Type: Surgical
Result Durability: Up to 10 years
Type of Anesthesia: General
Procedure Time: 2-3 Hours
Results Appear: Initial results 6 months after surgery; Best results 1-2 years after surgery
Average Price: About $14,500
Type: Surgical
Result Durability: Up to 10 years
Type of Anesthesia: General
Procedure Time: 2-4 Hours
Results Appear: Initial results 6 months after surgery; Best results 1-2 years after surgery
Average Price: About $20,000
Type: Non-surgical
Result Durability: As long as the balloon remains in the stomach (usually around 6 months)
Type of Anesthesia: typically conscious sedation
Procedure Time: 20-30 Minutes
Results Appear: A few weeks after procedure
Average Price: About $8,500
Type: Non-surgical
Result Durability: 4-8 months
Type of Anesthesia: No Anesthesia
Procedure Time: 10-30 Minutes
Results Appear: Initial results after a few sessions; Final results after several sessions.
Average Price: About $650