Intragastric Balloon Diet: I Lost Weight Through Dietary Control.

Hello, this is Balance Lab Plastic Surgery.

It is not an exaggeration to say that obesity is the cause of all diseases,

and it is having a negative impact on our bodies.

This has become a major cause of increasing the risk of various diseases around the world,

and is turning into a common phenomenon worldwide.

Obesity refers to a state in which there is an excessive amount of fat tissue in the body.

It is usually diagnosed by measuring BMI, which is commonly called body mass index,

and BMI is the value obtained by dividing body weight by height. In Korea, in general,

BMI of 23 or higher is defined as overweight, and 25 or higher is defined as obesity.

Causes of obesity,

Irregular eating habits, psychological factors and medication, excessive food intake,

genetic factors, lack of exercise, and other causes may be involved.

Symptoms of obesity,

Complications may occur due to various symptoms,

and symptoms such as high blood pressure, joint pain, infertility, cardiovascular disease, and hyperinsulinemia may appear.

Obesity is called the root of all diseases, and various complication symptoms can occur,

so it is best to prevent it early.

What patients with obesity find most difficult is dietary control. Today, I’d like to talk about a way to make this dietary control possible.

This is the intragastric balloon procedure at Balance Lab Plastic Surgery.

The intragastric balloon diet is a method in which, without surgical operation,

an intragastric balloon approved by the U.S. FDA and certified by the CE in Europe is inserted into the stomach through gastroscopy,

helping create a feeling of fullness and reducing meal amounts compared to before.

It is a suitable procedure for those who have had difficulty managing their diet in daily life. At our clinic, before the intragastric balloon procedure, Director Kang Min-gu, an internal medicine specialist,

systematically performs 9 essential pre-procedure tests,

and after confirming the patient’s health status through an individual consultation, the procedure is carried out.

Intragastric balloon procedure process

1. After checking the inside of the stomach with an endoscope, the balloon is inserted.
2. The flat balloon is positioned inside the stomach.
3. Sterile saline is filled into the balloon to inflate it.
4. After 6 months, once the target weight loss period has passed, it is removed in the same order.

Can weight loss be achieved with an intragastric balloon?

The InBody results below are the before-and-after body composition analysis results of a patient who actually received the intragastric balloon procedure at Balance Lab Plastic Surgery.

Looking at the InBody test results, you can see that visceral fat, body weight, and body fat mass all decreased while muscle mass was maintained.

Top 5 questions people ask about the intragastric balloon procedure

• Is it a safe procedure? It is a procedure that has received both U.S. FDA and European CE certification, and has been chosen by 270,000 patients in 80 countries.

• 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 feel at ease.

• Can you feel the balloon? There may be discomfort at first, but this symptom gradually eases naturally.

• When is the balloon removed? It is usually removed after 6 months, and if desired, it can be removed immediately.

• Are there any side effects? After receiving the intragastric balloon procedure, symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, and nausea may occur,

but these symptoms improve within 3 to 7 days after the procedure, and there are also cases where no symptoms appear.

If you have had difficulty controlling your diet in daily life, you may want to use the intragastric balloon procedure to help control your diet

and try losing weight to reach your desired target weight.

In addition, let me introduce a few popular procedures at Balance Lab Plastic Surgery!

• Infit fat-dissolving injection A fat-dissolving injection exclusive to Balance Lab, free of steroid or PPC ingredients, which can cause side effects,

destroys fat cells and helps remove them from the body.

• Outfit fat extraction injection Using an ultra-fine cannula with a rounded tip and long length, it removes only the fat from the desired area. The Outfit fat extraction injection does not require incision or separate sedation,

so you do not need to worry about scars or recovery time.

• Customized IV drip program Rather than a standardized IV prescription, this is an individualized IV drip program based on test results,

which replenishes lacking components and helps break down body fat,

helping weight come off more healthily.

The Infit fat-dissolving injection, Outfit fat extraction injection, and customized IV drip can each provide different synergy,

so it is best to proceed with the program that is right for you.

As a diet research center, Balance Lab Plastic Surgery

is doing its best for safe and highly satisfying results under the care of Director Kang Min-gu, an internal medicine specialist,

who has accumulated expert treatment know-how based on extensive clinical experience.

With a collaborative system consisting of two plastic surgery specialists and one internal medicine specialist,

the plastic surgery specialists focus on external beauty, while the internal medicine specialist takes care to ensure health from the inside as well.

For those who have had difficulty controlling their diet in daily life,

how about trying to lose weight through the intragastric balloon diet?