Gastric Balloon in Turkey
A gastric balloon is a temporary option: a balloon is placed in the stomach through the mouth and removed after about 6 months. It suits some people who want a non-permanent step and is not a replacement for surgery. The surgeon's team reviews your height, weight and health history and tells you honestly whether a balloon, a sleeve or neither fits.
Surgery at a JCI-accredited hospital
TEMOS-accredited hospital
SRC-accredited Master Surgeon- One of only 7 SRC-listed bariatric surgeons in Turkey
- 3,800+ obesity surgery procedures
Surgical Review CorporationMaster Surgeon, Metabolic & Bariatric SurgeryAccredited Aug 2021 – 2027The surgeon decides after reviewing your records. No obligation. SRC accreditation can be verified on SRC's site.
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Credentials
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Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) certificate for Op. Dr. Mesut Çaynak, accredited August 2021–2027. Tap the certificate to enlarge it.
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Key facts
A gastric balloon in Turkey through NexWell costs $4,000 (about £3,150) for a 6-month balloon. The balloon is temporary and is removed after 6 months to a year; it causes less weight loss than weight-loss surgery. The FDA has described over-inflation and acute pancreatitis as adverse events with liquid-filled balloons.
- Price (Turkey)
- $4,000, 6-month balloon
- UK private listing
- Ramsay: from £5,900, incl. placement, removal, 6 months aftercare
- Duration
- Temporary; removed after 6 months to a year (NIDDK)
- Surgeon
- Op. Dr. Mesut Çaynak, SRC-accredited Master Surgeon
- Hospital
- ASV Yaşam Hospital, Antalya (JCI-accredited)
- Last reviewed
- 2026-10-25
Gastric balloon: who it is for
NIDDK describes balloon devices as inserted through the mouth and esophagus with a sedative, then filled with saline to take up space in the stomach and help you feel fuller. They are intended for use while you make changes to your eating plan and physical activity, and are removed after 6 months to a year.
NIDDK also says these devices cause less weight loss than weight-loss surgery, and that researchers have not studied them over a long period, so long-term risks and benefits are not known.
Whether a balloon is appropriate for you is the surgeon's decision after reviewing your records.
Gastric balloon cost: Turkey and one UK listing
Through NexWell, a 6-month gastric balloon in Turkey costs $4,000 (about £3,150). The price covers a 6-month balloon; your written plan lists exactly what is included.
For a UK comparison we cite one published price rather than a band: Ramsay Health Care UK lists a gastric balloon (6 month aftercare) from £5,900, including placement and removal. We read the page on 25 October 2026. It is one provider's "from" price, and other UK providers differ.
We do not state a savings percentage here. The right comparison is your written UK quote against your written NexWell plan.
Gastric balloon risks and when to seek urgent help
In a letter to health care providers (content current as of 27 April 2020), the FDA described two adverse events with liquid-filled intragastric balloons: the balloon over-inflating with air or liquid, and acute pancreatitis, which the FDA said can occur as soon as three days after implantation. Both led to premature removal. The FDA said the root cause and frequency were not known.
Severe abdominal or back pain, vomiting you cannot stop, fever or trouble breathing need an emergency department the same day. Tell them you have a gastric balloon.
Your surgeon: Op. Dr. Mesut Çaynak
He has been an SRC-accredited Master Surgeon in Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery since 2021, according to the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC). He has performed more than 3,800 obesity surgery procedures over the past decade.
Surgery takes place at ASV Yaşam Hospital in Antalya, which is accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI).
His SRC certificate is shown in the credentials section above. Verify on SRC
Gastric balloon at a JCI-accredited hospital
Treatment takes place at ASV Yaşam Hospital in Antalya, a JCI-accredited hospital. JCI accreditation belongs to the hospital, not to the surgeon.
- HOSPITAL
- ASV Yaşam Hospital, Antalya (JCI-accredited)
- SURGEON
- Op. Dr. Mesut Çaynak
- FLY-HOME CLEARANCE
- Surgeon decides
After you fly home
- After you fly home, you get 12 months of remote follow-up with a dietitian.
- A balloon works alongside changes to how you eat and move. Your dietitian explains these before you decide.
- If you have severe pain, fever, vomiting you can't stop or trouble breathing after you return, go to your nearest emergency room and tell them about your treatment. Don't wait for an online reply.
Gastric balloon in Turkey: common questions
How much does a gastric balloon cost in Turkey?
Through NexWell a 6-month gastric balloon in Turkey costs $4,000 (about £3,150). The price covers a 6-month balloon. The surgeon's team confirms what is included in your written plan.
How does that compare with the UK?
One UK private provider, Ramsay Health Care UK, lists a gastric balloon from £5,900, including placement and removal and 6 months of aftercare (read 25 October 2026). That is a single provider's published "from" price, not a UK average.
Is a gastric balloon permanent?
No. NIDDK says balloon devices are removed after 6 months to a year and are intended for use while you change your eating and activity habits. They cause less weight loss than weight-loss surgery.
What are the risks of a gastric balloon?
The FDA has described two adverse events with liquid-filled balloons: the balloon over-inflating, and acute pancreatitis, which can occur as soon as three days after placement. Both led to early removal, and the FDA said the cause and frequency were not known. NIDDK adds that the long-term risks and benefits have not been studied over a long period. Your doctor explains the risks for your case.
Gastric balloon or gastric sleeve?
A balloon is temporary and a sleeve is permanent. Which one fits depends on your BMI, health and goals. The surgeon decides after reviewing your records, and tells you if neither is suitable.
What should I do if I feel unwell after the balloon is placed?
Severe abdominal or back pain, vomiting you cannot stop, fever or trouble breathing need an emergency department the same day. Tell them you have a gastric balloon.
More information
Medically reviewed by Op. Dr. Mesut Çaynak, General Surgeon, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery. Last reviewed October 2026
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