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The Importance of Gastric Balloon Aftercare

Gastric balloon aftercare is at the heart of operations at Allure Weightloss. Aftercare is key to our patients having the ability to lose weight sustainably…

How Safe is the Orbera 365?

Recognised for safety and effectiveness, the Orbera 365 12 month gastric balloon is available across several of our clinics across the UK. The Orbera 365…

Preparing for your Gastric Balloon Placement

Gastric balloons are long-established weight loss tools that can be used as alternatives to bariatric weight loss surgery. These state-of-the-art weight loss devices are designed…

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Home Of Gastric Balloon Expertise Across The UK

Gastric Balloon – UK placement centres With several placement centres across England and Wales, Allure Weightloss is perfectly positioned to provide advice, support, and the…

The Benefits Of Gastric Balloon Weight Loss

Whilst risks and complications exist for all medical procedures, and the gastric balloon is no different. However, with obesity still on the rise in the…

Making The ‘Right’ Medical Weight Loss Decision

Have you ever wondered what the ‘right’ decision is in regard to medical weight loss? I know I have. After speaking to many patients it…

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How Does The Orbera 365 Gastric Balloon Work?

The Orbera 365 gastric balloon is FDA approved to be in the stomach for up to 12 months and requires an endoscopy at placement and…

Making Sure Your Medical Weight Loss Choices Are Informed

Whether you have always struggled with your weight or only recently put on the pounds, it is important that any journey into medical weight loss…

A Tried, Tested, and Trusted Weight Loss Programme

As far as medical weight loss programmes go, we are proud to say ours have been tried and tested, making them trusted by GMC registered…

A Healthier Weight Is Waiting For You!

A healthier weight could be waiting for you on the other side of our gastric balloon programmes or bariatric surgeries. Both these surgical and non-surgical…

How Effective Are Gastric Balloons?

In a word: very. Gastric balloons are a well-respected method of medical weight loss in the UK, utilised by consultant surgeons and gastric enterologists alike…

Gastric Sleeve VS Gastric Balloon: Understanding The Difference

The gastric sleeve and gastric balloon are both available through Allure Weightloss as medical weight loss procedures. They can be used to help resolve the…

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease And Weight Loss

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is closely associated with obesity. NAFLD on its own is usually asymptomatic but can lead to severe complications such as…

Can I Travel With A Gastric Balloon

The gastric balloon provides medical weight loss option that doesn’t require surgery. As such, the way in which a patient experiences a gastric balloon placement…

How Much Does A Gastric Balloon Cost?

Losing weight is a long term process. It is a matter of changing your life and habits, not just eating less. Deciding to lose weight…

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Losing Weight With A Gastric Balloon In Cheshire

Choosing to lose weight is a long term commitment. You aren’t going to lose weight over night, even if you have seen adverts that promise…

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Tackling High Cholesterol

High cholesterol is an issue typically connected with obesity. This means that if you are overweight, you are more at risk of having high cholesterol…

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Gastric Balloon Turkey: Is it actually worth it?

Medical tourism has grown dramatically in the last few years, especially in Turkey with its cheap flights, beautiful views, and the seemingly affordable prices of…

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How Much Does a Gastric Balloon Cost?

The gastric balloon cost varies depending on several factors, namely the model of gastric balloon you are looking to have placed and the location of said placement.…

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Your Gastric Balloon Removal

When it comes to the end of your placement with the Orbera 365 12 month gastric balloon, you will need to return to your Allure Weightloss clinic.…

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Gastric Balloon Placements in the North West

Gastric balloons are a weight loss tool utilised globally in order to help encourage weight loss by suppressing feelings of hunger. Available in a number of…

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What to Expect During an Endoscopy

Like many people doing their research into the Orbera 365 gastric balloon, otherwise referred to as the 12 month gastric balloon, you may find yourself wonder…

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2 Gastric Balloon Clinics Across London

Gastric balloons are an effective and non-invasive alternative to bariatric surgery. For patients in and around the London area, Allure Weightloss is well-situated to support your placement.

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The Difference Between Gastric Balloons and Bariatric Surgery

Gastric balloons and bariatric surgery have the same goal in mind, yet differ dramatically in regard to how they are applied / performed.

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The 12 Month Gastric Balloon

The 12-month gastric balloon is available through specialist Allure Weightloss Clinics and are placed by GMC registered Consultants, each handpicked for their experience...

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Allure Weightloss at Oaklands Hospital

The Oaklands Hospital in Manchester is a leading private hospital that Allure Weightloss are proud to be running clinics out of.

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A Temporary Tool for Long-Term Weight Loss

Many people across the United Kingdom, and indeed the world, struggle with the proper and healthy regulation of their weight. Everyone needs a little support…

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What Should I Eat After Having an Orbera Balloon Fitted?

Losing weight is a process, not an event, but the Orbera balloon. It takes a lot of time, patience and determination. For many people, it…

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How Much is a Gastric Balloon?

Losing weight is a long term process. It is a matter of changing your life and habits, rather than just eating less. Deciding to lose…

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Real Patients, Real Gastric Balloon Results

For those who are unfamiliar with gastric balloon programmes, it is easy to imagine them as some kind of gimmick. Afterall, they aren’t as well-known as the…

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Why Choose a 12 Month Weight Loss Balloon?

Choosing to change your life and lose weight is a major decision. It is not something that you should choose to do lightly. Rather, you…

Want to Know More?

Get in touch with the friendly medical weight loss specialists at Allure Weightloss today by calling 03455 120 094, or by emailing info@allureweightloss.com. Alternatively, you can simply fill out our enquiry form online by following the link below.