Allurion is much more than the world’s first and only gastric balloon that does not require surgery, endoscopy* or anaesthesia. It’s a re-education programme to achieve healthy and long-term weight loss.
The Allurion Gastric Balloon is a weight management device that’s swallowed as a pill and then inflated in the stomach with sterile water. It’s a non-surgical option that aims to reduce food intake by taking up space and making the stomach feel full.
The Allurion Balloon program also includes a lifestyle change program (6, 12, 18+ months available) with digital tools like a connected scale, health tracker, and app.
Take Control, Get Support and Monitor your Progress with the Allurion Program
Take control of your appetite
The Allurion Gastric Balloon occupy space in the stomach. It has the same mechanism of action as other intragastric balloons to promote satiety and reduce food consumption4. The balloon is non-surgical, swallowed, and filled with liquid during a 20-minute consultation1. It is designed to naturally empty and be eliminated approximately 4 months later.4**
Get support from nutrition experts
Receive guidance from a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals with a personalised programme of nutrition and behaviour changes for at least 6 months. Our experts will help you develop a healthy routine that fits your lifestyle and is sustainable in the long run.
Monitor your progress with digital tools
Track your journey with Allurion’s connected scales and app, which monitor changes in your weight, body composition, and activity levels. This data is shared in real-time with your support team to provide better guidance. You’re never alone on this journey!
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Find your path to effective weight management
Obesity is a complex chronic disease. When you are living with obesity, shedding pounds can lower the risks of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, sleep apnea, mental health issues, certain forms of cancer, and more2. However, there is no easy, quick fix.
Every story is unique and there is no one-size fits all solution. While changing your diet and increasing your physical activity is paramount it is not always enough.3 Losing weight is often much harder than society makes it seem, but multiple medical weight-loss solutions exist. What matters is finding the one that is right for you.
Where is my nearest Allurion clinic?
Our Canadian obesity care partners offering the Allurion Program
To learn more about the Allurion program and schedule a consultation to determine if this treatment is right for you, visit the our partners websites.
| Location | Clinic Name | Physician |
|---|---|---|
| Moncton, NB | Revive Bariatric Health | Dr. Ahmed Jad |
| Montreal, Quebec | Clinique Silhouette | Dr. Jordan Levy |
| Montreal, Quebec | CoAttitude Inc | Dr. Séverine Mazur |
| Ottawa, Ontario | Leaf Weight Management | Dr. Avi Chatterjee |
| Regina, SK | Catalyst Bariatrics | Dr. Chris Rueda-Clausen |
| Toronto, Ontario | Clinic at Beverly Hills | Dr. Reena Bhargava |
| Winnipeg, MB | Pure Lifestyle | Dr. Kanwar Warraich |
| Alberta | Alberta Endobariatric Program | Coming Soon |
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Got questions? We’ve got answers.
From how the Allurion Program works to clinical access, get the facts on the world’s first procedureless gastric balloon and digital care ecosystem.
What is a gastric balloon?
The gastric balloon is a medical device designed to assist with weight loss. It is a soft balloon filled with liquid or air that is placed in the stomach. All gastric balloons have the same mechanism of action to occupy space, promoting a feeling of fullness and reducing food intake4. They typically remain in the stomach for several months before being removed by endoscopy or, in the case of the Allurion Balloon, naturally eliminated.**
Is the capsule easy to swallow?
We understand that swallowing the capsule containing the Allurion Balloon may worry some people, particularly due to the gag reflex.
A clinical study conducted with 1,770 patients showed that 99.9% of patients were able to swallow the capsule. Only one patient was unable to swallow the device. In 35.9% of cases, patients required assistance from a stylet to facilitate ingestion1. In such instances, the doctor helped by gently guiding the capsule down using the stylet, which helps to stiffen the catheter.
How is the balloon removed?
After approximately 4 months 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.4*
Curious about the specifics of the Allurion Balloon removal? Dive into this detailed exploration on what the process involves.
Will I put the weight back on?
We understand that weight regain after balloon passage is a common fear and source of anxiety. This is why the Allurion Balloon is accompanied by nutritional coaching and medical support to help you change your lifestyle and develop a healthier routine. Once the Allurion Balloon is out of your body, the support from your follow-up team continues until the end of the Allurion Programme to help you maintain the same eating habits.
How is the Balloon placed?
The Allurion Balloon is placed in the stomach during an outpatient consultation.4 The patient swallows a capsule containing the deflated balloon, which is attached to a thin tube (catheter). Once the presence of the capsule in the patient’s stomach is confirmed (by X-ray), the balloon is filled with liquid using the catheter. A second X-ray is performed to ensure that the balloon is properly filled. The procedure is then complete, and the catheter is gently removed. In the majority of cases, approximately 4 months later, the Allurion Balloon empties on its own and is naturally eliminated.4**
How much weight can be lost with the Allurion Gastric Balloon?
Clinical evaluation of the Allurion Device suggests that on average, patients will lose approximately 10-15% of their starting total body weight4. Individual results vary widely.
If weight loss achieved is less than desired and the patient still qualifies and is not contraindicated, a sequential Allurion Device may be placed.
As with any medical solution, results may vary from patient to patient, and some may not respond to the treatment. Please consult a doctor to assess the risks and benefits before making your decision.
What's the difference between Allurion and GLP-1s?
GLP-1s can play a valuable role in weight management, but only as part of a comprehensive approach. The Allurion Program reframes how patients engage with food and their health – combining appetite regulation with fullness training, behaviour change and personalised support.
Our goal is to shift the conversation from how much weight is lost to what kind of weight is lost, and how health is improved. By combining our procedureless gastric balloon, connected digital tools, AI coaching and clinician-led care, we’re setting a new standard for obesity treatment.
Our programme acts as the central pillar to any program, working effectively alongside other treatments like surgery, weight loss pills, and GLP-1 jabs. With GLP-1s, we are pioneering a low dose combination approach that not only enhances weight loss but also preserves and builds lean body mass.
Early data shows patients using Allurion with low-dose GLP-1s achieved up to 20% total weight loss and a 15% increase in muscle mass in just eight months. That’s what metabolically healthy weight loss looks like.
What is Metabolically Healthy Weight Loss?
Metabolically healthy weight loss is about more than the number on the scale. It focuses on long-term fat loss, muscle preservation, and improvements to overall metabolic health, including blood sugar regulation, energy levels and reduced risk of chronic disease.
Weight loss, weight maintenance and muscle gain must go hand in hand. That’s why the Allurion Program supports fat reduction while helping patients retain lean muscle mass and build sustainable habits for life.
References:
- R. Ienca et al. The procedureless ellipse gastric balloon program: Multicenter experience in 1770 consecutive patients. Obes surg. 2020;30(9):3354-3362. Multicenter, prospective, non-randomized, open registry study conducted in patients with overweight or obesity from January 2016 to June 2019 in 19 international obesity centers participating in the study. A total of 1,770 patients with an average BMI of 34.4 ± 5.3 kg/m2 at baseline underwent treatment with the Elipse swallowable gastric balloon, with a monthly visit and a total follow-up of 4 months. 63 patients (3.6%) did not complete the program, and the balloon was removed before 4 months due to intolerance or other adverse effects.
- World Health Organization – Key facts on Obesity and overweight (who.int).
- European survey finds over three-quarters of adults with obesity have attempted to lose weight in the past year, but most have been unsuccessful – EASO.
- This information is extracted from the instructions for use of the Allurion Gastric Balloon System. Version number CS137-02-ENG. If you have any questions regarding this document, please consult your doctor.