Allurion Gastric Balloon
An average total body weight loss of 10-15%* in approximately 4 months**
Ease the mental load of weight loss with the Allurion Programme
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Take control of your appetite
The Allurion Gastric Balloon occupy space in the stomach. It has the same mechanism of action as other intragastric balloons to promote satiety and reduce food consumption4. The balloon is non-surgical, swallowed, and filled with liquid during a 20-minute consultation1. It is designed to naturally empty and be eliminated approximately 4 months later.4**
Get support from nutrition experts
Receive guidance from a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals with a personalised programme of nutrition and behaviour changes for at least 6 months. Our experts will help you develop a healthy routine that fits your lifestyle and is sustainable in the long run.
Monitor your progress with digital tools
Track your journey with Allurion's connected scales and app, which monitor changes in your weight, body composition, and activity levels. This data is shared in real-time with your support team to provide better guidance. You're never alone on this journey!
Find your path to effective weight management
Obesity is a complex chronic disease. When you are living with obesity, shedding pounds can lower the risks of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, sleep apnea, mental health issues, certain forms of cancer, and more2. However, there is no easy, quick fix.
Every story is unique and there is no one-size fits all solution. While changing your diet and increasing your physical activity is paramount it is not always enough.3 Losing weight is often much harder than society makes it seem, but multiple medical weight-loss solutions exist. What matters is finding the one that is right for you.
4 steps to kickstart your personalised weight-loss journey with the Allurion Gastric Balloon
Your Path to a Healthier Life
Check your BMI (Body Mass Index) to see if the Allurion Programme could be right for you.
Schedule a call with an Allurion weight-loss advisor to book a consultation at the nearest clinic form you.
Meet the clinic care team. Your doctor will conduct an initial consultation, review your medical history and explain in details the potential risks and benefits of the different weight-loss solutions.
If the Allurion Gastric Balloon is the best solution for you, the balloon will be placed during an out-patient consultation and will take up space in your stomach for approx. 4 months.
Learn more about the placement and removal of the Allurion Balloon and the role it can play in weight loss.
6, 12, or 18 months?
1 or 2 consecutive balloons?
Every weight-loss journey is unique.
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FAQs
Your burning questions about the Allurion Gastric Balloon
We're thrilled about the NHS considering our safe, non-surgical weight loss solution. Presently, access to the Allurion Programme on the NHS is limited to specific patients in one trust in the UK. For individuals who wish to undergo this non-surgical weight loss procedure, it is currently available as a paid treatment at Allurion certified clinics across the country. Click here to speak to one of our weight-loss advisors for free or here to find a clinic near you through our Clinic Locator.
The gastric balloon is a medical device designed to assist with weight loss. It is a soft balloon filled with liquid or air that is placed in the stomach. All gastric balloons have the same mechanism of action to occupy space, promoting a feeling of fullness and reducing food intake4. They typically remain in the stomach for several months before being removed by endoscopy or, in the case of the Allurion Balloon, naturally eliminated.**
We understand that swallowing the capsule containing the Allurion Balloon may worry some people, particularly due to the gag reflex.
A clinical study conducted with 1,770 patients showed that 99.9% of patients were able to swallow the capsule. Only one patient was unable to swallow the device. In 35.9% of cases, patients required assistance from a stylet to facilitate ingestion1. In such instances, the doctor helped by gently guiding the capsule down using the stylet, which helps to stiffen the catheter.
Clinical evaluation of the Allurion Device suggests that on average, patients will lose approximately 10-15% of their starting total body weight4. Individual results vary widely.
If weight loss achieved is less than desired and the patient still qualifies and is not contraindicated, a sequential Allurion Device may be placed.
As with any medical solution, results may vary from patient to patient, and some may not respond to the treatment. Please consult a doctor to assess the risks and benefits before making your decision.
The Allurion Balloon is a regulated health product that bears the CE marking in accordance with this regulation.
To learn more about the Allurion Balloon, assess the risks and benefits of this solution, read the important safety information, and discuss it with your doctor.
Important information to consider before the placement of an Allurion Gastric Balloon
- The Allurion Gastric Balloon is part of a behaviour modification programme that lasts for a minimum of 6 months, to which you must be fully committed. This device is designed to promote weight loss, but only by committing to changing your eating habits and increasing your physical activity will you be able to achieve and maintain a healthy weight in the long term.
- It is important to note that the Allurion Gastric Balloon may cause adverse events, some of which may require removal by endoscopy. Rare cases of spontaneous hyperinflation, small intestine obstruction, stomach dilation, oesophagitis, pancreatitis, or stomach perforation have been reported, requiring surgical intervention.1,4 Please consult the full list of potential complications available on the page Important Safety Information.
- The Allurion Gastric Balloon is not suitable for all patients. Pregnant individuals or those with a history of oesophageal or stomach surgery, among others, are not eligible for the procedure. The complete list of contraindications can be found in the device's instructions for use provided to doctors. Your doctor will review your medical history and conduct a physical examination to confirm your eligibility for the Allurion Programme.
- It is crucial that each doctor and patient carefully assess the risks and benefits of the treatment before using the Allurion device. To learn more about the Allurion Balloon, its effectiveness, and its tolerability, discuss it with your doctor.
- You must be available for follow-up with your doctor throughout the treatment period, especially if you experience the following symptoms, including but not limited to: persistent nausea, vomiting, dehydration, and/or abdominal pain. If you consult other healthcare professionals, inform them that an intragastric balloon is present. We encourage you to stay close to modern emergency care facilities during the time the balloon is in place, in case serious complications arise.