Weight Management
Hidden behind every seemingly ordinary facade lies an extraordinary spirit waiting to be revealed. Our weight management services at Allure Medical can help bring that out and your authentic inner beauty along with it.
Tired of feeling trapped in an endless cycle of failed diets? Sick of passing on experiences because of low self-esteem? You deserve more. But shedding pounds safely and effectively can feel impossible.
What if there was an alternative? A next-level solution to finally achieve the healthy, confident you waiting inside?
It's time to transform your life on your terms. Apollo ESG performs an incisionless stomach reduction to curb hunger, accelerate weight loss, and boost metabolism fast – all without the risks of surgery.
Apollo ESG, also known as Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty, is a non-surgical weight loss procedure performed with an endoscope. This means there are no external incisions or scarring involved.
During this outpatient procedure, our skilled gastroenterologist will insert special suturing devices through the endoscope to stitch together and reduce the size of your stomach by about 70-80%. This leaves you with a smaller stomach pouch that gets filled up quicker and empties more slowly. In turn, you'll feel full faster, eat less, and lose weight.
The entire Apollo ESG procedure takes about an hour or less to perform. Most patients can go home the same day with minimal downtime. There are also no visible scars since all the work is done internally through the endoscope.
There are a few ways that Apollo ESG promotes weight loss:
Smaller stomach capacity: By reducing your stomach size by up to 80%, you'll feel satisfied with much smaller portions and get fuller faster.
Slower emptying: The sleeve shape slows down how quickly food empties from your stomach and enters your intestines, prolonging the feeling of fullness between meals.
Hormone changes: Your smaller stomach produces fewer hunger-stimulating hormones like ghrelin.
Improved habits: With your reduced stomach, you'll need to chew food thoroughly and eat slowly. This promotes mindful eating habits for sustained change.
Together, these effects mean you can lose significant weight and keep it off long-term. Patients typically lose an average of 14% of their total body weight after Apollo ESG.
Apollo ESG may be a good option if you:
Have a BMI of 30 to 50.
Want to lose 30 pounds or more.
Haven't lost weight with diet and exercise alone.
Want to avoid surgery. ESG requires no incisions so recovery is much easier.
Don't want an implanted device.
Are healthy enough for anesthesia.
Our experts will conduct a thorough evaluation during a consultation to determine if you're an appropriate candidate for Apollo ESG. We'll review your full medical history and develop a customized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and health profile.
Wondering what it's like to get Apollo ESG? Here's a basic outline of what to expect every step of the way:
• Consultation: Meet with your doctor to discuss ESG and determine if it's right for you. • Preparation: You'll need to fast overnight and take prescribed medications to anesthetize your throat. • Anesthesia: You'll be given general anesthesia through an IV to keep you comfortable.
• Endoscope inserted: A flexible tube with a camera is guided down your throat and into your stomach. • Stomach sutured: Special instruments are passed through the tube to stitch your stomach into a sleeve shape. • Monitoring: Your doctor observes the procedure on a video screen and makes adjustments as needed.
• Recovery room: You'll wake up and recover from anesthesia before going home. • Liquid diet: Gradually progress from clear liquids to purées as your stomach heals over 2-4 weeks. • Normal activities: You can usually resume work and other routines within 1-3 days. • Follow-up visits: Check in with your care team periodically to monitor your progress.
The actual Apollo ESG procedure takes about 60 minutes or less.
For over 20 years, Allure Medical has empowered individuals to love life by uniting medical excellence, scientific ingenuity, and aesthetic artistry.
We're not about cookie-cutter solutions. We're about crafting refreshed, radiant, and healthy lives – inside and out.
Allure Medical is an authorized Apollo ESG provider, meaning our doctors completed specialized training on this innovative technology. We follow strict protocols to deliver the safest, most effective care possible.
That's why we're leaders in scarless, incision-less weight loss procedures. Our valued patients trust us to transform not just their bodies but also their lives and health.
The procedure itself takes about 60 to 90 minutes. You will likely be able to go home the same day once you have recovered from the anesthesia, usually within a few hours.
Most patients return to normal activities in two to three days. A liquid diet is required during early healing, and strenuous activity or heavy lifting should wait at least one week.
Most patients go home the same day after recovering from anesthesia. A doctor may recommend an overnight stay based on health status and response to the procedure.
Temporary nausea, vomiting, or abdominal discomfort can occur. More serious complications are uncommon, and the doctor reviews individual risks before treatment.
The sutures are intended to remain in place and maintain the stomach reduction. Weight gain can stretch the stomach over time, and revision may be considered if the effect changes.
