The Allurion gastric balloon is swallowed as a capsule and filled with liquid in the stomach. Neither an operation nor a gastroscopy or anaesthesia is required for insertion and later excretion.
For a limited time: after about four months the balloon is excreted naturally
Accompanied: coaches, digital scales and app throughout the dwell time
Swallowable gastric balloon in Düsseldorf: at Klinik am Seestern
We offer the swallowable Allurion gastric balloon at Klinik am Seestern in Düsseldorf together with the Weight Doctors. For the insertion you come to the specialist clinic for a short appointment and then go home again; during the roughly four months our coaches accompany you, in person and via the app.
The clinic is on the left bank of the Rhine in Lörick, in the Am Seestern office district near the B7. The U77 runs directly from the main station to the Am Seestern stop, and you park free of charge on the grounds.
How does the swallowable gastric balloon differ?
No operation, no gastroscopy, no anaesthesia: the Elipse® balloon is placed in the stomach during an appointment of about 20 minutes. Neither the insertion nor the removal of the balloon requires an operation, endoscopy or anaesthesia.
How is the Allurion gastric balloon inserted?
You swallow a capsule on a thin tube, which contains the balloon. An X-ray is used to check whether the capsule is in the right place. Once the capsule is in the stomach, the doctor fills the balloon with liquid via the tube. A second X-ray confirms that the balloon is filled. The tube is then carefully withdrawn.
In the diagram
Swallowed instead of inserted: the stomach with the Allurion balloon
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Anaesthesia and no gastroscopy
approx. 20
minutes for the appointment to insert the balloon
approx. 4
months the balloon stays in the stomach
from 27
BMI from which the balloon is an option
Space for food
Gastric balloon
What happens during the dwell time?
For as long as the Allurion gastric balloon is in your stomach, you go through a structured coaching programme tailored to you.
Weeks 1 to 16: With the balloon in your stomach you feel full more quickly and can learn to eat healthy meals in smaller portions. Our coaches look after you throughout the entire period, supported by digital scales and a smartphone app.
Week 16: After about four months the balloon empties and, in the normal course of events, is excreted naturally without any medical procedure being required. To maintain your weight in the long term, you should keep to the eating and lifestyle habits you have learned.
Features
No procedure, no gastroscopy: the Allurion gastric balloon is swallowed.
No anaesthesia: you are conscious during the treatment.
No surgical risks; side effects such as nausea are nevertheless possible in the first few days.
Earlier and longer-lasting feeling of fullness due to the smaller stomach volume
If you are interested in a gastric balloon, you can request information and arrange a no-obligation appointment for the first consultation.
Your schedule at the Klinik am Seestern
This is how treatment with the swallowable gastric balloon proceeds at Klinik am Seestern in Düsseldorf:
Step 1
Beforehand
Consultation in Düsseldorf. We examine you and clarify whether the swallowable balloon is an option for you. You can book your appointment online.
Step 2
Treatment day
Swallow and fill. You swallow the capsule; X-rays check its position and the filling. After about 45 minutes you can go home.
Step 3
The first few days
Settling in. Discomfort and nausea are possible. Drink plenty of fluids and avoid very solid or fatty food.
Step 4
Weeks 1 to 16
Losing weight with guidance. With smaller portions and the support of your coaches, digital scales and app, you change your diet.
Step 5
About week 16
Excreted naturally. The balloon empties and leaves the body naturally, without a procedure. The new habits remain.
Settling in during the first few days
Even with the swallowable gastric balloon the first few days can be demanding. Discomfort, nausea or fluid deficiency are possible. Your treating doctor can prescribe medication for you for this period and, if needed, order infusions with fluid and nutrients. It is important to drink plenty during this time and to avoid very solid or fatty food.
What results are possible?
In a clinical study with 95 participants, on average 72% of the weight loss achieved with the gastric balloon was maintained even after 12 months. How much weight you yourself lose and keep cannot be predicted; it depends on your starting situation and your change of diet.
What does the swallowable gastric balloon cost in Düsseldorf? Costs and financing
Four packages are available for the gastric balloon, which differ in balloon, dwell time and support. The standard package starts at €3,500. After your consultation at Klinik am Seestern you will receive a no-obligation quote; financing is possible through our financing partner, more on this under Financing your treatment. German statutory health insurance does not usually cover a gastric balloon, more on this under Costs and German health insurance.
Consultation on the gastric balloon
In a personal consultation in Düsseldorf, our doctors explain the various gastric balloon systems, their requirements and risks, and discuss with you which treatment is an option for you. You can find all three balloons compared on the page about the gastric balloon.
Inserting the balloon usually takes about 20 minutes.
Why is no gastroscopy necessary with the Allurion gastric balloon?
The Allurion gastric balloon is made of a thin, light material that can be folded into a small capsule. This capsule is swallowed. That is why no gastroscopy is required for insertion.
When can I go home after the treatment?
As a rule, you can leave Klinik am Seestern again after about 45 minutes.
What are the requirements for the Allurion gastric balloon?
Whether the swallowable Elipse® gastric balloon is an option for you, we clarify in a personal consultation. The requirements for inserting an Allurion gastric balloon are good general health, a body mass index (BMI) of at least 27 and being an adult.
How does the balloon leave the body?
After about four months a valve opens, the balloon empties and, in the normal course of events, is excreted naturally. No medical procedure is necessary for this.
What does the swallowable gastric balloon cost in Düsseldorf?
There are four packages for the gastric balloon, which differ in balloon, dwell time and support; the standard package starts at €3,500. After your consultation at Klinik am Seestern you will receive a no-obligation quote.
Does German statutory health insurance cover the swallowable gastric balloon?
Usually not; the gastric balloon is a self-pay service. Financing is possible through our financing partner.
Where in Düsseldorf can I get the swallowable gastric balloon?
At Klinik am Seestern, Am Seestern 4 in 40547 Düsseldorf-Lörick. The clinic is on the left bank of the Rhine near the B7, the U77 stops at the Am Seestern stop, and there is free parking on site.
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Alina · October 2026
The friendliness of everyone I dealt with.
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I had my appointment at the practice for a consultation about my lipoedema, and I really want to leave a review even though I haven't had any surgery there yet. The reason is that this was the first time I felt truly taken seriously during an examination of my lipoedema. Dr. Witt was very friendly and professional from the start, and at the same time incredibly pleasant and humane. He took an exceptional amount of time, examined me very thoroughly and answered all my questions in detail. He is incredibly respectful and explains realistically what could be done and how the whole process would work. I found it particularly positive that at no point did a hectic or unpleasant mood arise. You never had the feeling of being “brushed off” or being under time pressure. Instead, the whole atmosphere was calm, relaxed and trusting. Dr. Witt was very committed, photos were taken of the affected areas and every possible treatment was explained in an understandable way. Dr. Witt explained everything in detail, yet never came across as complicated or distant. Although he is an absolute specialist in his field, I felt at all times that I could speak openly and ask any question. It felt more as if I had been a patient there for a long time. It was also particularly important to me that I never felt pushed towards an operation. It is still not at all clear whether I will have my operation at all, and yet I was taken incredibly seriously and treated with respect. That is exactly what built so much trust in me. I would also very much like to mention the lady at reception, Marris, in a positive way. She was super polite, had a very pleasant and calm manner and immediately gave me a good feeling. Although it was almost 5 p.m. and the end of the working day was approaching, she was incredibly friendly to me and did not seem at all annoyed or stressed. It is precisely such little things that make a huge difference to me personally and reinforced my positive overall impression of the practice. The practice itself is also absolutely impressive. It is extremely modern, high-quality and stylishly furnished. You feel more as if you are entering a luxury hotel than a traditional doctor's practice. Everything seems very well thought out, calm and professional. The organisation around the appointment was also excellent. Even before the appointment, communication was always very friendly, quick and professional. Questions were answered immediately and the whole process seemed perfectly organised. I was also allowed to park in the clinic's car park, which was an enormous relief since everything in the area was completely full. Although it was already later in the afternoon, Dr. Witt even personally saw to it that enquiries were made internally about my question regarding costs. Shortly after I had left the practice, I already received all the information by email. That too simply shows how professionally and attentively they work there. Overall, an exceptionally positive experience, of a kind you unfortunately only rarely have in the medical field. Absolutely fabulous.
Kerasoula P. · June 2026
Very beautiful clinic, wonderful reception and great service. The consultation with the doctor was very comprehensive and she addressed all my questions, which is all you could wish for as a patient / customer. I will definitely have my treatment done here.
Sandra W. · April 2026
Dr. Bromba took the time and advised me very well.
Anonymous · April 2026
A very kind doctor. I felt very comfortable from the first moment!
Elisabeth-katrin · March 2026
Everything was great, just one small remark..... I didn't get any dinner/bread in the evening. The most important thing for me was the operation, or rather everything around it.
Mix · February 2026
I was welcomed and advised incredibly kindly. The consultation takes place on an equal footing and without medical jargon, and what I like best is that they paid attention to what the best treatment is for my concern, and not to what would earn the practice the most money. I took a week to think it over, but actually the decision to choose the clinic was made much sooner.
Anonymous · January 2026
Everyone was very friendly, especially the nurses.
Anonymous · October 2025
I had a consultation and felt taken seriously and understood. They took a lot of time for me, and the examination and the conversation were very thorough. In the end, the treatment is too expensive for me, so I won't be able to have it done.
Anonymous · October 2025
Very competent and friendly consultation.
Anonymous · October 2025
Very competent consultation, super friendly staff!
Anonymous · September 2025
Medical assistant with partly insufficient professional competence.
Andreas M. · August 2025
Very competent consultation and medical examinations. I feel very well looked after.
BrigitteM · August 2025
I really liked the super friendly manner of the ladies at reception, and also that the doctor took the time to see and advise me, as well as the nice lady who went through the cost plan with me. I felt wonderfully looked after and will definitely have my treatment there. Thank you once again for everything so far.
Astrid R. · August 2025
A conversation in peace and without time pressure. I felt very well looked after.
Anonymous · August 2025
I was welcomed very nicely. The doctor was also very nice and answered all my questions. She also showed understanding that one does not decide straight away.
Anonymous · July 2025
Dr. Bromba's calm, matter-of-fact manner and his competence really convinced me during the consultation.
