Gastric balloons are silicone balloons and can be inflated to a volume of 400-700 cc after insertion into the stomach. It is a widely preferred method of weight loss today. It is a suitable solution for people who want to lose weight without surgery and without exercise. However, it is not permanent and its purpose is to regulate eating habits. In the stomach where the gastric balloon is placed, a feeling of fullness is provided for a long time and nutritional habits such as snacks can be abandoned.

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Since people's eating habits will change after the application, it can be seen as a kind of helper to diet. There are diet lists prepared for patients and the duration of weight loss varies according to their health status and current weight. Since the types of balloons differ, care is taken to choose the most suitable brands for the patients.

Among the commonly used brands are Medsil,Medicone, Spatz,Bari Globe, Orbera, Elipse. Medsil ,Medicone and Bari Globe is a balloon that can stay in the stomach for up to 6 months and is placed orally using endoscopic methods. Unlike other balloon brands, Spatz is a brand whose volume can be adjusted and it is possible to use it for 12 months. Elipse does not require endoscopy and anesthesia, it is inflated by swallowing and is excreted through feces after an average of 5 months.

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Gastric balloons are silicone balloons developed to aid weight loss. It takes up space in the stomach and provides a quicker feeling of satiety. When dieting is done together, nutritional habits change and extremely successful results are obtained in terms of rapid weight loss. If people do not want to have surgery to lose weight and do not have a high enough weight to have surgery, this method is applied. It is not applied in the following cases, as gastric balloon may have damages;

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• Stomach ulcer

• large stomach hernia

• Pregnancy

• Inability to lose weight with diet and exercise

 

Since it is not a surgical operation, the harms are very low. However, attention should be paid to whom it can be applied to, and all necessary examinations should be performed on the patients. As Istanbul Estetik Clinic, we practice professionally and get extremely successful results.

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The methods applied for gastric balloon insertion vary according to the brands of the balloons. Some need to be swallowed while some are inserted endoscopically. In this process, balloon brands are selected according to the health status and wishes of our patients. Depending on the balloon brands, it can be used for 6 months or 12 months.

If patients need to diet with a balloon in the long term, it is more reasonable to turn to brands that are suitable for 12 months of use. Anesthesia is applied in balloons inserted by endoscopic methods. Swallowable gastric balloons do not require anesthesia and endoscopic intervention. After the patient swallows, it is inflated and excreted through the stool. In our clinic, which closely follows the developments in the health sector, the ways in which the most successful results can be obtained are followed.

 

The processes in which the gastric balloon began to be used for weight loss are quite recent. The risk of complications in these treatments, which were defined as a result of long and systematic studies, is very low. Among the risks of gastric balloon are the following effects that develop after the application;

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• Nausea

• stomach cramp

• Vomiting

• heartburn

• Stomache ache

• Ulcer

 

These symptoms appear to go away on their own, as are rare effects. Ulcer is the least common complication among complications. If it is seen, the balloon should be removed and ulcer treatment should be applied. Apart from this, there is no direct harm to human health, and since there are no surgical procedures, it does not affect the quality of life. During the application day, people can continue their daily lives.

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In order to understand the weight loss process after the application, first of all, it is necessary to have information about the structure of the gastric balloons. Balloons have a silicone structure and occupy an important place in the stomach. After the gastric balloon is placed, a part of the stomach is full and it is even possible to feel full with half of the foods you normally consume.

Expert dietitians are employed in our clinic to help you reach the weight loss stage. First of all, you should not eat less than necessary, you should consume at least 3 meals a day. These meals should have sufficient protein and carbohydrates. Continuing to have a deficient and unhealthy diet may prevent weight loss as well as lead to excessive weight loss and nutritional problems.

You should adapt to the diet lists prepared under the supervision of a doctor, and turn to foods such as herbal teas that will relieve your stomach. If you have difficulty in dieting, you can always contact our clinic, get psychological support and request the reorganization of the lists. Since it is not healthy to lose your desired weight in the short term, you should be patient and stay away from factors that will put your health at risk.

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Gastric balloon is a recently developed weight loss treatment that has been approved after serious studies. For this reason, any brand that will have the risk of harming human health is not used in clinics. As Istanbul Aesthetic Clinic, we prefer quality and leading brands. There is no explosion and the process of removal from the stomach varies according to the brands.

Rumors of bursting of gastric balloons are a rare complication of perforation. This occurs when there is a high level of acid in the stomach. Since we carry out serious health checks on our patients, we keep this probability close to zero, and prevent any damage by immediate intervention in case of possible risks.

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The fact that gastric balloons are not surgical operations has made it possible to return them within the desired time. If the desired weight is achieved in a shorter time than the given time, gastric balloons can be removed. There is no obligation to wait 6 months or 12 months for removal. When complications occur in patients, operations are performed to remove gastric balloons.

Removal time is extremely easy and takes an average of 15 minutes. No side effects are seen when the balloon is removed. Only the diet should be paid attention to, and the correct eating habits should be continued in order not to gain weight again.

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