Obesity and overweight are the fastest-growing health problems in Lagos — driving diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, joint problems, and sleep apnoea. Medical weight management at Mascot Healthcare goes beyond 'eat less, exercise more' — we identify metabolic barriers, treat underlying conditions, and create a personalised plan. From ₦5,000.
Obesity is not a failure of willpower — it is a chronic metabolic disease with hormonal, genetic, psychological, and environmental drivers. At Mascot Healthcare, we approach weight management as a medical problem, not a lifestyle lecture.
BMI and waist circumference (abdominal obesity is a stronger cardiovascular risk factor than BMI alone). Thyroid function — hypothyroidism is a reversible cause of weight gain. Blood sugar and insulin — insulin resistance is the driving metabolic problem in most obese Lagosians. Cortisol (if Cushing's syndrome suspected — rare but important). Lipid profile — high cholesterol and triglycerides are closely associated with abdominal obesity. Blood pressure — hypertension and obesity commonly coexist.
Treat any underlying hormonal condition first (hypothyroidism, PCOS in women). Dietary counselling — specific to Lagos food patterns and portion sizes, not generic Western dietary advice. Exercise guidance tailored to your lifestyle. Medical treatment: for eligible patients, GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide/Ozempic) and other evidence-based weight loss medications are available on prescription. Bariatric surgery referral for BMI >40 or >35 with comorbidities.
A structured medical approach — not a gym plan.
Walk-in at Mascot Healthcare, Akoka. Metabolic assessment from ₦5,000.