Gastric Balloon (Allurion)

Clinical Lead

Bariatric Surgery Medical Review Board

Meva Clinic · Istanbul
Published: 2025-11-12
Last Updated: 2026-05-18

Gastric Balloon (Allurion)

Non-surgical weight loss. A swallowable capsule that induces fullness for 4-6 months. No anesthesia required.

Bariatric Surgery Medical Review Board

Chief Medical Officer

Clinical Review Note

"Our clinical approach prioritizes patient safety, individualized treatment planning, realistic expectations, and long-term follow-up throughout the international care journey."

About This Procedure

Why Choose Meva Clinic?

Non-surgical weight loss. A swallowable capsule that induces fullness for 4-6 months. No anesthesia required.

Meva Clinic's bariatric care protocols in Istanbul offer a structured pathway to long-term weight reduction and systemic metabolic recovery. Operating within accredited partner hospital surgical facilities, our bariatric specialists utilize advanced 3D laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques to optimize safety and accelerate healing. Every premium bariatric program integrates comprehensive pre-operative physical evaluations, metabolic mapping, premium partner hotel recovery accommodations, private transfers, and structured 12-month post-operative nutrition coaching to secure sustainable, long-term health transformations. Alongside gastric balloon treatment, gastric Botox may be discussed as a non-surgical endoscopic weight management option based on patient suitability.

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Bariatric Surgery Medical Review Board

Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Standards

This page has been reviewed under Meva Clinic’s specialist medical review pathway. Final treatment suitability, operating physician assignment, surgical planning, and medical decisions are confirmed only after medical history review, in-person consultation, diagnostic tests, anesthesia evaluation, and doctor availability.

Meva Clinic Medical Review Board

Is This Treatment for Me?

BMI 27-35

Fear of surgery

Jumpstart weight loss

Comprehensive International Patient Care Plan

Private Airport Transfer

Premium Partner Hotel Accommodation

24/7 Dedicated Nursing Support

Premium Medical Aftercare Kit

Long-Term Follow-Up Support Documentation

The Clinical Procedure

Swallowing a capsule that inflates in the stomach.

1

Eligibility Evaluation

Comprehensive medical review, clinical history check, and BMI eligibility evaluation.

2

Capsule Placement

The patient swallows the capsule balloon containing the deflated balloon attached to a thin catheter.

3

Position Confirmation

Fluoroscopy (X-ray) or clinical verification is used to confirm the correct positioning in the stomach.

4

Balloon Inflation

The deflated balloon is gently filled with sterile saline solution through the thin catheter.

5

Catheter Release

Once filled, the catheter is gently detached and withdrawn, with no surgical incisions or cutting required.

6

Natural Elimination

Structured follow-up and nutrition guidance are provided. The balloon opens its valve and passes naturally after its intended period, where clinically appropriate.

Recovery & Transformation Journey

1

Phase 1: Immediate

Clinical observation, initial stabilization, and comfortable partner hotel accommodation.

2

Phase 2: Early Recovery

Mild activities resume, follow-up consultations, and structured aftercare.

3

Phase 3: Transformation

Visible results begin to emerge as tissues integrate and heal.

4

Phase 4: Final Result

Full aesthetic and functional maturation achieved. Lifelong support continues.

The Meva Advantage

Includes smart scale and app-monitored coaching.

HighSafety Standard
15+ Years Experience
PremiumClinical Care Standard

Frequently Asked Questions

It passes naturally after 16 weeks.

Procedure Details

Hospital Stay

None

Hotel Package

2 Nights

Return to Work

Next Day

Anaesthesia

None

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