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, SGHto 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? 

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 &ldquo;jump-start&rdquo; 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?&nbsp;

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