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Balón intragástrico. Obesity Science. CDMX. México.

Gastric balloon

Balón intragástrico. Obesity Science. CDMX. México.

Information about the procedure

The gastric balloon helps you eat less to lose weight without bariatric surgery. It is indicated in adults suffering from obesity, with a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 and ≤ 40 kg/m2.

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The device is made of soft silicone. While in the stomach, its shape and volume promote adaptation to healthier portion sizes, and help to achieve better results than diet and exercise alone. Its placement is an innovative non-surgical procedure used to promote weight loss in appropriately selected obese patients.

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Advantage

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  • Non-surgical. It is inserted orally endoscopically through the esophagus and placed directly into the stomach, without surgery.

  • Non invasive The procedure takes approximately 20 minutes while the patient is lightly sedated. Most patients go home the same day.

  • Not permanent. It is carefully removed after six months, and the aftercare program continues.

  • No incisions. there is no need for incisions, stitches or scars.

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