Dr. Gonçal Lloveras specialist in weight loss
Doctor specializing in weight loss
Pharmacological treatment for weight loss
Are you thinking about starting pharmacological treatment to lose weight?
Pharmacological treatment is always prescribed after a medical assessment that determines whether it is right for you, and it comes with follow-up and guidance on diet and physical activity. Not every patient is a candidate.
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Treatment duration:
6 and 12 months
Protocol:
Fully personalized
Follow-up
Day to day
What is pharmacological treatment for weight loss?
Pharmacological treatment for weight loss is a medical approach that uses the latest prescription medication, supervised by a professional, to help reduce body weight in people with overweight or obesity who have not achieved a satisfactory result with diet and exercise alone. It also achieves very good results in patients who have had intragastric balloons placed or have undergone bariatric surgery and have regained weight.
It is not a miracle solution, but a controlled medical treatment that acts on different mechanisms in the body: at the brain, metabolic and hormonal levels.
Types of treatment
Medications that reduce appetite, among other positive effects
These medications are analogs of gut hormones that act on receptors in the central nervous system, on metabolism through hormone receptors and on how the stomach works. They help to reduce appetite and increase the feeling of fullness, make better use of blood glucose by increasing insulin secretion, and act on glucagon receptors to regulate metabolism. Taken together, these effects help control the amount of food eaten, improving the use of nutrients, preventing the buildup of fat reserves and increasing metabolism.
Combined or personalized treatments
In every case a personalized approach is used, adjusting the type of medication, the dose and the treatment plan to each patient.
What does the pharmacological treatment process involve?
Pharmacological treatment for weight loss follows a structured, personalized medical process designed to ensure safety, effectiveness and sustainable results. It is not just a matter of prescribing a medication, but of supporting the patient through a weight loss and weight management plan.
Personalized medical assessment
The first consultation is with the same doctor who will monitor you, so that the right individualized treatment regimen can be prescribed. A full medical history will be taken, along with a complete assessment of your body composition, including weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), body fat, skeletal muscle mass, visceral fat and basal metabolic rate, among other measurements. A full set of lab tests will also be requested.
Choosing the most suitable treatment
Once the assessment is complete, the doctor decides on the most appropriate medication based on the patient's metabolic profile, the degree of overweight or obesity, their eating behavior and realistic weight loss goals. At this stage, you receive a detailed explanation of how the treatment works, how it should be used and what results can be expected. You are given a prescription for the appropriate medication.
Starting treatment and a habits plan
The start of treatment always comes with a healthy, sustainable habits plan that takes into account the importance of prioritizing quality of life. The medication is part of a program that includes nutritional recommendations, gradual lifestyle changes and physical activity guidelines adapted to each person. The aim is to enhance the results of the treatment and make them last. You are given the medical prescription for the prescribed medication.
Regular medical follow-up
Throughout the treatment, regular medical check-ups are carried out every 3 months to assess changes in weight and body composition, adjust the dose or regimen if necessary, check how well the treatment is tolerated and address any possible side effects. This follow-up is key to staying motivated and ensuring proper adherence to the plan. Patients can contact the doctor whenever they have questions or need a new prescription, including by phone.
Consolidating results
Once the target has been reached, the medical team designs a maintenance phase aimed at avoiding the rebound effect, consolidating the habits acquired and preserving the results in the long term, ensuring stable, healthy progress.
Start seeing yourself the way you want to feel.
The goal of the treatment is safe, sustainable weight loss that improves body image and, above all, health and quality of life.
How much does pharmacological treatment for weight loss cost?
At Instituto de Benito, we understand that the path to wellbeing requires a comprehensive approach. Each treatment is designed in a fully personalized way, under the highest standards of quality, safety and medical supervision.
Nutrition program fees and details
Individual consultations:
- Nutrition & Obesity consultation: €100
- Follow-up visit: €80
Support plans:
- 6-month package: €595
- 12-month package: €995
- Medical assurance: All programs are carried out under the highest standards of quality, safety and strict medical supervision.
- Costs included: The final price includes the initial and subsequent medical assessments, regular body composition reviews, adjustments to the regimen and ongoing clinical support from the doctor.
- Costs not included: The cost of the medication is not included in IdB's fees, and it can be purchased at any pharmacy. Lab tests are not included in the price and can be done wherever the patient chooses. Dietary support, if needed, is arranged separately, since in most cases it will not be necessary.
Are you a good candidate for pharmacological treatment?
Pharmacological treatment for weight loss is intended for people who need additional medical support to lose weight, when changes in diet and exercise have not been enough on their own to achieve or maintain results.
It is a therapeutic approach aimed at reducing weight while also improving metabolic health, appetite control and your relationship with food, with gradual, sustainable weight loss.
It is especially suitable if:
- 01
Difficulty losing weight and keeping it off
You have tried diet and exercise, but you do not achieve lasting results or you regain the weight easily.
- 02
Overweight that affects your health
You are overweight or already have metabolic risk factors such as cholesterol, insulin resistance or high blood pressure.
- 03
Lack of appetite control or food cravings
You experience constant hunger, emotional snacking or difficulty controlling portion sizes, which makes it hard to follow a nutrition plan.
- 04
Need for specialized medical support
You are looking for a structured, supervised medical treatment, tailored to your case and with professional follow-up.
- 05
Safe weight loss as a priority
You want to lose weight in a clinically controlled, safe and healthy way, avoiding risks or extreme solutions.
- 06
Goal of improving health and quality of life
You are not just looking to lose weight. You want to feel better and prevent future health problems.
The medical team responsible for pharmacological treatment
At Instituto de Benito, pharmacological treatment for weight loss is led by a medical team specialized in weight management and metabolic health, with extensive experience in managing personalized medical treatments and in the comprehensive approach to overweight.
Our team combines medical rigor and continuous follow-up with a warm, human approach, ensuring treatments that are safe, effective and adapted to each patient, with support throughout the entire process, from the first assessment to the results maintenance phase.
Each case is studied on a fully individual basis, with the aim of achieving healthy, sustainable and clinically controlled weight loss, always prioritizing the patient's safety, health and quality of life.
Dr. Gonçal Lloveras specialist in weight loss
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Commitment to weight loss
At Instituto de Benito, we see pharmacological treatment for weight loss as a process that goes far beyond prescribing a medication. Our commitment is to offer a medical program that is safe, ethical and deeply responsible, focused on each patient's health, wellbeing and real improvement in quality of life.
Each treatment is planned according to the most demanding medical criteria, with advanced clinical evaluation, continuous medical follow-up and a fully personalized approach, with the aim of achieving healthy, sustainable and clinically controlled weight loss.
Our team supports each patient throughout the entire process, from the first medical assessment to the results maintenance phase, with warm, professional and confidential care, making sure the experience is safe, guided and geared toward long-term success.
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Frequently asked questions about weight loss
What results can I expect?
Weight loss is gradual and safe. Results vary from person to person, but changes are usually seen from the first few weeks. The goal is a sustainable reduction in weight and an improvement in overall health, not a sudden drop.
Is weight loss medication safe?
Yes, as long as it is prescribed and supervised by a specialist doctor. At Instituto de Benito, a full prior assessment and continuous follow-up are carried out to ensure safety and clinical control.
Is it a permanent treatment?
The treatment is a supportive medical tool, but it must go hand in hand with changes in habits. Once the target is reached, you move on to a maintenance phase to avoid the rebound effect. It is worth remembering that obesity is a chronic metabolic disease, which may require simple maintenance over a long period of time.
Does it have side effects?
Like any medication, it can, although the vast majority of patients do not experience them. They are usually mild and temporary, and are managed through medical follow-up and adjustments to the regimen. If they cannot be managed, the medication is changed.
How long does weight loss treatment last?
The duration varies and is personalized, depending on the starting weight, the goal and each patient's response. The medical team sets the most suitable pace in each case.
Can I lead a normal life during treatment?
Yes, absolutely. The treatment is designed to fit into your daily life, with no need for rest or special restrictions beyond following the medical recommendations. In fact, quality of life improves with these treatments, since the aim is for the patient to have a normal relationship with eating and to enjoy their 3 basic daily meals again.
What happens if I stop taking weight loss medication?
There is a risk of regaining weight. That is why the maintenance phase and working on habits are key. The goal is for the weight to be maintained thanks to the changes you have made, not to depend on medication indefinitely, although it cannot be ruled out that the maintenance dose may need to be continued over a long period of time.
Do I still need to diet and exercise?
Yes. Medication does not replace healthy eating or physical exercise; it makes them easier and enhances their effect.
What are the risks of pharmacological treatment for weight loss?
Pharmacological treatment for weight loss is safe when it is correctly indicated and supervised by a specialist doctor, but like any medical treatment, it can involve side effects or risks, which you should be told about transparently.
Most side effects, when they occur, tend to be mild and temporary, especially during the first few weeks while the body adapts to the treatment. The most common may include nausea, digestive discomfort, a feeling of fullness, changes in bowel habits or a slight general feeling of being unwell.
Some patients may also experience headache, dizziness or tiredness, which normally resolve by adjusting the dose or over time.
There are also medical contraindications for certain patient profiles, so a full prior medical assessment is essential. That is precisely why this treatment should never be started without medical supervision.
At Instituto de Benito, all patients are assessed individually, and regular follow-up is carried out during treatment to:
- Detect any side effect early
- Adjust the regimen if necessary
- Ensure maximum safety and tolerance
The goal is always the same: to achieve weight loss that is effective but, above all, safe and healthy.
Where we do it
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