Medical weight-loss clinics have been able to provide much more successful results for weight loss than if one were to approach weight loss on their own. With the provided assistance of someone who is knowledgeable about any pre-existing conditions or injuries you may have, and who is keeping you accountable, the results from medical weight-loss treatment plans are far more likely to be successful. Of course, the final results or rate at which the weight-loss plan develops depends on the patient and if the plan they have chosen with the physician is sustainable and realistic. Since the patient is forced to check in regularly with the physician, changes or adjustments can be made to the treatment plan if there are any concerns that arise.