Almost disheartening research supports the fact that the obesity rate is increasing year by year, both globally and in our region! Unfortunately, this not only applies to adults but also indicates a growing prevalence of obesity in children. The causes of obesity include genetic and psychological factors, disruptions in the regulation mechanism of satiety or hunger, certain conditions such as thyroid disorders, and more. However, when it comes to genetics, it often involves the need for the whole family to overeat due to a distorted relationship with food. In such cases, natural fat reduction is almost impossible to achieve, and professional help for obesity treatment is necessary.

How to know if you need obesity treatment?

Are you obese, and what degree of obesity do you belong to? You can easily check by calculating the Body Mass Index (BMI). This index is obtained by dividing body weight expressed in kilograms by body height expressed in square meters (kg/m2). The quotient indicates the type you belong to. An ideal BMI is between 18.5 and 25, while anything above this number is considered above the ideal weight, and you may need one of the procedures for fat removal. If obesity treatment is neglected, you risk falling into a pathological state of excessive weight, which increases the risk of various diseases and a higher mortality rate—then, only aesthetic surgery can help you!

There are two types of obesity:

1. Gynoid (female) type, characterized by excess fat around the buttocks, limbs, and hips.
2. Android (male) type, is characterized by the presence of fat around the abdomen, while the limbs remain thin. This type of obesity is often associated with other health complications such as heart disease, diseases of other blood vessels, diabetes, and more.

How can our aesthetic surgery clinic help you lose weight without surgery?

Many aesthetic surgery clinics offer various methods for obesity treatment or surgical procedures to remove excess fat from all parts of the body. However, aesthetic surgery does not address the root of the problem. Aesthetic surgery will instantly remove fat, but it will not prevent the recurrence of obesity if you do not adhere to other advice or change your lifestyle fundamentally.

Obesity treatment is a complex process that requires a lot of sacrifice in any case. Still, there is a way that does not involve surgical procedures and represents a safe method for fat removal, even in extremely obese people with a BMI over 40! It is the BIB system – The Bioenterics Balloon System, for which only our private aesthetic surgery clinic in this region has a certificate!

This is a temporary weight loss method for obese adults, applied when obesity significantly affects health deterioration, and other methods to regulate body weight have not been helpful! The BIB System is also used in patients preparing for some of the surgical interventions and operations provided by aesthetic surgery, as this can reduce operative risks.

What is this obesity treatment procedure, and how long does it take?

Firstly, a gastroscopic examination of the stomach and esophagus is necessary to exclude possible contraindications after the balloon is inserted. Then, the balloon is inserted through the mouth using an endoscopic camera into the stomach, and the procedure takes about 20 minutes. The balloon is soft, and made of modern silicone, so it does not damage the mucous membrane. When implemented, it is filled with sterile saline solution. Positioned this way, it freely floats, applying pressure to the stomach walls and providing satiety.

This balloon can be in the stomach for a maximum of 6 months, during which patients can lose over 20 kg with the appropriate diet and physical activity, continuously monitored by the doctor. Even after the balloon is removed, patients (with reduced diet and therapy) continue to lose weight, improving their health and overall quality of life safely and efficiently. We wrote more about this procedure in a previous blog, and our aesthetic surgery clinic will provide you with top-notch treatment in every aspect – schedule your appointment today!

Author: Biljana Radojčić