On Health Suites, the last couple of pandemic years has had an unwanted side effect for some of us, where nearly 4 in 10 Singaporeans gained weight since the pandemic. Claressa Monteiro speaks to Dr. Ravishankar Asokkumar, Consultant, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, SGH to find out more about a non-surgical, reversible procedure that helps patients “jump-start” weight loss journey amid rising obesity rates.

Highlights of conversation:

4:08 Weight gain trend in Singapore during pandemic

5:25 Rising obesity rate in Singapore and globally

8:05 What is this non-surgical and reversible procedure?

12:15 Who is best suited for this procedure?

12:38 What is the success rate?