What is Gastric Balloon

Gastric Balloon operation is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure, it is performed under local anesthesia, and it aims to reduce the weight, by entering a balloon, which reduces the amount of food eaten, which leads to weight loss.

There are three types of Gastric Balloon operation, the doctor determines the most appropriate type for the patient, depending on the size of the fat mass they suffer from;

• Orbera 

It is a single balloon placed into the stomach and filled with saline. 

• Reshape

Two balloons, and are quite similar to Orbera method. 

• Obalon

It is entered into the stomach by small capsules, and is filled with Nitrogen gas.

The balloon is left in the stomach for a period of six to nine months, in which the doctor determines according to the patient’s weight.