Tonic Weight Loss Surgery

Tonic Weight Loss Surgery: private weight loss surgery in the UK

Tonic Weight Loss Surgery is a private weight loss surgery clinic operating in the UK through a network of centres. The company presents itself as the UK's number one in its specialty and focuses its approach on patient support, with a post-operative aftercare programme lasting five years.

Its activity centres on bariatric surgery and a package of aftercare that includes dietary, psychological and fitness training support. The clinic also offers cosmetic and dental treatments at some of its locations.

Weight loss procedures

The range of procedures includes restrictive and malabsorptive techniques, as well as non-surgical options. For each procedure, the company provides an indicative weight loss range and an estimated timeframe.

• Gastric sleeve: removal of part of the stomach to reduce appetite and limit intake. The clinic states that patients lose between 70% and 75% of excess weight in 9 to 12 months.
• Gastric bypass: creation of a small pouch at the top of the stomach and diversion of food to a lower section of the digestive system. The average weight loss indicated is 75% to 80% of excess weight in 9 to 12 months.
• Mini gastric bypass: a more recent technique, described as an intermediate option between the sleeve and the Roux-en-Y bypass. The company reports a loss of 30% to 35% of total body weight in the first nine to twelve months.
• Adjustable gastric band: a ring that limits the amount of food needed to feel full and can be adjusted. The estimated loss is 20% of total body weight in 12 to 18 months.
• Allurion intragastric balloon: a capsule swallowed under medical supervision that requires no surgery, endoscopy or anaesthesia for placement or removal. It deflates and passes naturally after about 16 weeks. Typical weight loss is between 10% and 15% of total body weight, with a return to work after two days.
• Gastric revisional surgery: included in the clinic's offering for patients who need a second procedure.

Five-year premium aftercare

All procedures include a five-year support programme as standard. The breakdown published by the company comprises unlimited support from a dietitian, psychotherapist, bariatric nurse and virtual fitness coach for two years, surgeon follow-up for five years, a 30-day membership with The Gym Group, a tool kit called the Tonic Tool Kit, access to a private social media community and an out-of-hours support line.

Medical team and clinical approach

The clinic states that it has internationally recognised bariatric surgeons. The care process begins with a consultation with a specialist and continues with the procedure and subsequent follow-up. The company emphasises that recommendations are made in the patient's best interests and that surgery is only the first step of treatment.

Treatment financing

Tonic Weight Loss Surgery offers payment plans to spread the cost of the procedure over instalments ranging from 6 months to 5 years, with the stated aim of making surgery more accessible.

Network of clinics in the UK

The company has centres in various British cities. Its head office is in Leicester, and the network includes clinics in Cheadle, Derby, Gloucester, Harrow, Kent, Leeds, London, Luton, Orpington and Salford. Some locations also offer cosmetic and dental services.

Patient tools

The website provides users with a body mass index (BMI) calculator with metric and imperial units, which classifies the result according to healthy weight, underweight and obesity ranges. The clinic also publishes patient testimonials and its own content channel.

Locations and premises

Cheadle location: Mill Lane, Cheadle SK8 2PX

Derby location: Derby Private Health, Uttoxeter New Rd, Derby DE22 3NE

Gloucester location: Tewkesbury Rd, Longford, Gloucester GL2 9WH

Harrow location: Sudbury Hill, Harrow HA1 3RX

Kent location: 40-42 Lee Terrace, Blackheath, London SE3 9UD

Leeds location: Leighton Street Clinic, 2 Leighton St, Leeds LS1 3EB

Leicester location (Head Office): Tonic Surgery, Charterpoint Way, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire LE65 1NF

London location: 5 - 10 Beaumont St, London W1G 6AA

Luton location: Cobham Clinic, Lewsey Road, Luton, Bedfordshire LU4 0DZ

Orpington location: Bucks Cross Rd, Chel