An elegant body has been and still is a symbol of human beauty and health. The ideal weight is one
that harmonizes perfectly and perfectly with the relationship between length and the amount of fat
stored in our body. When a person is overweight, this is indicated by the creation of anesthetics of
body shape, size, and appearance of disproportionate masses with length and natural elements of the
body. Overweight and obese people, in addition to the aesthetic side, also have a psychological and
emotional problem as they feel excluded from society in many cases because of their distorted
self-image. A healthy long-term weight loss would be the ideal solution to improve both the health,
aesthetic, and emotional and psychological part of this part of the population.
The gastric
balloon is a contemporary treatment method that allows weight loss without resorting to
surgery.
BIB (Bioenterics Intragastric Balloon) is a soft and elastic device that is inserted
into the patient's stomach through an endoscopic procedure. It is filled with sterile physiological
saline. The placement of the balloon is usually performed with the patient in sedation, so general
anesthesia is not required for this procedure.
The intragastric balloon partially fills the stomach, inducing a sensation of premature satiety. In
this way, the BIB helps to reduce and control the food portions consumed, associated with necessary
dietary behavior changes, embodying an effective, non-surgical method to combat obesity. The basic
principle of the BIB is to stimulate the gastric fundus, the upper part of the stomach that is
particularly rich in receptors, which when stimulated by the balloon (or by the physiological gastric
dilation induced by food), sends a signal of "satiation" to the central nervous system. Furthermore,
the partial occupation of the gastric volume reduces the amount of food that the patient is able to
eat at a meal.
The expertise of Dermolife surgeons based on in-depth knowledge, years of experience, cutting-edge
techniques in the field of aesthetic surgery and bariatric surgery, combined with their extraordinary
sensitivity to beauty, allow our Italian surgeons to deliver the gastric balloon with the utmost
results, indicating the most beautiful for you, because WHO DEMANDS EXCELLENCE, SELECTS
DERMOLIFE®.
Dermolife® aesthetic surgeons provide advice on gastric balloons when:
For this, you will receive intravenous serums during the procedure so that you can gradually start drinking fluids after the first 2 hours after the procedure. The first few days may be associated with slight nausea, bloating, which, after following a regular diet for 1 week offered and thoroughly explained by the specialist, will disappear. This diet helps to quickly accommodate the stomach with the device inside so that the patient does not experience any discomfort in the months to come. Thanks to the diet of the first week, solid foods will gradually be consumed, such as meat and vegetables, which are always very important in a regular and accurate weight loss procedure. In cases where nausea on the first day is a problem for the patient, it will be treated with oral antiemetic drugs. After the intervention, the patient will be able to return to their daily activities after 7 days, while it is recommended to resume intense physical exercise such as gym, jogging, or various sports after 8 weeks. The competent specialist will always provide post-procedure support and advice, as well as define the best course of treatment, evaluate the lost kg, and check the patient's tolerance to the diet of the first week.
PROCEDURE
1. CONSULTATION
The gastric balloon is a delicate and personalized intervention and as such requires very careful specialist consultation. During the first visit, the DERMOLIFE® surgeon will assess health characteristics, muscles, skin, fat, and BMI. They will assess the characteristics of the body trunk, also evaluate possible anesthetics, and carefully analyze the physiognomy of the entire body for a more satisfying and natural result in complete harmony with the whole body. During the first consultation, the DERMOLIFE® surgeon will conduct a very detailed open conversation with you and illustrate all the goals and aesthetic results that can be achieved so that you have concrete and realistic expectations. The DERMOLIFE® surgeon also evaluates your health to exclude various diseases, blood clotting, cardiovascular, or pulmonary problems that may affect the final outcome of the intervention. Before the surgical intervention, our surgeon will provide you with precise instructions on nutrition before and after surgery, medication administration, and alcohol and tobacco consumption. You should also undergo some tests in advance, such as a cardiological visit, a chest X-ray, and some standard blood and urine tests. After summarizing all the answers to these tests, it's time for a consultation with our staff anesthetist to decide on the general health status and the opportunity to perform the aesthetic intervention in question. At the end of the consultation, the surgeon, together with you, will choose the most appropriate procedure for your case. In any case, our surgical staff guarantees amazing results and you will feel more beautiful than ever because DERMOLIFE® GUARANTEES HEALTH AND BEAUTY.
2. ANESTHESIA
When undergoing a procedure, one of the most common concerns is anesthesia. In any case, the DERMOLIFE® staff prefers to select, where possible, local sedation anesthesia, ensuring immediate recovery of the person following the intervention compared to general anesthesia. Local anesthesia in the case of BIB is performed with an anesthetic spray that is sprayed into the throat area ensuring the absence of pain. While sedation consists of the intravenous injection of drugs that reduce anxiety and induce a state of light sleep or slightly deeper sleep. The person is relaxed and asleep. It is worth noting that in local anesthesia, intubation is not used by retaining the person's spontaneous breathing, avoiding the use of devices that ensure breathing during general anesthesia.
3. INTERVENTION
In any case, the DERMOLIFE® staff aims to provide the person with a smooth and painless experience. The procedure is performed following a precise protocol that guarantees the highest quality and safety. After the patient's sedation, the deflated intragastric balloon is inserted through the mouth and esophagus directly into the stomach, with the same procedure as a normal gastroscopy. The surgeon first carefully examines the stomach and its interior through an endoscopic telescope, to assess if there are no anomalies that may affect the intervention, then proceeds with the insistence of the device. The swallowing process is facilitated thanks to the local anesthetic with Spray performed on the patient before starting the procedure to numb the throat area so that they do not feel any pain. When the balloon is positioned correctly inside the stomach, it is immediately filled with sterile saline solution through a small filling catheter attached to the balloon. When the balloon is inflated to the appropriate size, specific to the personal characteristics of each patient, the catheter is gently withdrawn from the outer end ejecting it. The BIB shuts off automatically thanks to the self-closing valve. The inflated balloon is too large to pass through the intestine and therefore can freely "swim" through the gastric cavity.
The duration of the procedure varies but generally takes about 10-20 minutes. The purpose of this measure is to produce an "artificial" feeling of satiety in the stomach and reduce the patient's ability to consume large quantities of food or juice during a meal. The BIB system is a relatively minor intervention and the patient is able to return home immediately after the procedure. The goal of our Italian surgeons is to achieve the Gastric Balloon with the utmost results, which means rapid, efficient, and long-term weight loss for a body in complete harmony that makes you feel good both physically and emotionally, because DERMOLIFE® GUARANTEES HEALTH AND BEAUTY.
4. POST-INTERVENTION
Immediately after the intervention, the amount of orally taken fluid should be limited. For this, you will receive intravenous serums during the procedure so that you can gradually start drinking fluids after the first 2 hours after the procedure. The first days may be associated with slight nausea, bloating, which, after following a regular diet for 1 week offered and thoroughly explained by the specialist, will disappear. This diet helps to quickly accommodate the stomach with the device inside so that the patient does not experience any discomfort in the months to come. Thanks to the diet of the first week, solid foods will gradually be consumed, such as meat and vegetables, which are always very important in a regular and accurate weight loss procedure.
In cases where nausea on the first day is a problem for the patient, it will be treated with oral antiemetic drugs. After the intervention, the patient will be able to return to their daily activities after 7 days, while it is recommended to resume intense physical exercise such as gym, jogging, or various sports after 8 weeks. The competent specialist will always provide post-procedure support and advice, as well as define the best course of treatment, evaluate the lost kg, and check the patient's tolerance to the diet of the first week.
At the end of the period, the balloon is removed using the same method as its placement, i.e., endoscopically by the specialist surgeon who performed the intervention on the first day. The final result, depending on the needs and desires of the patient, will be a weight loss of 20-30 kg in a healthy body.
The expertise of DERMOLIFE® surgeons based on in-depth knowledge, years of experience, cutting-edge techniques in the field of aesthetic surgery and bariatric surgery, combined with their extraordinary sensitivity to beauty, allow our Italian surgeons to deliver the gastric balloon with the utmost results, indicating the most beautiful for you, because WHO DEMANDS EXCELLENCE, SELECTS DERMOLIFE®.