{"id":11942,"date":"2026-04-27T19:33:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T19:33:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/facesconsent.com\/blog\/?p=11942"},"modified":"2026-07-01T13:35:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T13:35:38","slug":"which-glp-1-is-best-for-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/facesconsent.com\/blog\/which-glp-1-is-best-for-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Which GLP-1 is Best for Weight Loss?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’re working in aesthetics right now, weight loss medicine has almost certainly landed on your radar \u2014 whether you’ve actively stepped into it or clients are coming to you already on these medications and asking questions. Either way, understanding the landscape properly isn’t optional anymore. It’s part of doing your job well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So let’s get into it. There are several GLP-1 receptor agonists available in the UK, they don’t all work the same way, and the “best” one genuinely depends on the individual in front of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First, a Quick Recap of How These Medications Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonists work by mimicking a hormone that’s naturally released after eating. They slow gastric emptying, reduce appetite, and improve blood sugar regulation. The result for most people is eating less, feeling fuller for longer, and losing weight \u2014 often significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They’re delivered as weight loss injections (weekly subcutaneous, in most cases), and the clinical evidence behind them is genuinely impressive. We’re not talking about appetite suppressants with modest results \u2014 these are medications showing 15\u201320%+ body weight reduction in trials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Main Players in the UK Right Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ozempic (Semaglutide)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ozempic<\/mark><\/a> UK is technically licensed for type 2 diabetes, not weight loss \u2014 but it’s been widely used off-label for weight management and is probably the most recognised name in this space thanks to its cultural moment in the media. Ozempic is a weekly semaglutide injection, available in doses up to 2mg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Worth knowing: Ozempic<\/mark><\/a> side effects mirror those of other GLP-1s \u2014 nausea, vomiting, constipation, and gastrointestinal discomfort are the most common, especially during dose escalation. Clients also frequently ask about Ozempic weight loss results and Ozempic<\/mark><\/a> face (the facial volume loss that can accompany rapid weight reduction), so both should be part of the counselling conversation before starting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wegovy (Semaglutide)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Wegovy<\/mark><\/a> is the version of semaglutide that’s actually licensed for chronic weight management in the UK. It goes up to 2.4mg weekly \u2014 a higher dose than Ozempic \u2014 and the trial data (STEP trials) showed average weight loss of around 15% of body weight over 68 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s now available on the NHS in limited circumstances and through private prescribers in the UK. Clients comparing options often search Wegovy<\/mark><\/a> vs Mounjaro to weigh up efficacy, and cost is a common concern too \u2014 Wegovy price and Wegovy UK availability come up regularly in consultations, alongside questions about Wegovy side effects. If a client is specifically seeking a licensed weight loss medication based on semaglutide, this is the more appropriate option over Ozempic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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