Bariatric surgery offers effective and permanent solutions for patients struggling with excessive weight and obesity. These surgical methods not only help patients lose weight but also reduce health problems associated with obesity. At Elysium Aesthetics, we aim to achieve the best results with personalized treatment plans through our bariatric surgery services.
Gastric sleeve surgery is a bariatric surgical procedure intended to reduce stomach capacity and limit food intake. In this procedure, a large portion of the stomach is removed, and the remaining part is shaped into a tube-like structure. This allows patients to feel full with less food, thereby promoting weight loss. Additionally, the removal of part of the stomach reduces the production of the hunger hormone, which helps decrease appetite. Gastric sleeve surgery provides permanent weight loss and improves health issues related to obesity, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.
The gastric balloon is a silicone balloon inserted into the stomach to temporarily reduce its capacity. This procedure is performed non-surgically and involves placing a balloon endoscopically in the stomach, which is then filled with fluid to reduce stomach volume. The gastric balloon helps patients feel full with less food, thereby promoting weight loss. Typically, the balloon remains in the stomach for about six months, during which it supports the patient's weight loss process. The gastric balloon provides a temporary solution and, combined with lifestyle changes, can result in permanent weight control.
Gastric bypass is a bariatric surgical procedure that involves reducing the size of the stomach and reorganizing the digestive system. In this procedure, the stomach is made smaller by creating a small pouch, and the small intestines are attached to this new pouch. This allows food to bypass parts of the stomach and small intestine. Gastric bypass reduces both food intake and nutrient absorption, thus providing effective and permanent weight loss. This procedure significantly improves health issues related to obesity, particularly type 2 diabetes, and enhances patients' quality of life.
Revision surgery consists of corrective surgical procedures for patients who have undergone previous bariatric surgery but have not achieved sufficient weight loss or have experienced weight regain. This procedure is performed to improve the results of the initial surgery or to address any complications. Revision surgery may involve a combination of different bariatric procedures and is planned according to the current health condition and needs of the patient. It helps patients achieve their targeted weight loss and reduce health issues related to obesity.