Allurion Balloon in Birmingham
Start your Allurion Balloon weight loss journey from just £3950
Our Birmingham clinic is at the forefront of the Allurion balloon procedure in the West Midlands, performed by Mr Steven Robinson (MD,MB, ChB, MmedSci, MBBS, FRCS) at Burcot Hall Hospital.
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- 0121 468 0008
- info@trustedweightloss.co.uk
- Burcot Hall Hospital, Stoney Lane, Bromsgrove, B60 1LY
Allurion Balloon Clinic in Birmingham
Discover a new path to non-surgical weight loss at our Birmingham clinic – Burcot Hall Hospital. This clinic stands out for its commitment to providing advanced, non-surgical weight loss solutions like the Allurion balloon, in a supportive and professional environment.
Under the expertise of Mr Steven Robinson (MD, MB, ChB, MmedSci, MRCS, FRCS), patients can undergo the Allurion balloon placement, a quick and straightforward process that requires no surgery, allowing for an immediate return to daily activities. Our clinic prides itself on offering a personalised approach, ensuring each patient receives tailored care and support throughout their weight loss journey.
Start your transformation with the Allurion balloon at our Birmingham clinic and take the first step towards a healthier lifestyle!
Allurion Balloon Surgeon in Birmingham
Mr Steven John Robinson (MD, MB, ChB, MmedSci, MRCS, FRCS) | GMC: 4216003
Mr. Robinson is a highly experienced Consultant General Surgeon specialising in weight loss treatment, upper GI surgery, laparoscopic and open hernia surgery and laparoscopic cholecystectomy. He currently practices art Worcestershire Acute Hospitals and Burcot Hall Private Hospital. The Majority of Mr Robinson’s surgical training was in the West Midlands, then completing his MD in Bristol. He completed his Surgical Registrar training in Bristol before embarking on a post-CCT Fellowship in Bariatric Surgery in New Zealand.
Mr Robinson has practiced in the NHS and in the military, roles which enabled him to acquire the skills that he continues to utilise to benefit his patients. In order to ensure his skillset and knowledge continue to be current, Mr Robinson attends educational courses and takes part in clinical conferences and meetings. He has written and contributed to publications relating to his area of expertise and presented to his peers at National and International conferences.
At our Birmingham Clinic, patients can expect a comprehensive care package, starting with a detailed consultation with Mr. Robinson to discuss the Allurion balloon procedure. Our dedicated team ensures personalised support throughout the entire process, from pre-placement preparations to post-procedure follow-ups, helping patients achieve and maintain their weight loss goals.
Allurion Balloon Cost
6 Month Programme-
Surgeon Consultation
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Pre-Placement 1:1 Nutrition Consultation
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Allurion Balloon Placement
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Treatment-Associated Medications
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6-Month Specialist Nutrition Coaching
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Unlimited Access to Nutritional Support
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Allurion Connected Scale & App
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Access to Allurion Library
- Burcot Hall Hospital, Birmingham
Allurion Balloon Placement in Birmingham
Upon your arrival at Burcot Hall Hospital in Birmingham for the Allurion balloon procedure, you will receive a warm welcome and be smoothly guided through every step. Your initial consultation will be with Mr. Robinson, our experienced surgeon, who will thoroughly explain the process, ensuring you are well-informed and comfortable before proceeding.
The procedure with Mr. Robinson is efficient and straightforward, lasting only about 20 minutes. You will swallow the Allurion balloon capsule, which is connected to a thin catheter, allowing Mr. Robinson to inflate the balloon with distilled water once it’s optimally positioned in your stomach.
With no need for anesthesia or an extended recovery period, you will be able to leave the Hospital shortly after the procedure. You’ll embark on your weight loss journey with the continuous support of Mr. Robinson and our dedicated team, ensuring a guided path toward your goals every step of the way.
Financing Your Purchase
To help you purchase from Trusted Weight Loss Ltd, we have partnered with Kandoo, a regulated credit broker to offer all our customers a range of highly flexible finance options. Kandoo is a comparison service that searches to find you the best Personal Loan option that’s right for you.
We also offer a 0% split finance option. Make a £1950 upfront payment and spread the remaining amount over 10 months at £200 per month.
Make an enquiry for our Birmingham clinic
- 0121 468 0008
- info@trustedweightloss.co.uk
- Burcot Hall Hospital, Stoney Lane, Bromsgrove, B60 1LY
Frequently Asked Questions
After approximately 16 weeks inside your stomach, a time-activated release valve will open, allowing the balloon to empty and pass naturally through the gastrointestinal tract without the need for a removal procedure.*
*In rare cases, the Allurion Balloon may require endoscopic or surgical intervention for removal.
The Allurion Balloon is the world’s first and only gastric balloon without the need for surgery, endoscopy* or anaesthesia for balloon placement and removal. The balloon is swallowed as a capsule during a 15-minute placement which means less downtime or time off work for our patients.
Designed to pass naturally at approximately 16 weeks, the Allurion Balloon maximizes weight loss while minimizing time spent in the body, making it a more effective option than longer 6-month endoscopic balloons, where 80% of weight loss is achieved within the first 3 months.1
The Allurion Balloon is a safer option, with fewer side effects. It has a significantly lower intolerance rate compared to 12-month endoscopic balloons (1-3% vs 14.4%)2,3, with an overall serious adverse event rate that is 10 times lower than other liquid-filled balloons.4-10
Made from vegan polyurethane, a material that’s much thinner and more flexible than the silicone material in endoscopic balloons, the Allurion Balloon flexes and adapts as your stomach moves, ensuring a snug and comfortable fit.
References:
- Gaur et al. 2015, GI Endoscopy
- Jamal MH et al., [published online ahead of print, 2021 Sep 30]. Obes Surg. 2021;1-6.
- Ienca R, Al Jarallah M, Caballero A, et al. The Procedureless Elipse Gastric Balloon Program: Multicenter Experience in 1770 Consecutive Patients. Obes Surg. 2020;30(9):3354-3362
After the Allurion Balloon passes, the Allurion Programme and the related support from your healthcare team continues for one month. At the end of the Allurion Programme, you should continue your healthy lifestyle habits. One clinical study showed that 96% of the average weight loss with the Allurion Balloon was sustained at 1-year follow-up
Yes! The Allurion Program, a combination of our unique swallowable gastric balloon and a supported lifestyle change program, leads to nearly 2.5 times the weight loss than a lifestyle change program alone, according to an independent study.1
In another study, three-quarters of participants who attempted to lose weight over a year through calorie-controlled or restricted diets (72% of participants), exercise programs or courses (22%), and pharmaceutical treatments (12%), did not achieve a clinically meaningful weight loss defined as at least 5% of their body weight.(superscript 2) The evidence shows that these isolated methods alone are not enough.
The 6-month Allurion Program combines medical support and a weight-loss device (Allurion Gastric Balloon), digital tools (Allurion Connected Scale, Allurion Health Tracker and Allurion App) and nutritional coaching to kick-start your weight loss and help you form lifelong healthy habits to maintain the weight loss.
References
Results at 16 weeks. Raftopoulos, I et al Holyoke Medical Center. Holyoke, MA An Intensive 52 Week Nutritional, Exercise and Behavior Modification Program: Comparing With or Without the Allurion IGB Presented at ASMBS 2019
Three-quarters of adults with obesity have attempted to lose weight in the past year, but most have been unsuccessful (ampproject.org)
The placement takes place during a less than 15-minute outpatient visit. Allurion is the first gastric balloon that requires no endoscopy* or anaesthesia for placement or removal. Simply swallow a capsule containing the deflated Balloon with a catheter: once the Balloon is confirmed to be in your stomach via x-ray, the Balloon is filled with water through a catheter. A second x-ray takes place to ensure the Balloon is filled correctly.
After the short placement, you can continue with your life; however, you may have some symptoms for a few days such as nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps. We will advise you on care and nutrition after placement and the best plan to resume your activities, such as gym and exercise.
We understand that swallowing the balloon or the gag reflex can be a source of anxiety for certain people.
However, 99.99% of patients are able to swallow the capsule. If you have difficulty swallowing the capsule on your own, your doctor can assist you and gently guide the capsule down by stiffening the catheter. This helps avoid the gag reflex and support quick placement of the capsule inside the stomach.
No. The Allurion Programme is a discrete experience. Unless you tell people, no one will know you have had the Balloon placed.
