What is Allurion Gastric Balloon?
If you think you've tried everything, surgery doesn't have to be the only solution.
The Allurion Balloon is the world's first and only gastric balloon that does not require surgery, endoscopy* or anesthesia for balloon placement and removal. The balloon is swallowed as a capsule during 15-minute insertion, meaning less downtime or downtime for our patients.
About Allurion
Allurion is committed to ending obesity. The Allurion Balloon is the world's first weight loss balloon that does not routinely require surgery, endoscopy or anesthesia for insertion or removal. It is backed by a full suite of support for both patients and clinicians. The Allurion Program includes the Allurion gastric balloon, the Allurion Virtual Care Suite including the Allurion Mobile App for consumers, Allurion Insights for clinicians, and Allurion Connected Scale and Health Trackers. Allurion Virtual Care Suite is available to providers separately from the Allurion Program to help patients customize, track and manage their weight loss therapy, regardless of their treatment plan. Patients participating in the Allurion Program lose an average of 10-15% of their total body weight in 16 weeks.
Patient Using Allurion
100,000
Number of Applications
204,715
Use in Country
80
Why is Allurion Gastric Balloon Different?
Allurion Weight Loss Gastric Balloon
No Surgery, No Anesthesia, No Endoscopy*. It is safe, fast and effective for permanent weight loss.
Other Gastric Balloons
Patient sedation and anesthesia. Diagnostic endoscopy will be performed for both insertion and removal of the balloon.
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Partial gastric amputation. Irreversible procedure. Risk of surgical complications.
How is Allurion Gastric Balloon Applied?
Allurion Gastric Balloon gives you the power to suppress appetite and lose weight. It's a total game changer: With a 15-minute appointment, you can step into a new lifestyle with a swallowable gastric balloon
Allurion Weight Loss Program
Dieting can make you feel hungry, but Allurion gives you control because patients feel less hungry, feel full more quickly after a meal, and helps avoid the hunger pangs often experienced when dieting.
Allurion Weight Loss Program
Cutting-edge Digital Tools for Weight Loss Success
The Allurion Program combines medical expertise, personalized nutrition coaching, and a powerful suite of digital tools to deliver rapid, healthy, and sustainable weight loss.
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Will I Gain Back the Weight I Lost?Up to 95% weight loss can continue 12 months after the balloon leaves the body! ¹
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How to place a balloon?Insertion is performed during a 15-minute outpatient visit. Allurion is the first gastric balloon that does not require endoscopy* or anesthesia for insertion or removal. Simply swallow the capsule containing the Deflated Balloon with a catheter: Once X-ray confirms the Balloon is in your stomach, the Balloon is filled with water through the catheter. A second x-ray is taken to make sure the balloon is filled correctly.
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Does the doctor need to remove the balloon?No. After approximately 16 weeks, the balloon deflates and passes naturally. In very rare cases, intervention may be required.
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How much weight can be lost with Allurion?After approximately 16 weeks of the Allurion Program, many clinical studies have shown that patients lose an average of 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.
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Is the Allurion Program more effective than dieting alone?Yes! The Allurion Program, a combination of our unique swallowable gastric balloon and assisted lifestyle change program, results in approximately 2.5 times greater weight loss than the lifestyle change program alone, according to an independent study. (superscript 1) In another study, three-quarters of participants who tried to lose weight for a year through calorie-controlled or restricted diets (72% of participants), exercise programs or classes (22%), and pharmaceutical treatments (12%) failed to do so. achieve a clinically significant weight loss of at least 5% of body weight.(superscript 2) Evidence suggests that these isolated methods alone are not sufficient. 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 nutrition coaching to kickstart your weight loss and help you stay fit for life. Healthy habits to maintain weight loss.
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What are the differences of the Allurion Balloon from other gastric balloons?The Allurion Balloon is the world's first and only gastric balloon that does not require surgery, endoscopy* or anesthesia for balloon placement and removal. Encapsulating the balloon during 15-minute insertion means less downtime or downtime for our patients. Designed to pass naturally in approximately 16 weeks, the Allurion Balloon maximizes weight loss while minimizing the time spent in the body, making it a more effective option compared to longer 6-month endoscopic balloons, where 80% weight loss is achieved in the first 3 months. .one Allurion Balloon is a safer option with fewer side effects. It has a significantly lower intolerance rate compared to 12-month endoscopic balloons (14.4% versus 1-3%)2,3 and an overall serious adverse event rate that is 10 times lower than other fluid-filled balloons.4-10 Made from vegan polyurethane, which is a much thinner and more flexible material than the silicone material in endoscopic balloons, Allurion Balloon stretches and adapts as your stomach moves, providing a tight and comfortable fit.