Question 1

What core weight-loss services are available in Hong Kong?

Accepted Answer

Public hospital metabolic clinics, private medical-slimming centres, GLP-1 injections and bariatric surgery.

Question 2

Which bodies regulate weight-loss clinics?

Accepted Answer

Public services run under the Hospital Authority, while private medical clinics must hold licences under the Private Healthcare Facilities Ordinance.

Question 3

How is weight-loss treatment covered in the healthcare and insurance landscape?

Accepted Answer

Public hospitals perform surgery at minimal cost to patients but with long waits; private insurance rarely covers weight-loss care, so drugs and private surgery are usually self-paid.

Question 4

What are typical out-of-pocket costs for weight-loss care?

Accepted Answer

HK$1 000–2 000 per specialist visit, HK$5 000–6 000 per month for Saxenda and HK$120 000–150 000 for private surgery.

Question 5

What BMI criteria apply for publicly funded bariatric surgery?

Accepted Answer

BMI ≥ 37, or ≥ 32 with major co-morbidities; a referral from a public clinician is required.

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