Bariatric Surgery

Gastric Balloon / Allurion

The gastric balloon is a non-surgical medical device used for weight loss. Placed in the stomach, it occupies a significant volume, creating a feeling of fullness early on. The Allurion balloon represents a major innovation: it is the first balloon swallowed in capsule form, without endoscopy or anesthesia, and is eliminated naturally after 4 months.

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Duration

15-20 minutes (Allurion) / 30 minutes (classic ball)

Anesthesia

General anesthesia

Hospitalization

Outpatient (immediate return home)

Safety

Certified protocols

Price

1 800 €

2 100 €

Offre en cours
Duration of stay
1 jour
Hotel
Included

Included

  • consultation
  • analyses préopératoires
  • anesthésie
  • nuits en clinique
  • nuits d'hôtel 5★
  • transferts
  • traductrice
  • corset/gaine/coussin selon intervention
  • bas de contention
  • suivi postopératoire

Not included

  • billets d'avion
  • médicaments
  • massages de drainage

Indicative price, subject to a personalized medical assessment.

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Why choose our clinic for this procedure?

  • Proven non-surgical procedure
  • Self-dissolving temporary device (Allurion)
  • Continuous medical and nutritional monitoring
  • Connected app for tracking (scale, coaching)
  • No permanent anatomical changes

Goals and Benefits

  • Weight loss of 10-15% of body weight in 4-6 months
  • Non-surgical and non-invasive solution
  • Helps kickstart a lifestyle change
  • Reduced appetite and earlier feelings of fullness
  • Intensive support to develop new habits
  • Alternative for patients ineligible for or refusing surgery

Indications

  • BMI between 27 and 40 kg/m² (overweight to moderate obesity)
  • Failure of conventional diets
  • Preparation for surgery (preoperative weight loss)
  • Refusal or contraindication to bariatric surgery
  • Motivation for lifestyle change
  • Absence of severe gastroesophageal disease

Safety & Protocols

  • Proven non-surgical procedure
  • Self-dissolving temporary device (Allurion)
  • Continuous medical and nutritional monitoring
  • Connected app for tracking (scale, coaching)
  • No permanent anatomical changes

Preoperative Preparation

  • Medical consultation with assessment of profile and objectives
  • Blood tests and screening for contraindications
  • For the standard balloon: prior endoscopy
  • For the Allurion balloon: radiological examination during insertion
  • Enrollment in a nutritional support program
  • Understanding of possible initial side effects

How the Procedure Is Performed

For the Allurion balloon: the capsule containing the deflated balloon is swallowed with a glass of water during a consultation. A thin catheter is used to fill it with 550 ml of fluid, and then it is removed. The procedure takes 15-20 minutes, without anesthesia or endoscopy. After 4 months, the balloon deflates automatically and is eliminated naturally through the body's natural processes. For conventional balloons: insertion is performed endoscopically under light sedation, and removal is performed after 6 months via the same route.

Technologies and equipment used

Allurion

Gastric balloon swallowed as a capsule, without endoscopy or anaesthesia.

Postoperative Follow-up and Recovery

  • Nausea and stomach discomfort are common for the first 3-5 days (symptomatic treatment provided)
  • Activities can be resumed the following day
  • A liquid diet is initially prescribed, then gradually reintroduced over 1-2 weeks
  • A nutritional coaching program with a connected app is available (for Allurion)

Expected Results

The average weight loss is 10 to 15 kg in 4-6 months, representing 10-15% of body weight. The most successful patients are those who use this period to make lasting changes to their eating habits and physical activity. Post-removal follow-up is essential to maintain the results.

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