An intragastric balloon is a soft balloon placed in the stomach by endoscopy and filled with saline. It helps you feel full sooner and supports weight loss without surgery, and is removed after 6 to 12 months. Typical hospital stay: Day care Time to plan in India: 3 to 5 days Who needs it?* BMI of about 27 to 40 * People wanting non-surgical weight loss * Weight reduction before another surgery How it's done1. Endoscopy under sedation 2. The balloon is placed and filled 3. Ta

Myomectomy removes uterine fibroids while keeping the uterus, by laparoscopic, hysteroscopic or open surgery. It is the preferred option for women who wish to have children. Typical hospital stay: 1 to 3 days Time to plan in India: 10 to 14 days Who needs it?* Heavy bleeding, pain or pressure from fibroids * Fibroids affecting fertility * Women wanting to keep the uterus How it's done1. Ultrasound or MRI to map fibroids 2. General anaesthesia 3. Fibroids removed by keyhole, h

A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and tightens the muscles, giving a flatter, firmer stomach, often after pregnancy or weight loss. Typical hospital stay: 1 to 3 days Time to plan in India: 2 weeks Who needs it?* Loose abdominal skin * Separated abdominal muscles after pregnancy * Excess skin after major weight loss How it's done1. Consultation 2. General anaesthesia 3. Skin and fat removed, muscles tightened 4. Surgery takes 2 to 4 ho