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What is the Allurion Elipse™ Balloon?
The Allurion Elipse™ Balloon is the first swallowable weight loss balloon that involves no surgery, endoscopy*, and anaesthesia. Designed to reduce your food intake by taking up space in your stomach.9
As a result, it increases the feeling of fullness. With the reduction in hunger levels, you will consume lesser food during mealtimes, and this results in weight loss.10
Why choose the Allurion Elipse™ Balloon?
The Allurion Elipse™ Balloon has been clinically proven to effectively induce weight loss.10 By about 4 months, you can expect to have lost 10% to 15% of your starting body weight. 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
With the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle, the weight loss can be sustained for up to 12 months or longer.
Is the Allurion Elipse™Balloon easy to swallow?
According to published clinical data, 99.9% of patients were successful in swallowing the Allurion Elipse™ Balloon. If, however, you find it difficult to swallow the capsule on your own, our doctors will assist you by inserting a thin wire into the catheter to stiffen it slightly, then gently guide it past your throat so that you swallow it swiftly and smoothly.7
What does the procedure involve?
The placement of the Allurion Elipse™ Balloon, which does not require any surgery, endoscopy*, or anaesthesia, takes around 20 minutes. Contained within a capsule, the deflated balloon is attached to a thin tube called a catheter.
These are the following steps for the balloon placement:
- Step 1: Swallow the capsule with water.
- Step 2: Upon swallowing, the first X-ray will be carried out to make sure that the capsule is in the correct position.
- Step 3: Our doctor will fill up the balloon with liquid via the catheter.
- Step 4: A second X-ray will be conducted to ensure that the balloon is properly filled.
- Step 5: Once confirmed, our doctor will gently remove the catheter from the balloon. The placement will be considered complete.
*In rare cases, the Allurion Elipse™ Balloon may require endoscopic or surgical intervention for removal. In rare cases, the empty balloon may be vomited instead of passing through the GI tract.
Are there any possible side effects after the balloon placement?
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Dr Tan Chun Hai (陈俊海医生)
Upper Gastrointestinal, Bariatric & General Surgeon
Endoscopy & Minimally-Invasive Surgery Specialist
Dr. Tan Chun Hai is a dual fellowship-trained specialist in laparoscopic (keyhole) stomach cancer surgery and Bariatric & Metabolic surgery. His clinical expertise includes the use of minimally invasive surgical techniques for stomach-related disorders, Gallstones, Appendicitis and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
Dr. Tan also specialises in performing endoscopies/gastroscopies and colonoscopies. When applicable, Dr. Tan provides same-day treatment within a few hours of diagnosis. Dr. Tan subscribes to a less invasive practice, promoting less postoperative pain and shorter hospital stays.
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