​People who want to lose weight but can’t do it through diet and don’t want or can’t have surgery have an alternative: the Allurion Gastric Balloon. This innovative medical device does not require surgery, endoscopy or anesthesia. The capsule-shaped balloon is swallowed during a short 15-minute outpatient visit to the doctor and is eliminated naturally after about 16 weeks.

One year after Allurion became available to patients in Romania, thanks to the exclusivity that the Doctor Dejeu team has in its use, the results are encouraging: almost 300 people have applied to it, of which 70% are women and 30% are men. The youngest patient who used this medical product with parental consent is 14 years old, the oldest is 70 years old. In total, these people lost about 2000 kg.

How is the Allurion balloon placed?

The Allurion balloon is placed with the help of a doctor in the radiology room. Its polyurethane membrane, much thinner and more flexible than silicone gastric balloons, is carefully formulated into a plant-based capsule that dissolves safely in the digestive tract. The balloon is connected to a thin catheter to facilitate its placement in the stomach and ensure filling. 99.9% of patients successfully swallowed the capsule.

The capsule dissolves and the balloon fills the stomach

The doctor then fills the balloon with fluid through the catheter. When the catheter is removed, the filling valve closes tightly. The balloon film is strong enough to remain in the stomach for approximately 16 weeks. After this period, the gastric balloon is emptied naturally and excreted through the digestive tract, through feces.

What are the results and benefits of using Allurion?

On average, patients lose 10-15% of their total body weight. There are people who reach 20%, but it all depends on the patient’s condition and his determination.

Four months after balloon placement, patients’ overall quality of life improved significantly, including physical fitness, self-esteem, sex life, and well-being at work.

To date, more than 100,000 people have used Allurion worldwide, making it the best-selling gastric balloon brand in 2021.

What is the Allurion program?

Allurion has developed and commercialized the world’s first weight loss platform that includes a gastric balloon, digital therapy and behavioral change programs to treat obesity. At the heart of this platform is the Allurion program, which allows you to lose weight in 360 degrees with the help of the Allurion balloon. Along with this medical device, the program also includes: a mobile app, a connected scale that calculates body composition, and a health monitoring watch to provide real-time information to both patients and doctors who will check patients’ progress during the program. All of these tools remain with patients even after the program is completed. Their role is to help them maintain their weight in the long term and continue to lead a healthy lifestyle.

To find out if you’re eligible for Allurion, contact a specialist here.

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