Private GP · Knightsbridge
Weight loss injections and prescriptions in Knightsbridge
A doctor-led assessment for prescription weight loss treatment. If medication is clinically appropriate, you receive a supervised plan with regular reviews and nutrition and activity guidance.
- Doctor and prescriber-led eligibility assessment
- Prescribed only where clinically appropriate
- Gradual dosing with scheduled reviews
- Guidance to protect muscle while you lose fat
A medically supervised path to lasting weight loss
Weight loss injections are based on GLP-1, a gut hormone released when you eat. It signals to the brain that you are full, slows how quickly the stomach empties and helps regulate blood sugar, so you can eat less without constant hunger.
These medicines are prescription-only in the UK and are not a quick fix or a cosmetic “last few pounds” solution. They are long-term treatments that work best alongside lasting changes to nutrition and activity. At Levirgo, every programme starts with a proper medical assessment, and treatment is only prescribed where it is safe and clinically appropriate for you.
Who can have weight loss injections?
A prescriber must confirm that treatment is clinically appropriate. Adjusted thresholds may apply for some ethnic backgrounds, and your full medical history is reviewed at your consultation.
Usually suitable if you have
- A BMI of 30 or above, or
- A BMI of 27 to 29.9 with a weight-related health problem, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnoea or prediabetes
What a supervised programme involves
Buying weight loss medication without a proper review risks the wrong dose, missed contraindications, unmanaged side effects and rapid regain when you stop. A supervised programme is designed to avoid all of these.
Your programme includes
- A full consultation covering your history, medications, measurements and blood pressure, with blood tests where indicated
- Confirmation of eligibility, and an honest discussion of alternatives and expectations
- A starting dose prescribed, with teaching on injection technique
- Scheduled reviews to check tolerance and progress, and to adjust your dose
- Nutrition and activity guidance focused on protein and resistance training
- A written maintenance and step-down plan
Safety and suitability
Weight loss injections are not suitable if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy; if you or a close relative have had medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2; if you have had pancreatitis; if you have severe gastrointestinal disease or gastroparesis; or if you have a current eating disorder. Several other conditions need caution, which is why a full history is taken at your consultation.
The most common side effects are nausea, constipation or diarrhoea, reflux and early fullness, mostly in the first week or two after each dose increase. Increasing the dose slowly, eating smaller, lower-fat meals and staying hydrated help to manage most of them. Rare but serious effects include pancreatitis and gallstones, and your prescriber will explain what to look out for.
Protecting muscle and skin
When weight comes off quickly, some of it can be lean muscle, which lowers your resting metabolism and makes regain easier. Eating enough protein, doing regular resistance training and avoiding too severe a calorie deficit all help to protect muscle while you lose fat, and your programme includes guidance on each.
Significant, rapid weight loss can also leave skin on the face, arms, abdomen and thighs looser. Where this happens, non-surgical options such as skin tightening can be combined with your programme, and our team will give you realistic advice on what each option can achieve.
Why Levirgo
Why choose Levirgo for medical weight loss
- Doctor and prescriber-led assessment against UK eligibility criteria
- Slow, comfortable dose increases with scheduled reviews
- Built-in guidance to protect muscle and metabolism
- A written maintenance and step-down plan, not an open-ended prescription
- No referral needed
- Direct
- Appointments up to
- 30 min
- Google rating
- 5★
- Beauchamp Place
- SW3
Your programme, step by step
Every weight loss programme at Levirgo starts with a confidential assessment. There is no obligation to proceed.
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Full consultation
Your history, current medications, measurements and blood pressure are reviewed, with blood tests where indicated.
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Eligibility and expectations
Your prescriber confirms whether treatment is appropriate and discusses alternatives and realistic expectations.
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Starting treatment
If suitable, a low starting dose is prescribed and you are shown how to inject it correctly.
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Reviews and adjustment
Scheduled reviews check how you are tolerating treatment and your progress. The dose only increases when the current one is comfortable.
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Maintenance plan
A written plan to protect your results, including a maintenance and eventual step-down approach.
These are long-term metabolic treatments, not a quick fix. Without lasting habit change, weight often returns after stopping, which is why nutrition, activity and maintenance planning are part of every programme.
Questions about medical weight loss
Can't see your question? Our team is happy to talk it through before you book.
Do I qualify for weight loss injections?
Usually you need a BMI of 30 or above, or 27 to 29.9 with a weight-related condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnoea. A prescriber confirms suitability at your consultation. They are not prescribed for cosmetic “last few pounds” weight loss.
Can I get weight loss injections without a consultation?
Not legally in the UK. They are prescription-only medicines that require a clinical assessment. Sellers offering them without a proper review are operating outside the rules and are a known source of counterfeit products.
What are the most common side effects?
Nausea, constipation or diarrhoea, reflux and early fullness, mostly in the first week or two after each dose increase. Slow dose increases, smaller lower-fat meals and hydration manage most of it. Rare but serious effects include pancreatitis and gallstones.
How is the dose increased?
You start on a low dose and move up in steps, only when the current dose is comfortable. Reaching the maximum dose is not the goal, and many people do well below it.
Will I lose muscle?
Some of any rapid weight loss can be lean tissue. Eating enough protein and doing two to three resistance training sessions a week substantially reduce muscle loss and help protect your metabolism.
What happens when I stop?
Appetite returns and, without established habit change, many people regain weight. That is why your programme includes nutrition and activity guidance and a maintenance or step-down plan rather than an abrupt stop.
Can I take them with other medications?
Often yes, but some medicines need adjusting because these treatments slow stomach emptying, including insulin and certain other diabetes medicines. Bring a full list of your medications to your consultation.
What our clients say
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Sandra Cani
1 year ago on Google
★★★★★
I went a bit less than two months ago to Levirgo clinic to slim down the belly pouch left from my two pregnancies. Fatiya was very professional. She explained the procedure before the treatment and proceeded with zeal and care. I am waiting to see the results after 12 weeks but so far (week 9) I already see a small reduction. I recommend the clinic and TruSculpt iD.
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Mahdi Tavakoli
1 year ago on Google
★★★★★
I visited Levirgo Clinic to help with back pain and tight shoulder muscle recovery from a sports injury, and I’m beyond happy with the results! The TruFlex treatment not only relieved my lower back pain but also reduced the inflammation and helped strengthen my back muscles. After just a few sessions I felt a noticeable increase in mobility and my muscle strength coming back — a game changer for getting back to my sport. Above all, the team has been beyond helpful and friendly, taking the time to get to know me and tailor the treatment to my injuries. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an effective solution for back pain or muscle strengthening after an injury.
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Parsa Sh
1 year ago on Google
★★★★★
I recently tried Levirgo Clinic’s fat loss treatment, and the experience was fantastic. The staff were incredibly supportive and attentive, making sure I felt comfortable from start to finish. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for an effective and non-invasive approach to fat loss.
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Alan Pearce
1 year ago on Google
★★★★★
Excellent service. Fatemeh explained everything very well and I was very happy with how everything was done in such a friendly and professional way.
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Javad M
1 year ago on Google
★★★★★
I’m a dad with two kids, a desk job, and no time to exercise — this clinic has been a game changer. They tailored their treatments to my needs, which helped me slim down and tone up without needing the gym. I am very pleased with the results. Hannah and the team are friendly, well informed, and made me feel comfortable, and the sessions are quick so it was easy to fit in.
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Hanieh Mirzaei
1 year ago on Google
★★★★★
I recently lost a lot of weight and my face was extremely droopy — I looked older than my actual age — so I decided to have fillers, anti-wrinkle treatment and a thread lift. The doctor was extremely professional and listened to my concerns as I was worried about looking plastic and unnatural. She spent a lot of time explaining the process, asked me to show a picture of my ideal face, and reassured me about the products used. The process was smooth and the result is magical: youthful skin and a real self-esteem boost. Prices are fair and the staff are friendly. I will definitely be back.
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Naser Moradi
1 year ago on Google
★★★★★
I went to Levirgo for body contouring with TruSculpt Flex. I have a healthy, active lifestyle but wanted to recover from an injury and work on my abs while I couldn’t go to the gym. The team are very professional and listen before approaching any treatment. Each session was bespoke and tailored to my condition. The result was fast — even more effective than gym alone. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a body treatment or fat loss.
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