Allurion Gastric Balloon
Lose an average 10-15% of your body weight in approximately 16 weeks with the Allurion Program*.
Demonstrated that 95% of weight-loss from the Allurion Balloon can be sustained at 12 months.**
A breakthrough in simplicity: lose weight without surgery, endoscopy, or anesthesia.***
Receive multi-disciplinary support from your clinic during your weight-loss journey.****
Ease the mental load of weight loss with the Allurion Program
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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 Program 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 weight-loss Program (previously known as the 'Elipse balloon')
Up to 95% of weight-loss may be sustained 12 months after the Balloon exits the body! ¹
The placement takes place during a 15-minute outpatient visit. Allurion is the first gastric balloon that requires no endoscopy* or anaesthesia for placement or removal. Simply swallow a capsule containing the deflated Balloon with a catheter: once the Balloon is confirmed to be in your stomach via x-ray, the Balloon is filled with water through the catheter. A second x-ray takes place to ensure the Balloon is filled correctly.
No. After approximately 16 weeks, the Balloon deflates and passes naturally. In very rare cases, an intervention might be required.*
After approximately 16 weeks of the Allurion Program, multiple clinical studies have demonstrated that patients lose on average 10–15% of their total body weight. If you still want to lose more weight, a second Balloon can be placed after completing the first program.
Yes! The Allurion Program, a combination of our unique swallowable gastric balloon and a supported lifestyle change program, leads to nearly 2.5 times the weight loss than a lifestyle change program alone, according to an independent study.(superscript 1)
In another study, three-quarters of participants who attempted to lose weight over a year through calorie-controlled or restricted diets (72% of participants), exercise programs or courses (22%), and pharmaceutical treatments (12%), did not achieve a clinically meaningful weight loss defined as at least 5% of their body weight.(superscript 2) The evidence shows that these isolated methods alone are not enough.
The 6-month Allurion Program combines medical support and a weight-loss device (Allurion Gastric Balloon), digital tools (Allurion Connected Scale, Allurion Health Tracker and Allurion App) and nutritional coaching to kick-start your weight loss and help you form lifelong healthy habits to maintain the weight loss.
References
Results at 16 weeks. Raftopoulos, I et al Holyoke Medical Center. Holyoke, MA An Intensive 52 Week Nutritional, Exercise and Behavior Modification Program: Comparing With or Without the Allurion IGB Presented at ASMBS 2019
Three-quarters of adults with obesity have attempted to lose weight in the past year, but most have been unsuccessful (ampproject.org)
In another study, three-quarters of participants who attempted to lose weight over a year through calorie-controlled or restricted diets (72% of participants), exercise programs or courses (22%), and pharmaceutical treatments (12%), did not achieve a clinically meaningful weight loss defined as at least 5% of their body weight.² The evidence shows that these isolated methods alone are not enough.
The 6-month Allurion Program combines medical support and a weight-loss device (Allurion Gastric Balloon), digital tools (Allurion Connected Scale, Allurion Health Tracker and Allurion App) and nutritional coaching to kick-start your weight loss and help you form lifelong healthy habits to maintain the weight loss.¹ ² **
The Allurion Balloon is the world’s first and only gastric balloon without the need for surgery, endoscopy* or anaesthesia for balloon placement and removal. The balloon is swallowed as a capsule during a 15-minute placement which means less downtime or time off work for our patients.
Designed to pass naturally at approximately 16 weeks, the Allurion Balloon maximizes weight loss while minimizing time spent in the body, making it a more effective option than longer 6-month endoscopic balloons, where 80% of weight loss is achieved within the first 3 months.1
The Allurion Balloon is a safer option, with fewer side effects. It has a significantly lower intolerance rate compared to 12-month endoscopic balloons (1-3% vs 14.4%)2,3, with an overall serious adverse event rate that is 10 times lower than other liquid-filled balloons.4-10
Made from vegan polyurethane, a material that’s much thinner and more flexible than the silicone material in endoscopic balloons, the Allurion Balloon flexes and adapts as your stomach moves, ensuring a snug and comfortable fit.
References:
- Gaur et al. 2015, GI Endoscopy
- Jamal MH et al., [published online ahead of print, 2021 Sep 30]. Obes Surg. 2021;1-6.
- Ienca R, Al Jarallah M, Caballero A, et al. The Procedureless Elipse Gastric Balloon Program: Multicenter Experience in 1770 Consecutive Patients. Obes Surg. 2020;30(9):3354-3362