How much does gastric balloon cost?
The average price of gastric balloon is $4500, the minimum price is $1200, and the maximum price is $16500.
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International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
The International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS) is established by a group of plastic surgeons in Switzerland. It is a platform for discussion and implementation of scientific achievements.
Dr. Hasan Erdem Obesity Clinic — specialized private clinic in Istanbul, Turkey. The clinic is accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Health. MoH guarantees safety, privacy and patient’s rights respect.
The clinic provides bariatric surgical and non-surgical methods that help patients with fast weight loss.
Chief surgeon — Dr. Hasan Erdem is the leading bariatric surgeon in Turkey. He has 20 years of experience in surgery and provided more than 5000 weight loss procedures.
All-inclusive package with Hampton by Hilton accommodation is available for international patients.
Location: Meşrutiyet, Eser Palas, Nişantaşı, Vali Konağı Cd. No:125 D:3, 34365 ŞişliGastric balloon | $2129 - $3199 |

Küçükçekmece Hospital is a private multy-specialty medical center based in Istanbul, Turkey. The strongest specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, and cardiology. Kucukcekmece Hospital serves both adults and children. 35,000 patients choose the clinic to get medical care every year. Patients from Europe, Africa, and Arab League States visit the clinic most often.
Location: Gümüşpala Mh. İskeçe Cd. No:64Gastric balloon | $1500 - $2000 |


Consejo de Salubridad General
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Consejo Mexicano de Oftalmología
The Mexican Council of Ophthalmology, or the Consejo Mexicano de Oftalmologia (CMO) is responsible for the preparation, monitoring, and conducting of certification exams to improve theeye care level in Mexico.
In 2003, Hospital de la Familia, (Family Hospital), was created by a group of doctors seeking a higher standard of medical care that was on demand in the region.
In 2004, the hospital decided to expand its services to the entire family, therefore changing its name to Hospital de la Familia
Location: Cto Brasil 82 Parque Industrial El Alamo Mexicali, Mexico
Gastric balloon | $3000 - $4000 |
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What is a gastric balloon?
The gastric or intragastric balloon is a short-term medical device aimed to help patients lose excess weight without surgical intervention. It is temporary, but enough effective method to get rid of obesity along with diet and physical activity.
How does gastric balloon work?
A soft silicone balloon is inserted into the stomach with the help of an endoscope (tubular instrument passed through the mouth and throat). In the stomach, the balloon is filled with saline occupying the bigger part of the intragastric space. This gives the impression of satiety because the stomach is partially full. As a result, the individual eats less food in one sitting and begins to lose weight.
The balloon is situated in the stomach for 6 months, after which it is removed. It can be inserted for a second time after a break of 2 months. To achieve the maximum effect of this bariatric procedure, the patient needs to keep a diet.
The balloon insertion takes an hour. The procedure requires hospitalization — the patient stays in a hospital for a day and then comes back home.
Who benefits the gastric balloon procedure?
This method is not suitable for people with a very high body mass index (BMI). The recommended BMI for an intragastric balloon procedure starts from 30.
An intragastric balloon can also be used as a preparation for bariatric surgery to reduce the risk of complications. Some weight loss surgeries increase the risk of complications if the patient has severe obesity. In this case, the balloon can reduce excess weight to acceptable standards that allow doctors to perform bariatric surgery with less risk.
The balloon bariatric procedure is especially suitable for people who want to avoid surgery.
What are the main advantages of the gastric balloon method ?
- installed through an endoscope without intervention
- temporary option (6 months)
- can be reused
- can be used as preparation for bariatric surgery
- low risk of complications
- does not affect the digestive system
- weight loss is slower than after bariatric surgery.
What are the contraindications for the procedure?
- inflammatory bowel disease
- esophagitis
- gastric and duodenal ulcers
- stomach tumors
- lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- congenital pyloric stenosis, atresia, and stenosis of the small intestine
- large hiatal hernia (esophageal opening of the diaphragm)
- mental disorders
- alcohol and drug addiction
- constant intake of aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, steroids, drugs that irritate the stomach, anticoagulants (medications that reduce blood clotting)
- pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Learn more about the contraindications here.
How long is the rehabilitation period after intragastric balloon insertion?
The recovery time takes 3 days. After this period, the patient can return to work. Immediately after the gastric balloon procedure, the patient will need to limit food intake. During the first few days, the diet should consist only of liquid food. In 2 weeks after the procedure, the person can begin to try semi-solid, and then solid food.
The intragastric balloon implies that the patient will change the lifestyle and eating habits to healthier ones. The balloon makes it much easier because it consumes a lot of space in the stomach and reduces the amount of food intake.
The procedure for intragastric balloon installing also involves checks by a surgeon to avoid all sorts of complications.
In 6 months, the balloon will be removed from the stomach in the same way as it was installed. If the patient wants the process to be repeated to achieve a better result, then the balloon can be inserted again after a short break of 2 months.
What are the risks of the gastric balloon?
The intragastric balloon procedure causes fewer complications in contrast with other weight loss surgery methods. The most common among them are:
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- abdominal pain.
What results can you expect after the procedure?
The gastric juice destroys the balloon gradually, so the balloon can be put into the stomach for 6 months, and then it must be taken out. If a patient wants to continue balloon treatment, the procedure will be performed again but only in 2 months.
The procedure's effectiveness depends on the eating habits and the patient’s diet. The gastric balloon shows high efficiency in people with not very high BMI, in particular:
- lose about 20-50 pounds of excess weight
- decrease body weight by 20%
- decrease body mass index by 5%.
How much does a gastric balloon cost ?
Usually, the stomach balloon surgery cost includes consultation with a doctor and the procedure itself. In some clinics balloon packages and programs are available.
The balloon weight loss surgery cost varies depending on:
- country
Each country offers different prices for the procedure. It depends on state economic development level and average price policy. Asian nations offer 3-4 times lower bariatric balloon cost in comparison with European ones.
- city
The price for gastric balloon differs from city to city within a particular country. Larger and more economically developed megapolises offer 2 times higher balloon weight loss surgery cost than the smaller cities. However, the quality of the procedure is on the same level.
- private or state hospital
Clinics are divided into private and state ones. The bariatric balloon cost in state hospitals can be 2 times lower than in private clinics. But the management quality in state centers is also lower. It depends on the country where a hospital is located. Specify the information on at the clinic contact center and read gastric balloon surgery reviews when choosing a hospital.
- doctor’s qualification
The best bariatric doctors undergo international training and have vast experience. The balloon weight loss surgery cost is higher when a specialist with an excellent reputation performs the procedure.
How to choose the best hospital for balloon procedure?
Submit a request on Bookimed web site. A medical doctor specialized in gastric balloon will contact you. S/he will answer all your questions and give all necessary information.
According to your preferences, a doctor will compose a treatment program. It will include the exact balloon weight loss surgery cost in your particular case.
Bookimed is an independent healthcare platform for searching the best treatment options. Bookimed does not represent any specific clinics. Its services are free for a patient and is paid for by the partner medical centers.


Turkish Medical Association
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Straumann® Dental Implant System Official Provider
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SALUSS Medical Group is an award-winning health tourism organization based in Istanbul and Antalya, Turkey, which has served a large number of international patients from all over the world with over 20 different treatment solutions in more than 10 specialties. SALUSS is a well-known solution centre for hair transplants, aesthetic surgeries, dental treatments, obesity surgeries, eye surgeries, orthopaedic, neuro, heart and cancer treatments and many other types of treatment. Over 600 patients choose SALUSS every year. The group has accepted patients from 5 different continents and 52 countries so far.
Location: Arden Plaza Kuşkavağı, 6. Cd. No:37, 07070 Konyaaltı/Antalya

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TOP German hospital according to 2019 Focus ranking
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Stomach balloon is carried out in Sachsenhausen Surgery Clinic. The hospital is considered one of the best ones in Europe according to balloon surgery for weight loss reviews. The Clinic is among a few centers in Germany conducting this type of bariatric surgeries.
The procedure is minimally invasive. The hospitalization after the procedure is not required. A patient loses 40% of excess weight in 6 months after the gastric balloon. In half a year, a surgeon seizes the balloon from the stomach.
The balloon weight loss surgery cost in Sachsenhausen Hospital is 2 times lower than in American medical centers. The price includes consultation with a doctor and the procedure itself.
Location: Schulstraße 31, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, GermanyGastric balloon | $3745 |
Medical Promise Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. The strongest specialties are orthopedics, urology, aesthetic medicine, and weight loss surgery. Among the clinic's achievements are the success rates: 98% for breast lift, 95% for liposuction, 98% for tummy tuck, 98% for ear surgery, and 98 for FUE hair transplant. Medical Promise Hospital serves both adults and children. Patients from Europe, African countries, the USA visit the clinic most often.
Location: Merkez, Darülaceze Cd. 14/1, 34381 Şişli/İstanbul, TurkeyGastric balloon | $3210 - $3745 |

Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a multi-specialty medical center in Turkey, Istanbul.
The medical center specializes in pediatric and adult cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, oncology, weight loss surgery, and check-ups. Hisar Intercontinental Hospital serves only adults. 250,000 patients choose Hisar Intercontinental Hospital to get medical care every year. Hisar Hospital is certified by JCI (Joint Commission International) that confirms compliance with international standards of treatment quality and safety.
Patients from CIS, Balkans and African countries choose Hisar Hospital for medical care.
Location: Saray Mah. Site Yolu Cad. No:7 34768 Ümraniye / İstanbulGastric balloon | $1620 - $2700 |


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Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul is the largest multidisciplinary medical center in Istanbul. It is the 1st hospital in Turkeу and the 21st in the world accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI) for the high quality of treatment.
Memorial Şişli specialties are the following: oncology, bone marrow transplant, in vitro fertilization (IVF), neurosurgery, and organ transplant. The success rate of organ transplant at Memorial is 90%.
Patients from 92 countries choose Memorial Şişli for treatment annually.
Location: Kaptan Paşa Mah, Halit Ziya Türkkan Sok Famas Plaza No:19 D:C, 34385 Şişli/İstanbul, TurkeyGastric balloon | $3500 |


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HM Hospitales is a group of 7 medical centers in Madrid which provide medical services in all specialties. Includes 4 comprehensive centers for oncology treatment, neurosciences, cardiovascular surgery, and fertility.
In 2018, was awarded by the Spanish Society of Health Informatics (SEIS) for revolutionized patient care and significant technological solutions in the healthcare sector.
Annually the HM medical team serves around 75K inpatients and 2.3M outpatients.
Location: Av. de Montepríncipe, 25, 28660 Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, Spain

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Joint Commission International
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Turkish Medical Association
The Turkish Medical Association (TMA) was established to improve public healthcare in Turkey. The association considers professional doctor competence, education, and training.
Dr. HE Clinic is a multispecialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey.
The primary specialties are general surgery, dentistry, plastic surgery, gynecology, bariatric surgery, otolaryngology.
JCI (Joint Commission International) and ISO (International Organization for Standardization) certificates confirm high quality and safety level of service at the clinic.
Location: Kurtköy, Ankara Cd. No: 390/3, 34912 Pendik/İstanbulBest Gastric balloon Doctors
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Show all reviewsExperience was amazing with Dr.Hasan Erdem and he’s team ,they were very welcoming from day one..I’ve researched all doctors in Istanbul and found this was the one for me ...thanks again for everything.I had my operation in October last year and I have now lost 32kg feeling amazing well recommended 👍🏻🤗😘
Bundan iki ay önce mide balonu işlemi oldum iki ayda 22,5 kg verdim Dr.Hasan Erdem ve Serra Uçtum hanım başta olmak üzere herkeze binlerce kez teşekkür ederim ve herkese kesinlikle tavsiye ederim
Carlo was amazing! He made sure I knew exactly what to expect every step of the way. There was always someone at the hospital who spoke English, and everyone there made my stay comfortable. Carlo even checked up on me once I was home through my recover several times. I will admit I was scared at first about leaving the US to have the surgery but I’m so glad I did it!
I had a full hysterectomy last month at Hospital de la Familia. I feel like a new person! The hospital was very nice with private rooms, even my husband was able to stay with me! All of the nurses were super sweet and helpful. Maritza was a joy to work with and made the whole process very easy. Muchas Gracias Dr Llamas and staff! So grateful to have found you 🙏😊
I would highly recommend Saluss to anyone I was looked after very well from start to finish 👍
temiz güvenilir ve sağlam kadrosuyla saç ekiminin tek adresi saluss!
HM Hospitales has Parkinson Treatment and this is very important to regular people including me.
ayer estuve en el Vallés de Alcalá de Henares. falta de medios e higiene ante el coronavirus inaudita para ser un hospital. mucho menos que en cualquier supermercado. no tienen gel en la entrada para echarte. en la cola del mostrado para dar los volantes había personas que no respetaban la separación necesaria. cuando entregué el.mio para hacerme una resonancia te dan un formulario para rellenar, te dicen que cojas un boli que tienen allí. me había fijado mientras esperaba, d…espués de usarlo algún paciente, nadie lo desinfectaba. cuando pase a hacerme la resonancia.no sé si el picaporte y llaves del cambiador estaban limpios. me eché de mi propio desinfectante. cuando terminé le pedí a la chica que me diera y me dijo que cuando me hubiera cambiado. parece que todo el empeño del personal era ahora. en las salas de espera había moscas. cuando fui a hacerme los rx, no me atreví a sentarme en una sillas de tapicería sucisimas. muy mal, independiente de la tardanza interminable que tarde más de dos horas para hacerme una resonancia y una radiografía, me pareció increíble la falta de higiene.
I had seen many ads for this place around town. I happened to be in the neighborhood and by chance stumbled upon it. Curious I popped in for a look and was able to have a chat with the manager who is from California. Nice guy. He explained it was a mens wellness clinic set up for mens needs with out the worries of specialist who are more suited to womens. At 58 I told him I made it this far with out any plastic surgery and don't know if I will really go down that path. He told me that isn't their only specialty. Diet, mens health and solutions for any stage in ones life with emphasis that it was a men's clinic with focus towards men. Not sure if I will ever use it but nice to know its there. Rating based on convenience to Thonglor BTS, friendliness, cleanliness of the place and the fact that I virtually got a free consultation.
My girlfriend asked me to do the enlargement treatment and I chose HE Clinic because they seemed to be the best. My experience was as follows: Arrive at the clinic staff are very polite and friendly. Didn't wait long then saw the doctor. Youngish Thai who speaks English ok an seems polite and competent. He has apparently done the treatment many times. After the exam he recommends 12 ccs but I decided to take 10 to be safe. A cream was applied and I waited 20 mins. Then the doctor injected the filler under the skin. I couldn't feel anything which was my biggest fear. It didn't take long to complete the treatment and I was good to go. I got some slight swelling after the treatment but in a couple of days, it was fine. I had to wait a week before I could have it. I did find my life got a boost after the treatment. I had to go back for a follow up as some of the filler was uneven. To be fair the doctor corrected it for free. Its has been a few months now and I would say I am. glad I did the procedure. I wish the filler was more permanent as I do already feel the need to top up a few more CCS. Overall I would say if it's bothering you this treatment is worth considering.

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Excellent communication and help setting up my trip to Antalya. The service was professional and the health care was brilliant. A very positive experience at the hospital team . You can be rest assured you are in safe hands