The weight loss balloon works after approximately 16 weeks of the Allurion
The 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.
Can I return to normal activities after placement?
After the less than 20-minute placement, you can continue with your life; however, you may have some symptoms for a few days such as naused,
vomiting and stomach cramps. Your healthcare professional will advise you on care and nutrition after placement and the best plan to resume your activities, such as gym and exercise.
Does a doctor need to remove the Balloon?
No. After approximately 16 weeks, the Balloon deflates and passes naturally. In very rare cases, an intervention might be required.
Can I return to normal activities after?
After the less than 20-minute placement of the weight loss balloon,
you can continue with your life; however, you may have some symptoms for a few days such as nausea, vomiting and stom-ach cramps. Your healthcare professional will advise you on care and nutrition after place-ment and the best plan to resume your active-ties, such as gym and exercise.
How is the Balloon placed?
The placement takes place during a less than 20-minute outpatient visit. Allurion is the first gastric balloon that requires no endoscopy* or an
aesthesia 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 a catheter. A second x-ray takes place to ensure the Balloon is filled correctly.
How much weight can be lost with Allurion Program?
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.
How much weight can be
lost with Allurion?
