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Gastric sleeve is one of the most well-known bariatric procedures when a large part of the stomach is surgically removed and its size reduced by 75-80%. The gastric sleeve success rate in Latvia is 80-90%.
In this article, we answer two important questions: how much does gastric sleeve cost abroad and are there any less or non-surgical alternatives to it (and if so, what do they cost)?
How much does a gastric sleeve cost?
Gastric sleeve surgery in Europe:
Belgium – £6000 (extras may include: taxi, hotel, preop analysis etc)
Poland - £5000 (+ possible extras)
Gastric sleeve in Latvia generally costs around £5500, with Weight Loss Riga offering an all-inclusive package for £4980
How much does a gastric sleeve cost outside Europe?
A few numbers:
Mexico £4000 (+ flight to San Diego and back, average £760)
Turkey £3500 (+ possible extras)
In comparison, the medium cost of gastric sleeve in the UK falls between £8000-10 000.
Alternative, but still surgical
A serious newcomer to the market is endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty. Under anaesthesia, a suturing device is inserted into the patient’s throat and down the stomach. The endoscopist then places sutures into the stomach to make it smaller. This operation is performed on people with BMI over 30 and also requires serious lifestyle modifications.
ESG medium price in the UK starts from £10 000.
Different methods that work around fat cells
Zerona Z6 is for people close to their ideal weight. Six adjustable laser heads target fat cells beneath the treatment area. These create a temporary opening within the fat cells to allow the fatty liquids to drain out of the cells and be flushed out naturally through the patient’s lymphatic system.
The entire procedure consists of 6-12 treatments every 72 hours.
Cost £1550 (different areas).
Coolsculpting/ cryolipolysis is a non-invasive method for people within 30 pounds of their ideal weight. In the process, fat cells are frozen, so that the body will get rid of the dead cells. Coolsculpting removes up to 20-25% of fat cells in certain areas.
Cost £2000-4000 (different areas).
In liposuction, a thin tube is inserted through small incisions to loosen fat cells before “vacuuming” them out. During several sessions performed under anaesthesia, a good 5-8 litres of body fat may be removed.
Cost £3600 (different areas).
NB! The procedures listed can treat stubborn pockets of fat cells but are not meant for actual weight loss!
Alternative non-invasive methods
In VBLOC therapy, a pacemaker device is attached to abdominal wall skin, with electrodes placed to the trunk of the vagus nerve. The device periodically blocks nerve signals, reducing pangs of hunger.
The cost starts at £15 000.
Weight loss drugs may help lose 5-10% weight per year.
Annual cost between £1300-1700.
Summary
So, considering the alternatives and how much a gastric sleeve costs, and the availability of quality gastric sleeve surgery abroad with much more affordable gastric sleeve surgery prices, do consider opting for a permanent change with the highest success rates. It will do exactly what you need – help change your life!
With any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us!
