AllurionReviews of allurion.com

Not sure where to start, I had an initial consultation where I decided on the spot to have the balloon fitted. Feeling really positive about the whole thing. On the day of the fitting the doctor was over an hour and half late, when I asked what was happening the receptionist didn’t know, I was on the verge of walking out, when he eventually arrived with no explanation and no apology. The balloon was fitted which isn’t a nice experience but that was not the problem. The aftercare is virtually non existence. I had emails and messages ignored. It was only after weeks of messages and emails that someone contacted me. Then yet again the same thing happened and I am getting emails ignored. Completely fed up with the whole situation now have had to find a dietitian myself. The balloon itself was a complete success and I lost over 3 stone, just be prepared to chase for any aftercare

I went through eight days of excruciating pain and lost 7 kg in the first week. However, after that, I began to regain weight quite quickly. The practitioners I consulted were only average at best, and I received just two or three follow-up calls from the dietitian—that was it. Overall, the experience was expensive and did not meet my expectations. I am really disappointed, especially after paying +7k and waiting for two months. In the end, I ended up weighing even more than before. I don’t believe the balloon lasted more than two weeks in my stomach. I would recommend that others avoid this procedure. I was told I wouldn’t be able to eat the same portions, but that turned out to be untrue; after the third week, I was eating the same amount as I did before. I feel sad, upset, and angry—not only because I couldn't see any results, but also due to all the money I spent on this endeavor.

I decided to try Allurion hoping to take advantage of the much-vaunted early satiety effect to finally lose about 10 kilograms of excess weight. The placement procedure was unbearable, as I struggled to control gag reflexes caused by hypersalivation. However, that wasn’t the main issue. Neither were the three subsequent days of EXCRUCIATING CRAMPS (barely responsive to intramuscular antispasmodics, despite my generally high pain threshold—and I say this with full awareness as a surgeon by profession, understanding from a medical perspective what is normal and what isn’t). The real issue lies in the complete failure during the following weeks. Once I overcame the initial psychological terror—being told that eating larger quantities would cause significant discomfort—I discovered that Allurion did not induce any sense of early satiety. Out of pure curiosity, I ate the same portions I had been told I wouldn’t be able to manage, only to find that there was absolutely no issue doing so. Contrary to the claims, Allurion did not affect my ability to consume normal amounts of food. Now, two months later, I still experience an unpleasant sense of discomfort when lying on my back. I have also developed issues such as excessive burping, acid reflux, and constipation—conditions I had never experienced before in my life. Adding to this is the painful frustration of having spent money on a device that, on balance, has only brought me physical and mental discomfort. I do not suffer from obesity; my issue was mild overweight. My advice? Spend that money on a gym membership instead—don’t waste it on this useless device. P.S. I have never written a review for anything in my life. The anger I feel over being misled by this device has compelled me to write one, hoping to dissuade someone who, like me, struggles with losing weight. Instead, consider undergoing surgery—it’s a far better option.

Mi sono presentata all'appuntamento molto scettica, ho sempre avuto problemi di peso e difficoltà a gestire le diete. Ho espresso i miei dubbi e le mie preoccupazioni in merito al fatto che soffro di un'importante fame emotiva e di insulinoresistenza. Mi sono convinta a posizionare il palloncino perché mi è stato presentato come un aiuto concreto, come un ingombro capace di creare sazietà precoce, riducendo non solo la quantità di cibo necessaria al senso di sazietà, ma anche eventualmente la voglia di mangiare fuori pasto. Cosa devo dire? Ho perso 4 kili esclusivamente nei primi dieci giorni di dieta liquida, e poi mi sono fermata. Non sentivo l'ingombro, non avvertivo la presenza del palloncino, nessuna pressione dopo aver mangiato o bevuto, non c'è stata assolutamente riduzione dell'appetito, anzi! Quando dopo 1 mese ho espresso queste preoccupazioni sono stata liquidata alla svelta. Altro che supporto in toto durante il percorso! Sono stata lasciata da sola, con la mi fame! Ho combattuto per oltre 3 mesi con i crampi della fame, facendomi violenza per non mangiare! A nulla è servito masticare piano, contare fino a 30, non distrarsi e tutte le cavolate della mindfulness... Sicuramente presenterò ricorso.

Terry was lovely, took time to explain everything and answered all my questions that I asked outside of the info he gave me. Lovely guy and really helpful

I travelled to Izmir Turkey to have Dr Gulden Balli of Concorde Beauty assist with my Allurion Balloon. Dr Balli & her team - nutritionist & translator were extremely professional during the whole process and aftercare and with their guidance I reached my goal weight. Having had this procedure done by them the cost was so much cheaper than doing it in the UK, I cannot recommend them highly enough

Muy atentos y explicativos ,muy profesionales y amables ,estoy agradecida por su atención.

Es una experiencia maravillosa. Y el equipo tan profesional que es. Me siento feliz con este nuevo cambio en mi vida mil gracias bendiciones 😘😘😘😘