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How much does gastric balloon cost?
The average price of gastric balloon is $4300, the minimum price is $1200, and the maximum price is $16500.
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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.

Straumann® Dental Implant System Official Provider
The certificates means the clinic is the official provider of the Swiss company and applies original Straumann® materials.
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

International Organization for Standardization
ISO International Standards ensure that products and services are safe, reliable and of good quality.

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.

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.
AYT Clinic is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Antalya, Turkey. The strongest specialities are gastroenterology, plastic surgery, and weight loss surgery. AYT Clinic serves only adults. Patients from CIS, Europe, and the USA visit the clinic most often.
Location: Santral, 5244. Sk. No:24, 07090 Kepez/Antalya, TurkeyGastric balloon | $1949 |

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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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.


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: Yenimahalle Mah. İnönü Cad. no:140 Küçükçekmece, İstanbul, İstanbul 34290Gastric balloon | $1500 - $2000 |
Hermes Clinics is a healthcare network that provides medical services in Istanbul, Turkey. Hermes Clinics offer treatments and packages that include the therapy plan, VIP transfer from-to the airport, a guide that speaks your language, accommodation at prestigious 5 stars hotels in Istanbul, lifetime online consultation option.
Location: Fevzi Çakmak Mah., Cemal Gürsel Cad., No:9, Pendik, İstanbul, Türkiye
Karisoclinic is a private single-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. The team is dedicated to dental treatment and plastic surgery. Karisoclinic Istanbul is specialized in aesthetic, dental aesthetics, and dental surgeries. The clinic offers the newest methods of dental treatment, zirconium, veneer, implants. Over 450-500 patients choose Karisoclinic for veneers and the implants every year. The clinic is popular with patients from the UK, the USA, Canada.
Location: Fatih, Küçükçekmece Yolu No:5, 34290 Küçükçekmece/İstanbul, TurkeyGastric balloon | $2706 |


Joint Commission International
Joint Commission International (JCI) identifies, measures, and shares best practices in quality and patient safety in the world.

Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Standard
OHSAS 18001 is an international standard applied to create an effective management system of health protection and personnel safety. It aims to create safe working conditions and control health risks.

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.
Reyap Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. The team works in dental treatment, plastic surgery, weight loss surgery. Reyap Hospital serves only adults. Patients from Europe, Arab League States and the USA visit the clinic most often.
Location: Yeşilkent, 2011. Sk. No:25, 34515 Esenyurt/İstanbul, TurkeyMedical 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 | $1732 - $2706 |


Consejo de Salubridad General
CSG Accreditation provided by the General Health Council of Mexico certifies the medical institutions due to the high quality of medical services and patient safety. CSG performs advisory and executive functions to control, improve and maintain health care standards in medical facilities across Mexico.

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 |

Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (former Adatip International Hospital) is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. Top specialties here are neurosurgery, orthopedics, spinal surgery, and weight loss surgery. Lokman Hekim serves both adults and children. Patients from the CIS, Africa, and Arab League States visit the clinic most often.
Location: Yenişehir, Kardelen Sk. No:2, 34912 Pendik/İstanbul, Turkey25 Gastric balloon Doctors: Inquire to Get a Free Medical Assessment
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Show all reviewsI would highly recommend Saluss to anyone I was looked after very well from start to finish 👍
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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 🙏😊

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