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Bariatric Surgery Brisbane Obesity has become one of the world's most impacting health problems, with people looking for different ways to lose weight, have a smaller stomach and lose excess weight in a long term meaningful way. Recent advancements in Bariatric Surgery have increased the likelihood of successful and sustained, long term weight loss when accompanied by appropriate nutrition and exercise. Whilst a healthy diet and exercise can help with obesity, there are some who need more help than others to shed excess weight and deal with the health issues that arise with obesity and the resulting negative health effects that can deeply impact a person's health and wellbeing for decades to come. Unfortunately, weight gain is a part of life, however sometimes excessive weight loss goes beyond conventional means and may need to be helped along the way to tackle this [...]

Advantages of Bariatric Surgery Over Popular Weight‑Loss Medications in Australia Embarking on a weight‑loss journey can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with the myriad of options available today. From prescription medications like Ozempic® and Wegovy® to surgical interventions such as gastric sleeve and gastric bypass, it’s important to understand how each approach works—and which might deliver the most lasting results. At Mastakov Surgery, we believe in empowering our patients with clear, evidence‑based information. Below, we explore why bariatric surgery often outperforms popular weight‑loss drugs in the Australian context. 1. More Significant and Sustained Weight Loss Medications: Drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic®, Wegovy®) typically produce average weight losses of 10–15 per cent of body weight after one year. However, weight often plateaus or rebounds once treatment stops. Surgery: Procedures such as the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and Roux‑en‑Y gastric bypass produce average weight losses of 25–35 per cent sustained over many [...]