COSMETIC TREATMENTS
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Medical Weight Management
At Studio Aesthetica, we believe that caring for your health goes well beyond skin and aesthetics, which is why we are delighted to introduce our new doctor-led medical weight management service in Paddington, Sydney, led by Dr Richaela.
Our consultations are personalised, evidence-based, and free of judgement, because we understand that weight is influenced by far more than willpower, and that the right plan begins with understanding your health, your history, and your goals.
Medical Weight Management in Paddington, Sydney
Doctor-Led Weight Management Consultation
Our medical weight management consultation is a comprehensive health assessment with a doctor, designed to help you understand the factors affecting your weight and to explore the options that may be appropriate for you:
Who is it for?
Subject to consultation and assessment, a medical weight management consultation may be suitable for adults who have been struggling with their weight, and who would like doctor-led, evidence-based support for their long-term health.
What happens?
Dr Richaela will take a detailed medical history, discuss your health goals, and explore the biological, hormonal, medical, lifestyle, and emotional factors that may be contributing to your weight. Together you will then discuss an individualised management plan.
What may be included?
Your plan is tailored to you. For some people, lifestyle changes alone, such as nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and sustainable habits, are highly effective. For others, medical treatment may form part of a carefully considered plan, which will only be discussed with you after your consultation, where a doctor determines it is clinically appropriate.
Ongoing care
Follow-up appointments allow your plan to be reviewed and adjusted over time, with your safety and long-term health at the centre of every decision.
Meet Dr Richaela
Dr Richaela is passionate about helping people improve their long-term health, not through quick fixes, but through personalised medical care. Her background combines clinical medicine with extensive experience in clinical research in obesity medicine, where patient safety has always been at the centre of everything she does, including supporting patients enrolled in clinical trials of emerging therapies.
Outside of medicine, health and movement are a huge part of her own life, and she is passionate about exercise, nutrition, and building sustainable habits. Her role is to help patients understand the complex factors that influence their weight, and to develop an evidence-based plan that is appropriate for them.
Dr Richaela McGilligan
Aesthetic Physician
MBChB, BAO
MED0002765805
Registered Medical Practitioner,
General Registration
How Your Weight Management Consultation Works
Step 1
Book your consultation with Dr Richaela at our Paddington clinic.
Step 2
Discuss your health, medical history, and goals during a comprehensive medical assessment.
Step 3
Together, explore the factors contributing to your weight and the options that may be appropriate for your individual circumstances.
Step 4
Receive an evidence-based plan tailored to you, with follow-up care to review your progress and support your long-term health.
When your weight is in a healthy range, you can reduce your risk of developing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and certain cancers. Beyond disease prevention, a healthy weight can support mobility and joint health, reduce strain on your bones and muscles, and often leads to improved energy levels throughout the day. It can also positively affect your sleep quality, mood, and mental health.
Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the most impactful things you can do for your overall wellbeing, and obesity is a recognised chronic medical condition that deserves the same evidence-based care as any other.
FAQ’S
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Every patient is different, and recommendations are based on a comprehensive medical assessment. Dr Richaela will discuss whether a medical approach is appropriate for you, or whether lifestyle support alone may be the better first step.
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Your options depend on your health, history, and goals. Due to regulations from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), we are unable to discuss or name specific treatments until you have consulted with a doctor.
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Not necessarily. Prescription medicines are only considered when a doctor determines they are clinically appropriate and safe for you, and they are not suitable for everyone. All medicines carry risks and benefits, which Dr Richaela will discuss with you.
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No. Weight can be influenced by biological, hormonal, and medical factors, as well as sleep, stress, and life circumstances, which is why a medical assessment can help to identify what may be contributing.
Book An Appointment
Our approach is always centred on understanding your health, identifying the underlying contributors to your weight, and creating an evidence-based plan tailored specifically to you.
If you have been struggling with your weight and it is affecting your health, book a medical weight management consultation with Dr Richaela at Studio Aesthetica in Paddington to explore the options that may be appropriate for you.