The need to achieve significant weight loss, due to obesity, is a growing problem. For those seeking medical intervention to help them through this journey, there are medically-led, anti-obesity solutions such as prescribed weight loss medication or slimming pills. These are available through private clinics. Anti-obesity medication and advice from a weight loss specialist clinic is a safe alternative to bariatric surgical procedures such as gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass. Weight loss medication works by either reducing your appetite, so you consume fewer calories, by reducing absorption, so fewer calories enter your blood stream, or by increasing fat burning. Slimming pills are a safe option to assist with a weight loss programme for some people, but must be prescribed and monitored by a medical professional following proper consultation. Do not be tempted to purchase slimming pills from unknown sources online as this can be very dangerous.