Why is Gastric Balloon Surgery Expensive & Its Benefits

ByAtiqa Malik
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To deal with weight gain issues and overeating there is a popular gastric balloon treatment available. This gastric balloon is a procedure in which the doctor inserts a balloon in the stomach which is then filled with saline to cover the stomach area. This is the best alternative, to other surgical weight loss procedures, which helps in fulfilling the appetite early resulting in less food intake. A lot of people are going for the procedure because of its benefits. The cost of the procedure depends on different factors. All the factors and details are discussed below.

Gastric Balloon:

Saline-filled balloon in the stomach to limit the food intake is the gastric balloon surgery. One-third of the stomach will get filled with the balloon. This gastric balloon not only limits the food you eat but is also helpful in forging healthy eating routines.

People with a body mass of 27 or more can get benefited from the gastric balloon. When a Gastric Balloon is done,  the patient loses around 30% of the weight. However, if the procedure is done by an expert doctor the procedure can remove fats up to 50%. 

Cost of the Procedure:

When talking about the cost of the Gastric Balloon((وضع بالون المعدة)), ranges from AED 13,599 to AED 20,999.  There are many factors that affect the price of the procedure. These are the ones discussed below:

  • Experience of your Doctor:

The type of doctor you selects and his/her experience affects the price of the procedure. A doctor who is more experienced and has more skills will cost you more for this minimally surgical procedure. For this sensitive procedure, you should select a doctor who is skillful. 

  • Location of the Clinic:

The sites where the procedure is done really impact the cost of the surgery. Procedures carried out in commercial and expensive areas will be more costly than the procedure which is carried out in the local areas. 

  • Consultation Fee:

The consultation fee of the doctor plays an important part in deciding the fee of the procedure. Consultation before the procedure is important because in your consultation your doctor will analyze whether the procedure is for you or not. 

  • Condition of the Patient:

Patients who need more preparations before the treatment and need more aftercare result in more sessions. More sessions mean more cost. So the condition of the patient plays a major role. 

  • Type of Gastric Balloon:

Different kinds of gastric balloons have different prices. The kind of balloon which your doctor chooses decides the cost of the procedure.

Obalon Balloon: In this surgery, your doctor will make you swallow three balloons.

Orbera Gastric Balloon: In this procedure, a tube is inserted into your throat to insert a balloon into the stomach.

Benefits of the Treatment:

Gastric balloon surgery is a safe and non-invasive treatment with a lot more benefits. The advantages of the treatment are written below:

  • Non-Invasive:

You can get a non-invasive treatment and can avoid the side effects that come with invasive weight loss surgeries. Because it is not that severe the patient can receive local anesthesia. 

  • No Long Downtime:

The patient can go home on the same day of surgery. The downtime of the procedure is too short around 1-2 days. The patient can start working after 2 days.  

  • Affordable:

The procedure is affordable as compared to other surgical options. But the results are perfect and accurate. You can have this reasonable procedure by the expert doctors of Tajmeels. 

  • Enhances Lifestyle:

The procedure helps in changing your lifestyle. After the balloon insertion, you need to exercise and eat healthily. This will help in losing weight with a healthy life. 

  • 20% to 30% Weight Loss:

Patients who undergo gastric balloon surgery loose around 20 and 30 percent of their weight. This weight loss helps in dealing with diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and sleep issues. 

  • Rapid Weight Loss:

Patients can lose 10 to 30 pounds of their weight after the procedure. For this weight loss, the patient requires only 6 months. 

Bottom Line!

You can also get your weight loss surgery here in the world’s best clinic where this non-invasive, effective, affordable, and rapid procedure is available for you with innovative techniques. Silicone is used to fill the stomach so that the individual feels full rapidly. 6-month stay of this balloon inside the stomach helps much in weight loss. The process is safe and does not cause any complications for the patient.  The lifestyle of the patient improves too. Patients just need to maintain their lifestyle and diet. The treatment is trusted by millions of people around the world because of the perfect benefits it is providing.