Lose Weight Without Surgery

—The Allurion® Balloon—

Painless swallowable gastric balloon that helps you lose up to 15kg in the first 4 months safely

Over 34,350 Procedure Performed

“Couldn't imagine better results — Shannen, Cork.”
“The care I have received has been absolutely fantastic. — Seaneen”
“I had a pleasant experience with Auralia — Cliona, Limerick.”
“The experience was a breeze — Celina, Dublin.”

Excellent  4.8 out of 5

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Over 34,350 Procedure Performed​

“Couldn't imagine better results — Shannen, Cork.”
“The care I have received has been absolutely fantastic. — Seaneen”
“I had a pleasant experience with Auralia — Cliona, Limerick.”
“The experience was a breeze — Celina, Dublin.”

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Why Allurion Is the Smartest Choice

Features

  • Non Surgical
  • No Needles
  • No Anesthesia
  • Short Recovery
  • Natural Satiety
  • Long Term Risk
  • Reversible

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Meet Your Doctor

Ireland’s most experienced Gastric Balloon surgeon: Dr John Loy who introduced the gastric pill balloon to Ireland

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A Simple, Painless 3-Step Process

Swallow the pill

You simply swallow a small capsule containing the balloon, guided by our doctor.

Expands in the stomach

Once in place, the balloon fills with fluid, helping you feel full and eat less.

Passes out naturally

After ~16 weeks, the balloon passes out naturally — no surgery, no removal needed.

How Does The Allurion® Balloon Work?

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Our Patients Are Happy With Their Weight Loss Results

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Allurion® Balloon Testimonials

Vicki and Georgie share their experience with the Allurion® Gastric Balloon

Allurion Gastric Balloon FAQ

The balloon, tucked inside a capsule, is swallowed and filled with water during a brief 15-minute doctor’s visit. Approximately 4 months later, it self-empties and passes out naturally.

99.9% of people succeed in swallowing the balloon. If you have trouble, your doctor will be on hand to help the capsule on its way.

The Allurion® Balloon has been proven to support an average of 10-15% total body weight loss after approximately 4 months.
Plus, you can boost your weight loss with a second consecutive Allurion® Balloon and lose an average of 23% of your body weight in 12 months.

After approximately 4 months, a time-activated release valve automatically opens, allowing the balloon to empty and pass out naturally through the gastrointestinal tract.

 The price of your Allurion Balloon depends on  the specific program you choose with your doctor.

At Auralia we offer you the possibility of monthly payments up to 36 months.

Get in touch to receive a custom price for your specific need

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Over 34,350 Procedure Performed

“Couldn't imagine better results — Shannen, Cork.”
“The care I have received has been absolutely fantastic. — Seaneen”
“I had a pleasant experience with Auralia — Cliona, Limerick.”
“The experience was a breeze — Celina, Dublin.”

Auralia Locations

Dublin

Kilkenny

Limerick

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Dr John Loy

Bariatric Surgeon and Head of the Bariatrics Unit

Mr John Loy is a Consultant Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon in Auralia, Ireland where he is lead bariatric surgeon and head of the bariatric unit. After medical school in Belfast, Mr Loy went on to complete higher surgical training in the UK, specialising in Upper GI and Bariatric surgery. He has extensive training at Royal College of Surgeons Fellowship level in both weight loss surgery and advanced keyhole surgery. With over 10 years experience at Consultant level and as one of the highest volume UK weight loss surgeons, John is delighted to bring his vast experience in metabolic and weight loss surgery from Harley Street London to Dublin. He has performed over 2000 bariatric procedures including gastric sleeve, bypass and complex revisional surgery for those with bariatric complications from surgery performed abroad. He is an accredited surgical trainer, having been appointed Royal College of Surgeons College Tutor for his London hospital and higher surgical trainer for the London Deanery. Mr Loy has a special research interest in obesity related fatty liver disease and collaborates on this with the renowned Blizard Institute in London. This work lead to his recent appointment as Honorary Senior Lecturer in Surgery at Queen Mary University, London. He has authored book chapters and research articles on weight loss surgery and continues to teach and lecture at national and international conferences. Mr Loy spent a year working in the world-renowned NYU Langone Medical Centre in New York with Professors George Fielding and Professor Christine Ren Fielding. Some of the best practices he learned in New York have carried through to his work both in the UK and here in Ireland. Most importantly, John prides himself on his personal approach to each patient, tailoring surgical and non surgical options to suit the individual who seeks his help.

Procedures and Specialisms

Gastric Band
Gastric Sleeve
Gastric Bypass
Gastric Balloon
Revisional Weight Loss Surgery


Qualifications

Completed medical school and basic surgical training in Belfast in 2002
Higher surgical training in Severn Deanery UK, specialising in upper GI and bariatric surgery. FRCS(GenSurg) 2012. Accredited to UK and Irish Specialist Medical Registers.
Expert laparoscopic bariatric training in Bristol, Gloucester, Truro and Taunton as a specialist registrar. Over 2000 independent procedures completed as lead surgeon.
Consolidated training through a Royal College of Surgeons fellowship in the Southwest Bariatric Surgery Centre of Excellence in Taunton
One year research fellowship in New York with Professors George and Christine Ren Fielding at the internationally renowned NYU Langone Bariatric Surgery Unit – one of the busiest bariatric units in the world
10 years NHS UK experience as a Consultant Bariatric Surgeon.


Irish Medical Council IMC Number: 419687