The future of weight loss
Are you one of the millions of Americans who struggles to control their eating, maintain reasonable portions and curb unmanageable snacking? Have you found that diet and exercise alone have failed to produce the desired weight loss, leaving you frustrated and confused, and even hopeless? If this is the case, the revolutionary two-phase Fresno gastric balloon program at Athenix Advanced Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Centers Institute in Fresno may be the ideal solution for your short-term weight reduction goals, setting you up perfectly for long-term lifestyle changes.
Experience a revolutionary lifestyle shift
During phase one – months 1 through 6 – while the balloon is present in the abdomen, patients receive ongoing nutritional advice and support from a qualified compassionate team. This success-oriented structure is continued into phase two – months 6 through 12 – after the balloon is removed.
A groundbreaking, appetite-suppressing device that is safe, effective and comfortable
Inserted into the stomach with the help of an endoscope, the soft flexible silicone gastric balloon is filled with sterile saline and acts as a deterrent to destructive eating. It creates a sensation of fullness and contentment in the belly resulting in less hunger. Over time, the gastric balloon has been shown to facilitate up to 3 times more weight loss than diet and exercise alone.
For many overweight clients, the pressures and risks of undergoing bariatric surgery are unappealing, whereas the gastric balloon with its safe, non-invasive, non-surgical insertion process presents an attractive and viable alternative. Still others undergo gastric balloon treatment in our Fresno office in order to prepare for bariatric surgery by losing a set number of pounds that will help to minimize potential complications and risks once they take that more aggressive step.
The Gastric Balloon
Proven weight loss, no incisions required
Non surgical weight loss
ORBERA® is a reversible non surgical weight loss procedure, which means no incisions, stitches, or scars.
#1 Gastric Balloon
ORBERA® is the global leading weight loss balloon and has helped thousands meet their weight loss goals.
Lose 3x the Weight
Millions of pounds have been lost with ORBERA®, with over 220,000 gastric balloons distributed worldwide.
It's all in the numbers
The proven safety and efficacy of the FDA-approved gastric balloon is taking the Fresno body sculpting market by storm, with sensational results. In clinical trials, patients experienced weight reduction from 25 to 45% of their total excess, which in some cases meant a loss of as much as 70 pounds. In addition, the gastric balloon helped case study clients to make positive lifestyle changes that insured their long-term health and well-being well beyond the primary stages of the gastric loan program.
Before & After
Our vast online library of before and after photographs provide tangible evidence of the exciting changes that can happen thanks to the gastric balloon program at Athenix Advanced Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Centers in Fresno.
Learn MoreSuccess Stories
Athenix is proud to present an online portal for our ongoing client weight loss stories, showcasing the passion and commitment it takes to truly make a lifestyle change that sticks. Here you can meet many of our recent patients and learn about their struggles and triumphs firsthand. You can also submit your own success story on this page.
Learn MoreSetting up a free consultation with our Athenix Fresno gastric balloon team is easy. During this session you will meet with one of our knowledgeable staff who will take down your medical history, inquire about previous attempts at weight loss, and answer all your questions and concerns in detail.
The purpose of the consultation is not only for you to find out whether gastric balloon treatment is right for you, but also for you to form realistic expectations about the kind of weight loss results you will see with the program. Many clients who were at first skeptical about undergoing a stomach implant procedure leave the consultation feeling thoroughly informed, optimistic and excited to move forward. Call us today to get started!
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