Specialist doctor-led care
Whole-body care for sustainable weight loss and weight reduction — including non-surgical weight loss with ESG, medications, nutrition, metabolism, hormones, movement, and bariatric surgery pathways when appropriate.
Weight affects far more than appearance. It influences metabolic health, joint stress, mobility, chronic pain, and long-term quality of life.
Many people struggle to lose weight because obesity is a complex medical condition influenced by biology, hormones, behavior, and lifestyle — not simply willpower or eating less. Weight loss often fails when treatment focuses on symptoms rather than the true underlying causes.
At YOUNIFY Clinic, weight management is part of whole-body care. By addressing weight alongside movement, metabolism, and long-term function, we help support sustainable health improvements that last.
Weight management is not one-size-fits-all. The most effective approach depends on your health condition, weight history, medical background, and long-term goals.
At YOUNIFY Clinic, we offer three evidence-based pathways: Endoscopic (non-surgical) Weight Management, Surgical Weight Management, and Medical Weight Management. Options include Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG), medication and nutrition support, and bariatric surgery pathways when appropriate. Each approach is carefully evaluated and recommended based on individual needs. Our goal is to provide the right level of intervention — from lifestyle and medication support to minimally invasive or surgical options — ensuring safe, sustainable, and long-term results.
We focus on selecting the most appropriate strategy for each patient, not simply the most aggressive one.
A practical overview across different approaches (individual suitability may vary).
*Bubble size = Durability (larger = longer-lasting effect) · Relative positioning for comparison only, not a guarantee of outcomes.
| Category | ESG - Stomach Tightening | Gastric Balloon | GLP-1 Medications | Bariatric Surgery | Liposuction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of procedure | Non-surgical, endoscopic stomach tightening; no incisions | Non-surgical placement of temporary stomach balloon | Medical therapy | Major surgical procedure | Cosmetic surgical procedure |
| How it works | Stomach tightened from the inside with sutures so you feel full sooner | Balloon occupies space in stomach to reduce portion size | Mimics satiety hormones to reduce appetite | Stomach reduced and/or intestines rerouted | Removes localized fat under the skin |
| Procedure time | ~1-2 hour | ~20–30 minutes | Ongoing treatment | 1–3+ hours | 1–3 hours |
| Hospital stay | Same day | Same day | None | 1–3 days typical | Same day |
| Average weight loss | ~18–20% of body weight | ~10–12% of body weight | ~7–15% while on medication | ~22–30% of body weight | ~1–3% of body weight |
| Long-term results | Durable results reported for 10+ years with lifestyle changes | Sustained outcomes possible with lifestyle changes | Weight commonly returns after stopping | Durable 10–15+ years with support | Not designed for weight control |
| Recovery / time off work | A few days | 1–3 days | No downtime, but lifelong treatment | 1–4 weeks | A few days |
| Need for ongoing treatment | No | Balloon removed after ~6 months | Yes – weekly or ongoing injections | No (but lifelong follow-up needed) | No |
| Major complication rate | Rare (~1–2%) | Rare (~1–2%) | Rare, generally mild side effects | Higher (≈10–20%, varies by procedure) | Low, but cosmetic risks |
| Best suited for | Moderate obesity, preference for non-surgical & durable option | Short-term jump-start to weight loss | Those preferring medication-based approach | Severe obesity or metabolic disease | Body contouring only |
What patients say about their experience at YOUNIFY.
Common questions about weight management approaches.