Treatments
Weight Management
Cosmex Weight Management Clinic in Cambridge.
As a member of the National Medical Weight Loss Programme since 2020, Cosmex has witnessed how the introduction of Ozempic and more recently the more advanced Mounjaro have revolutionised weight management treatment. Mounjaro has now superseded Ozempic/Wygovy as it is more effective and in our experience produces fewer side effects.
As such it is a core part of our treatment. However, it is a powerful medicine and does need to be prescribed under medical supervision. A requirement we take seriously and one reason why we accurately measure your body composition instead of relying upon an online assessment.
Initial Consultation
Once you request a consultation prior to entering the weight management programme, you will be sent a questionnaire to complete at home before attending the clinic.
When you first come to the clinic we will…
1. Measure Your Height
A simple but important first step to track progress.
2. Measure Your Waist
This helps assess body fat distribution.
3. Body Composition Scan
The InBody machine gives a detailed breakdown of your body.
4. Consultation & Review
Meet with our Clinical Director to discuss your health.
5. Treatment & Training
Start your weight loss journey
It is important to realise that weight management is a lifelong quest. Do not be in a tearing hurry to lose weight as that can be counterproductive. A steady rate of weight loss will be advised and trying to go much faster will also cause excessive muscle loss.
Mounjaro has now been approved by the FDA in the USA for long term use and in the UK, NICE has approved it for continued use for up to 2 years. It is therefore possible to rely entirely upon Mounjaro for your weight management but that is NOT what we advocate.
We will encourage you to use Mounjaro to initially jump start your weight management but for you to then progressively take more control. The reason for this is that Maunjaro and pharmaceuticals that work in a similar way Ozempic/Wygovy, have a major effect upon your appetite, but they do not retrain your mind.
You will also be more successful in the long term if you use Mounjaro as an aid and do not see it as the complete answer. We also encourage patients to exercise, both to aid weight loss and to reduce muscle loss.
You will be given advice on this during your initial consultation.
Ongoing Treatment
We encourage all patients to have a regular Inbody body composition assessment. This provides an insight into what is happening to your body. In addition to overall weight loss we will also be interested in:
- Any side effects you may be experiencing – these can generally be eliminated through treatment management and lifestyle changes
- Your rate of weight loss – important for sustainability
- Your rate of muscle loss – very important for when you stop taking Maunjaro – muscle helps to consume energy even at rest
- Changes to your visceral fat - excess visceral fat causes inflammation in the body which is the root cause of several serious lifestyle related conditions
- Your diet - what you eat, when and portion size are all important.
- We would certainly want you have an Inbody assessment before increasing the dosage of Maunjaro.
Beyond Mounjaro
The weight loss/management industry has been developed over the past 50 years in response to our changing lifestyles that are leading to a range of lifestyle illnesses.
Mounjaro is a powerful tool in this fight although at Cosmex we much prefer an approach where you the patient take more control over your weight management after the initial Mounjaro phase. How long the initial phase will last depends very largely upon you and “how far “ you have to travel.
For people who would like to take back control of their weight management once their weight has come under control, we recommend. Maeve Thompson-Starkey Functional Medicine Nutritionist
What our customers say about us.
Thank you for being so friendly and professional. I feel safe in your very capable hands! The follow-up appointment was great and I look forward to seeing you again.
Jo
January 2021
Fantastic results as always. Professional and friendly. Would not go anywhere else.
Sarah
January 2023
I will be booking both treatments Samantha and I discussed and I hope to be purchasing the skin care next week. Samantha was brilliant and I can’t wait to see the results. My mum is considering some treatments too!
Miss
December 2021
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Clinic Information.
Get in Touch
Address
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Cosmex Clinic, Maris Lane,
Cambridge, CB2 9LG
Opening Hours
- Monday – 09:00 to 17:30
- Tuesday – 09:00 to 17:30
- Wednesday – 09:00 to 19:00
- Thursday – 09:00 to 17:30
- Friday – 09:00 to 17:30
- Saturday – Closed
- Sunday – Closed
Lou Sommereux
Clinic Director