual-action medication — it activates two hormones at the same time: GLP-1 (like semaglutide) and GIP (Glucose-dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide). This combination works more powerfully on hunger, metabolism, and fat storage than GLP-1 alone.
What to expect:
- Once-weekly injection under the skin (tummy, thigh, or upper arm)
- Dose is gradually increased over several months to reduce side effects
- Average weight loss of 20–22% of body weight
- Particularly effective at reducing dangerous fat around the organs (visceral fat) and under the skin (subcutaneous fat)
Additional benefit — Visceral and Subcutaneous Fat:
Both medications reduce visceral fat — but tirzepatide’s additional GIP action appears to target fat tissue more powerfully, particularly fat stored around the organs (visceral fat) and under the skin (subcutaneous fat), resulting in greater overall fat loss relative to weight lost.
Additional benefit — Fatty Liver Disease:
Tirzepatide has shown particularly strong benefits for patients with fatty liver disease (also called NAFLD — Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease).
It helps reduce fat stored in the liver, lowers liver inflammation, and may help reverse early liver scarring. If your doctor has told you that you have a fatty liver, this medication may be especially beneficial for you.
GreenLink Medical Clinic is located in Khatib and welcomes patients from Yishun, Sembawang, Ang Mo Kio, Canberra and surrounding areas seeking medically supervised weight management.
GreenLink Medical Clinic
Khatib, Yishun