Allurion Balloon in Tijuana Mexico

The Allurion program consists of a non-surgical treatment that allows patients to lose weight in up to 16 weeks through the use of a swallowable intragastric balloon; this means that this procedure doesn’t require an endoscopy or the use of anesthesia, as is with the traditional intragastric balloon. The idea of swallowing the balloon may raise some eyebrows, but studies[1] have found that, while there is concern for bowel obstruction, the EIGB is “a safe device offering an effective weight loss”. 
This non-surgical procedure has also been used in patients who have metabolic syndrome (MS) and who are also obese to test its effectiveness. As we’ve mentioned, an endoscopy is not needed for its placement and removal, and the body excretes it through the digestive tract after four months.

The results were good with the total weight loss being 11.6%, as well as a significant decline in co-morbidities related to MS[2]. These results are possible because the Allurion EIGB limits the amount of food your stomach can hold and keeps you sated to avoid unnecessary eating. 

As the only bariatric clinic in Tijuana that offers Allurion to patients, we want to ensure that our medical team is always up to date in order to provide the top-quality services that characterizes LIMARP® as one of the best clinics on both sides of the border.

Dr. Liza María Pompa González trained with experts in Allurion to earn the necessary certifications and in July of 2022, she completed the courses needed to be proficient in all aspects of placement by completing a minimum of 10 proctored placements including 2 with stylet assistance and hereby authorized to independently use the Allurion Gastric Balloon System.

In the same month, she was also trained in the compulsory Allurion clinical training videos and the hands-on training session, and LIMARP®, as a clinic, has met all criteria required for certification to perform Allurion Gastric Balloon System placements. All of these certifications have been validated by Ram Chuttani MD, Allurion’s Chief Medical Officer. We pride ourselves in always being up to date with all medical innovations pertaining to bariatric surgery and our team works hard to be able to provide all services in a safe and successful way, as well as to address any doubts or questions that may arise. 

Allurion is available all over the world and 89,000 patients around more than 50 countries have seen positive weight loss results. Mexico is one of those countries and LIMARP® is the only bariatric center in Tijuana that offers this non-surgical procedure to our eligible patients. Its cost ranges between $60,000 and $100,000 Mexican pesos, but it’s important that you check with your healthcare provider to obtain the exact pricing, as well as to schedule an appointment at the clinic so that they can talk to you about your options.