Prior to commencing any weight management medication, you would be required to have blood tests:
Mounjaro is a medicine that contains an active substance called tirzepatide.
Mounjaro is used to treat adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus by reducing the level of sugar in the body only when the levels of sugar are high.
Mounjaro is also used for weight loss and weight maintenance in adults. Mounjaro primarily works by regulating your appetite, giving you a sense of satiety (‘fullness’), making you feel less hungry and experience less food cravings. This will help you eat less food and reduce your body weight.
In type 2 diabetes, Mounjaro is used:
– on its own when you can’t take metformin (another diabetes medicine).
– with other medicines for diabetes when they are not enough to control your blood sugar levels. These other medicines may be medicines taken by mouth and/or insulin given by injection.
It is important to continue to follow the advice on diet and exercise given to you by your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
At Skin Medical, award winning doctors, trained in dermatology and minor surgery, use the latest laser and surgical techniques to ensure precision and minimal scarring.
No referral is required. You can book directly with our team by calling, emailing or booking online. Dr Shabana will take a full medical history at your consultation, so there is no need to obtain anything from your GP before your first appointment, though bringing any relevant letters or test results you already have can be helpful.
The initial consultation fee of £150 is non-refundable. This reflects the clinical time and expertise involved in your appointment regardless of whether you proceed to treatment.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy uses hormones that are chemically identical to those produced naturally by the body. It is used to address the symptoms of hormonal imbalance, perimenopause and menopause. Dr Shabana can discuss whether this approach is appropriate for you at your consultation.
Your initial consultation with Dr Shabana takes place first. This allows her to assess your symptoms, review your medical history and determine whether blood testing is appropriate and which markers are most relevant for you before ordering any tests.
This varies depending on the individual, the type of treatment prescribed and the nature of your symptoms. Dr Shabana will discuss realistic expectations with you at your consultation and will monitor your progress at each four-weekly review appointment.
Yes. While the service has a particular focus on perimenopause and menopause, Dr Shabana sees women of all ages experiencing hormonal concerns, irregular cycles, skin conditions linked to hormonal fluctuation, and other general health concerns that fall within the scope of her specialist practice.
Yes. Dr Shabana’s background spans both general practice and clinical dermatology, and she is well placed to address skin conditions that have a hormonal component, such as acne and pigmentation disorders. Where appropriate, she works alongside the wider Skin Medical team to provide a joined-up approach to your care.
Skin Medical is located at the William Old Centre, Duck’s Hill Road, Northwood, HA6 2NP. We have on-site parking and are accessible by London Underground. We see patients from across London and the surrounding areas including Northwood, Rickmansworth, Harrow, Pinner, Ruislip, Watford and Amersham.
