Will I put the weight back on?

Up to 95% of weight-loss may be sustained 12 months after the Balloon exits the body! ¹

How is the Balloon placed?

The placement takes place during a 15-minute outpatient visit. Allurion is the first gastric balloon that requires no endoscopy* or anaesthesia for placement or removal. Simply swallow a capsule containing the deflated Balloon with a catheter: once the Balloon is confirmed to be in your stomach via x-ray, the Balloon is filled with water through the catheter. A second x-ray takes place to ensure the Balloon is filled correctly.

Does a doctor need to remove the Balloon?

No. After approximately 16 weeks, the Balloon deflates and passes naturally. In very rare cases, an intervention might be required.*

How much weight can be lost with Allurion? After approximately 16 weeks of the Allurion Programme, multiple clinical studies have demonstrated that patients lose on average 10–15% of their total body weight. If you still want to lose more weight, a second Balloon can be placed after completing the first programme.

After approximately 16 weeks of the Allurion Programme, multiple clinical studies have demonstrated that patients lose on average 10–15% of their total body weight. If you still want to lose more weight, a second Balloon can be placed after completing the first programme.

Is the Allurion Program more effective than dieting alone?

Yes! The Allurion Program, a combination of our unique swallowable gastric balloon and a supported lifestyle change program, leads to nearly 2.5 times the weight loss than a lifestyle change program alone, according to an independent study.(superscript 1) In another study, three-quarters of participants who attempted to lose weight over a year through calorie-controlled or restricted diets (72% of participants), exercise programs or courses (22%), and pharmaceutical treatments (12%), did not achieve a clinically meaningful weight loss defined as at least 5% of their body weight.(superscript 2) The evidence shows that these isolated methods alone are not enough. The 6-month Allurion Program combines medical support and a weight-loss device (Allurion Gastric Balloon), digital tools (Allurion Connected Scale, Allurion Health Tracker and Allurion App) and nutritional coaching to kick-start your weight loss and help you form lifelong healthy habits to maintain the weight loss. Read more here References Results at 16 weeks. Raftopoulos, I et al Holyoke Medical Center. Holyoke, MA An Intensive 52 Week Nutritional, Exercise and Behavior Modification Program: Comparing With or Without the Allurion IGB Presented at ASMBS 2019 Three-quarters of adults with obesity have attempted to lose weight in the past year, but most have been unsuccessful (ampproject.org) In another study, three-quarters of participants who attempted to lose weight over a year through calorie-controlled or restricted diets (72% of participants), exercise programs or courses (22%), and pharmaceutical treatments (12%), did not achieve a clinically meaningful weight loss defined as at least 5% of their body weight.² The evidence shows that these isolated methods alone are not enough. The 6-month Allurion Program combines medical support and a weight-loss device (Allurion Gastric Balloon), digital tools (Allurion Connected Scale, Allurion Health Tracker and Allurion App) and nutritional coaching to kick-start your weight loss and help you form lifelong healthy habits to maintain the weight loss.¹ ² **

What are the differences between the Allurion Balloon and other gastric balloons?

The Allurion Balloon is the world’s first and only gastric balloon without the need for surgery, endoscopy* or anaesthesia for balloon placement and removal. The balloon is swallowed as a capsule during a 15-minute placement which means less downtime or time off work for our patients. Designed to pass naturally at approximately 16 weeks, the Allurion Balloon maximizes weight loss while minimizing time spent in the body, making it a more effective option than longer 6-month endoscopic balloons, where 80% of weight loss is achieved within the first 3 months.1 The Allurion Balloon is a safer option, with fewer side effects. It has a significantly lower intolerance rate compared to 12-month endoscopic balloons (1-3% vs 14.4%)2,3, with an overall serious adverse event rate that is 10 times lower than other liquid-filled balloons.4-10 Made from vegan polyurethane, a material that’s much thinner and more flexible than the silicone material in endoscopic balloons, the Allurion Balloon flexes and adapts as your stomach moves, ensuring a snug and comfortable fit.

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The Allurion Gastric Balloon is accompanied by a complete weight loss program

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The Allurion Gastric Balloon takes up space in the stomach, reduces hunger and increases satiety, helping to reduce daily calorie intake³. Placed without surgery, it is swallowed and filled with sterile water during a 15-minute consultation¹⁹. It empties and eliminates naturally around 4 months later¹.

A multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals will support you with a personalized nutrition and lifestyle change program lasting at least 6 months. They'll help you adopt healthier habits that suit you and that you can maintain over the long term.

The Allurion connected scale and Allurion app will help you monitor your progress: the evolution of your weight, body composition and activity. This data can also be shared in real time with your follow-up team for better support. You're not alone!

The Allurion Gastric Balloon: A fast and sustainable way to lose weight

SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN RESULTS

26 peer-reviewed clinical studies prove that the Allurion Gastric Balloon is safe and effective.2

MORE EFFECTIVE THAN A SIMPLE DIET

Thanks to the gastric balloon, the Allurion Program leads to an average of 10 - 15% weight loss in about 4 months.^1,2
This is about 2.5x more than the weight loss achieved with an intensive lifestyle modification program alone.⁴

SUSTAINABLE WEIGHT LOSS

The behavior modification program that accompanies the Allurion Balloon promotes current and future weight loss.
On average, 96% of weight loss can be maintained 1 year after balloon removal.⁵

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Your questions about Allurion's weight loss program.

The gastric balloon is a weight loss solution that consists of placing a flexible balloon filled with liquid (or in some cases air) in the stomach. It reduces its capacity and thus reduces the feeling of hunger and increases satiety, which reduces daily caloric intake.³It can also slow down the emptying of the stomach, which means that your food stays longer in your stomach, even if you have eaten less. As your body feels more satisfied, it can also help you control the frings sometimes felt between meals.⁶This method is a less invasive alternative to weight loss surgery and whose safety and effectiveness have been demonstrated by different clinical studies.²The balloon usually remains in the stomach for several months, during which it helps you eat smaller portions, consume fewer calories and lose weight significantly.^1,2After this period of residence, the balloon empties and is removed either by endoscopy or, in the case of the Allurion Balloon, by natural means. **

We understand that swallowing the capsule that contains the Allurion Balloon can worry some people; especially because of the nauseat reflex.

However, a clinical study with 1770 patients showed that 99.99% of patients manage to swallow the capsule.¹If you struggle to swallow it by yourself, your doctor can help you and gently guide the capsule down by stiffening the catheter. The nausea reflex is avoided by placing it quickly in the stomach. In the study carried out, 36% of patients benefited from this help.

Yes. A clinical study has shown that the Allurion Balloon, in addition to a behavior change program (nutritional monitoring and adoption of a more active life), allows you to lose nearly 2.5 times more weight than a behavior change program alone.⁴

In this study, 17% of patients who followed the Allurion Program (Ballon Allurion + Behavior Change Program) lost more than 20% of their total weight!⁴

The Allurion Program can therefore help to achieve better results, compared to a diet alone, since the gastric balloon can help patients feel less hungry, to feel full faster after eating by slowing down stomach emptying, and therefore less to feel the "hunger" and hunger attacks that can be experienced during a classic diet.^3,6

After about 4 months, several clinical studies have shown that Allurion Program patients lose an average of 10 to 15% of their total body weight.^1,2

In addition, you can increase your weight loss with a second consecutive Allurion Balloon and lose an average of 23% of your weight in 12 months.⁷***

How does the Allurion Gastric Balloon Work?

No Surgery**
No Endoscopy**
No Anaesthesia**

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Which Allurion Program is made for me?

6, 12 or 18 months?
1 or 2 consecutive balloons?
Each weight loss path is unique

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More than 60 clinics offer the Allurion Program in France. Find the center closest to you.

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