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Allurion Weight Loss Program
No surgery, no endoscopy, no anesthesia
The balloon will be inflated in your stomach, checked using rapid x-rays, and you'll be on your way! The entire procedure takes approximately 15 minutes with an outpatient visit. You will also be supported by the Allurion Connected Scale, Health Tracker and App.
Allurion Weight Loss Program
Help Your Determination: Stay Stronger for Longer
Dieting can make you feel hungry, but Allurion gives you control because patients feel less hungry, feel full more quickly after a meal, and helps avoid the hunger pangs often experienced when dieting.
Can you combine the Allurion Programme with a weight-loss drug like Saxenda®?
Most of those on the Allurion Programme achieve their weight loss goals with the Allurion Programme alone, but yes, for some there may be an option to combine other therapies, like weight-loss drugs, into their approach. Research has shown promising weight loss results when therapies are combined. In a recent study, 92% of patients achieved their goals on the Programme alone. For those who went on to combine the Allurion Programme with Saxenda® (liraglutide), they achieved an average total body weight loss of nearly 19% after approximately 4 months of combined treatment, with no serious adverse events reported.1 In another recent study, patients following the Allurion Programme with oral semaglutide achieved an average weight loss of over 18% after this combined treatment.2
Taken together, the findings from these two studies highlight the safety and effectiveness of this combination therapy, demonstrating its potential to enhance weight loss outcomes and durability for some people within the Allurion Programme.
Taken together, the findings from these two studies highlight the safety and effectiveness of this combination therapy, demonstrating its potential to enhance weight loss outcomes and durability for some people within the Allurion Programme.
Which is better, weight-loss drugs or Allurion?
The best weight management treatment is personal to you, dependent on factors like your goals, health and wellbeing and preferences, etc. There are a range of effective treatments out there, and increasingly people use multiple treatments in combination and succession. Many people find fast, significant and sustainable weight loss following the Allurion Programme, meaning for them it is an ideal first-line treatment. For some patients, during or after the Allurion Programme, they may consider the addition of weight-loss drugs if advised by their expert clinic team. To find your best treatment option, speak with an Allurion advisor who will be able to direct you to a doctor in our partner clinics.
What is a gastric balloon?
A gastric balloon is a weight loss solution that involves placing a soft, inflatable balloon in the stomach to reduce its capacity and help you feel fuller faster and stay fuller for longer. It is considered safe and a less invasive alternative to weight loss surgery. The balloon stays in the stomach for a period of time, usually several months, during which it helps you to eat smaller portions, consume fewer calories, and achieve significant weight loss. After this residence period, the balloon deflates and is removed either through endoscopy, or in the case of the Allurion Balloon, passes out of the body naturally.
Is the capsule easy to swallow?
We understand that swallowing the balloon or the gag reflex can be a source of anxiety for certain people. However, 99.99% of patients are able to swallow the capsule. If you have difficulty swallowing the capsule on your own, your doctor can assist you and gently guide the capsule down by stiffening the catheter. This helps avoid the gag reflex and support quick placement of the capsule inside the stomach.
