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21.10.2025

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What is a swallowable gastric balloon?

The swallowable gastric balloon, also known as the ellipse gastric balloon, is a type of gastric balloon designed with the latest technology, which is used in the treatment of obesity and can be inserted into the stomach without the need for anesthesia and surgery.

WHY SWALLOWABLE GASTRIC BALLOON?

Gastric Balloon is swallowed with water.

Ellipse Gastric Balloon does not require endoscopy and anesthesia. It is applied by swallowing with water.

It is naturally excreted from the body.

It does not require removal. The balloon dissolves by itself and is expelled from the body by discharge.


Ellipse swallowable gastric balloon is a suitable procedure for those;
- With a body mass index over 25
- Between the ages of 18-65,
- Who are obesity patients,
- Who had dieted before and failed,
- Who are at risk of surgery or anesthesia,
- Who do not dare to undergo obesity surgeries.


The most important difference between the swallowable gastric balloon and the other gastric balloon method is that it can be applied without the need for endoscopy and anesthesia. The balloon is in pill form attached to a thin catheter (tube). After swallowing the balloon, it is checked with the help of x-rays to ensure it has settled in the stomach. After making sure that it is well placed, the balloon is filled with a special liquid with the help of the catheter, and the catheter is slowly withdrawn. The balloon stays in the stomach for 4-6 months, after which it is expelled from the body. It is possible to lose an average of 10-15% of your starting weight in these four months. Thanks to the smart scale and smartwatch you will have with the procedure, you can easily follow up, share your measurements with your doctor, and get the support you need during the weight loss process. The Swallowable Gastric Balloon is an effective method that is frequently preferred, especially since our patients coming from abroad do not have to come back again and again for both follow-up and removal.

Internal medicine is a branch of medicine that diagnoses diseases of internal organs and plans non-surgical treatments.

In our Internal Medicine branch, which is the department that carries out the diagnosis and treatment of the structure and function of the internal organ systems of adult patients, and the diagnosis and treatment of diseases occurring in these organs, in addition to the early diagnosis of diseases, the patient's awareness about how to prevent diseases, the stages to be experienced in the treatment process of existing diseases and, if necessary, referral to different units are made.

Policlinic examinations, inpatient diagnosis, follow-up and treatments, emergency services, pre- and post-surgical patient evaluations, consultation services with other branches and Check-Up services are offered in the field of Internal Medicine with its expert and experienced physician staff.

In Our Internal Diseases (Internal Medicine) Department

• Upper and lower respiratory tract diseases

• Infectious Diseases

• Hypertension

• Stomach and intestinal system diseases

• Kidney diseases

• Heart and Lung and Liver diseases

• Thyroid diseases

• Diabetes disease

• Rheumatic diseases

• Insulin resistance and obesity treatment

• Hematological diseases

• Rheumatological Diseases and Vasculitides

• Oncological Diseases

• Treatments for Internal Medicine Check-Up Programs are implemented.

Abdominal stretching surgery (Abdominoplasty) is performed on people who have sagging in the abdominal area for various reasons. Women and men with sagging after pregnancy or deformities in the abdominal area due to rapid weight loss naturally or after obesity surgery are the appropriate patient group for this procedure.

With the tummy tuck operation, the appearance of sagging skin is eliminated, excess fat in the area is removed, the abdominal area is flattened and a more fit and aesthetic appearance is achieved.

Abdominal stretching surgeries can take between 2-5 hours depending on the surgical technique and the size of the area where the procedure will be performed. The patient is discharged after staying in the hospital for an average of 2-3 days.

The application of Botulinum toxin (botox) to the stomach is a relatively new weight loss method based on the endoscopic injection of Botulinum toxin into certain parts of the stomach. Gastric botox, which provides "weight loss" without the need for surgical intervention, is the most preferred among the non-surgical slimming options.


Who is Stomach Botox suitable for?


Stomach botox can actually be applied to anyone who wants to lose weight. This procedure is not an obesity surgery. Our patients who meet the following criteria can choose it.

Our patients, who cannot lose weight properly with diet and sports,

Our patients with a body mass index below 40,

For our patients with stomach ulcers or gastritis, they can have stomach botox after the treatment process is completed.



Who can't be applied stomach botox?


Like every application, there are people who should not be treated with stomach botox. Stomach botox should not be applied to cancer patients, especially pregnant women, those who are undergoing cancer treatment, those who have had recent surgery and those who have gastrointestinal system diseases. Also; It is not recommended to apply stomach botox alone to people whose body mass index is above 35 kg/m2. Because it will not be appropriate to reduce the targeted weight only with stomach botox, combined treatments or bariatric surgery will be more suitable for these patients.


Non-surgical weight loss operation is one of the new obesity treatment methods applied to a certain region of the stomach with the endoscopic method. With non-surgical weight loss, the contraction of the stomach muscles is restricted, and the digestion and emptying time of the stomach is delayed, thus allowing patients to experience loss of appetite.






What is Stomach Botox?

Stomach botox is a relatively weight loss method and is an application based on the endoscopic injection of Botulinum toxin to certain parts of the stomach. By limiting the contraction of the stomach muscles, the gastric emptying time is delayed, the patient begins to lose appetite and thus the desired weight loss is achieved. The amount of weight lost varies according to the person's age, metabolic rate and supportive exercises. There is no history of the application in the literature, but it is not possible for those with muscle disease and allergy to botox to benefit from this application. Stomach botox has an appetite-reducing and diet-supporting effect, but it is not right to expect a miraculous effect. After gastric botox application, approximately 10-15 kilos can be easily lost by following the diet to be arranged by a professional dietitian and supporting it with sports.








How long does the stomach botox process take, is it necessary to stay in the hospital?


How long does the stomach botox process take, is it necessary to stay in the hospital?

Stomach botox is not an obesity surgery

It is a procedure that is completely endoscopically entered through the mouth.





There is no stomach incision.

During the procedure, patients are put to sleep accompanied by an anesthesiologist.

Hospitalization is not required.

A decrease in appetite and control in appetite control are achieved within about 3 days after stomach botox application.


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