Gangnam Obesity Treatment: Lose 8 kg with the Gastric Balloon Diet

Hello, this is Balance Lab Plastic Surgery.

In Korea, the current adult obesity rate is 33.4%, which is lower than the OECD average of 53.9%, but

recently the OECD projected that the population with severe obesity in Korea will reach twice the current level by 2030.

Obesity is usually diagnosed by measuring BMI, or body mass index. BMI is the value obtained by dividing weight by height, and in Korea, a BMI of 23 or higher is generally classified as overweight, and 25 or higher is classified as obesity.

What causes obesity?

• Lack of exercise

• Genetic factors

• Excessive food intake

• Irregular eating habits

• Psychological factors and medication

What are the symptoms of obesity?

• Infertility

• Joint pain

• High blood pressure

• Cardiovascular disease

• Hyperinsulinemia

Obesity can produce a variety of symptoms,

to the extent that it is called the root of all diseases, so it is better to prevent it early because various complication symptoms

may occur.

Obesity not only causes inconvenience in daily life,

but can also increase the risk of diseases such as high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes,

so consistent management and weight loss are necessary.

Many people may find it difficult to lose weight.

For these individuals, gastric resection or a gastric balloon procedure can be considered.

The gastric balloon diet is a procedure in which a gastric balloon is inserted into the stomach.

Because the inserted gastric balloon takes up part of the stomach, even if you eat the same amount of food,

you can feel full, making it possible to reduce meal portions compared with before. It is a suitable procedure for obesity patients who have difficulty managing their diet in daily life.

The gastric balloon diet is a procedure that has received both FDA approval in the United States and CE certification in Europe. At Balance Lab Plastic Surgery, 9 essential tests are systematically performed before the procedure, and

after confirming your health condition through an individual consultation, the procedure is carried out.

Gastric balloon procedure steps

1. After sedation anesthesia, the condition of the stomach is checked with an endoscope.
2. After confirming the stomach condition, the gastric balloon is inserted.
3. The flattened gastric balloon is positioned inside the stomach.
4. The balloon is inflated by filling it with sterile saline.
5. Six months after reaching the target weight loss, it is removed in the same order.

If you have been interested in metabolic surgery but

found incisions or recovery burdensome, you can receive help with clear weight-loss improvement through

the endoscopic gastric balloon procedure.

Gastric balloon diet Q&A

• Can the balloon burst?

The balloon inserted into the stomach is made of safe silicone material,

so there is no risk of bursting and you can rest assured.

• When is the balloon removed?

It is usually removed after 6 months, and if desired, it can be removed immediately.

• Isn’t it uncomfortable to keep feeling the balloon?

There may be discomfort at first, but it naturally subsides.

• Is it a safe procedure?

It is a procedure that has received both FDA approval in the United States and CE certification in Europe.

• Are there any side effects?

After the gastric balloon procedure, vomiting, abdominal pain, nausea, etc. may occur,

but these symptoms improve within 3 to 7 days after the procedure,

and in some cases, no symptoms appear.

For those who have difficulty controlling meal portions in everyday life,

it is a good idea to improve things through the gastric balloon diet.

Let me introduce Balance Lab procedures that can create greater synergy when performed together with the gastric balloon procedure.

• Outfit fat extraction injection

Our proprietary ultra-fine cannula precisely extracts fat only from the desired area.

• Infit fat-dissolving injection

A fat-dissolving injection with NO PPC and NO steroids removes localized fat and cellulite.

• Concept-Based Diet Program

Through diet infusion, FDA-recognized obesity medication prescriptions, and device management programs,

we provide a personalized diet plan over 4 weeks.

• Diet infusion

Because obesity treatment requires a very important balance between internal and external factors,

the causes of weight gain and weight-loss goals differ from person to person, so we analyze the body’s balance

and provide customized treatment specialized for body fat breakdown.

Our clinic has two board-certified plastic surgeons and one board-certified internal medicine specialist on site, so

even if you have various underlying conditions, you can receive the procedure with peace of mind.

The gastric balloon diet and the Concept-Based Diet Program

are directly and safely performed by Dr. Kang Min-gu, our chief internal medicine specialist.

If you have been looking into the gastric balloon diet because controlling your meal portions has been difficult,

come to Balance Lab Plastic Surgery near Sinsa Station and get a consultation!!