Most people who ask what a gastric balloon costs in the UK are asking about private treatment. Ramsay Health Care UK publishes a starting price of £4,830 for a gastric balloon, including 2 years of aftercare (read on 6 October 2026). This page sets that figure beside ours, and you do not have to get in touch with anyone to see a price.
What a gastric balloon costs in the UK, written down
Rather than guess at a market average, we quote one provider that publishes its price. Ramsay Health Care UK, which runs private hospitals across England, states the cost of a gastric balloon on its own treatment page. Read on 6 October 2026, it shows:
| Treatment | Published price at Ramsay Health Care UK | What Ramsay says it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Gastric balloon, removed after six months | from £4,830 | 2 years of aftercare, with follow-up appointments with a bariatric nurse and a dietitian |
That is one provider’s own figure, quoted as published and dated to the day we read it. It is a starting price, and Ramsay also says payment plans are available. Prices change, so check Ramsay Health Care UK’s gastric balloon page for the current figure; other UK providers publish their own, and a written quote for your case is the only figure that applies to you.
Why the number moves: the balloon, how long it stays and the aftercare
Two people quoted for “a gastric balloon” can be quoted for quite different things. Four points move the figure.
- The type of balloon. A classic balloon is placed by endoscopy. A swallowable balloon, such as Allurion, is taken as a capsule, with no endoscopy, and is priced as its own programme.
- How long it stays in place. Classic balloons stay for 6 or 12 months, depending on the type; the swallowable balloon stays for about four months.
- Whether removal is in the price. A classic balloon is taken out by a second endoscopy at the end. Ask whether that second procedure is included or charged separately.
- The aftercare programme. Dietitian support and follow-up appointments run for different lengths of time from one provider to the next. Ramsay’s published price, for example, includes 2 years of them.
The tests before the procedure and any medication afterwards are in some prices and extra in others, so ask for a written quote that lists each of them.
What a gastric balloon costs with us, written down
| Treatment | Our all-inclusive price |
|---|---|
| Gastric balloon, classic (6 or 12 months) | 2,300 € |
| Allurion gastric balloon, swallowable | 2,500 € |
That is one fixed price, confirmed in writing before you decide anything. It covers the procedure, the tests and check-ups before and after it, transfers and a translator who stays with you throughout. What else it includes, and how the treatment runs from your first message to the flight home, is set out on our gastric balloon in Turkey page; the swallowable version has its own page, the Allurion gastric balloon in Turkey.
Our price is in euros and the UK figure above is in pounds. We have left the conversion to you, at the exchange rate on the day.
If you are also pricing a gastric bypass
People who look up the cost of a gastric balloon often look up the cost of a gastric bypass in the UK as well. The two are not priced alike: a balloon is placed and later removed, while a bypass is an operation with a hospital stay. For a UK figure, ask the provider for a written quote for your case. With us, a gastric bypass is 3,250 € all-inclusive, confirmed in writing; what that covers is on our gastric bypass in Turkey page. If you have not settled on a procedure yet, our overview of weight loss surgery in Turkey sets the options side by side.
Paying for it: what to ask about finance before you sign
Some providers offer ways to spread the cost. The questions worth asking are the same wherever you book.
- Is it interest-free, and what is the total amount you will repay?
- Who is the lender, and is it authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority? You can check on the FCA’s Financial Services Register.
- When is the first payment due, and what happens if your treatment date moves?
- Is any deposit refundable, and on what terms?
With us, you can pay in up to 6 instalments at 0% interest. You receive the payment details in writing, together with your offer.
People also ask
How much does gastric balloon surgery cost in the UK?
Ramsay Health Care UK publishes a starting price of £4,830 for a gastric balloon, which includes 2 years of aftercare (read on 6 October 2026). A balloon is placed by endoscopy rather than by surgery, and your own figure depends on the type of balloon, how long it stays in place and what the quote includes.
How much does a 6-month gastric balloon procedure cost?
Ramsay Health Care UK’s published starting price of £4,830 is for a balloon that is removed after six months (read on 6 October 2026). With us, the classic balloon is one fixed, all-inclusive price, confirmed in writing before you travel.
How much does a 12-month gastric balloon cost in the UK?
UK providers quote a 12-month balloon case by case, and the figure depends on the balloon and on the aftercare programme that comes with it. Ask for a written quote that names the balloon and how long it stays in place. With us, the classic balloon is one fixed price whether your doctor recommends a 6-month or a 12-month type.
How much does the Allurion Balloon cost in the UK?
The Allurion balloon is swallowed as a capsule instead of being placed by endoscopy, so UK providers quote it as its own programme, separately from the classic balloon. Ask for a written quote that covers the whole programme, follow-up included. With us, the Allurion balloon has its own fixed, all-inclusive price, confirmed in writing.
Is a gastric balloon worth it?
That depends on what you want it to do and on your own situation, which is why the useful first step is a doctor’s review of your file: it tells you whether a balloon suits your case, and which type, before you spend anything. To judge value, compare written quotes that name the balloon, how long it stays in place and the follow-up that is included.
How long does a gastric balloon last?
It depends on the type. A classic balloon, placed by endoscopy, stays in the stomach for 6 or 12 months and is then removed the same way. The swallowable Allurion balloon stays for about four months, then empties by itself and passes naturally. The type, and so the duration, is your doctor’s recommendation.
What to check before you book anywhere
Whichever provider you choose, in the UK or abroad, the same short list lets you compare like with like.
- A written quote for your case that names the balloon and how long it stays in place.
- What the price includes: the tests, the placement, the removal at the end, follow-up appointments and dietitian support.
- Who carries out each stage of the procedure.
- How follow-up works once you are home, and who you contact with a question.
- The payment terms, and when any deposit stops being refundable.
A provider that answers all five in writing, before you pay anything, makes the comparison easy.
Having it done in Turkey
We are an official representative office: we organise treatment at our JCI-accredited partner hospitals in Turkey and stay with you from the first message to the follow-up. Send your file, tell us what you want to achieve, and the doctor’s recommendation and the exact written price arrive within 48 hours, before you decide anything.
The classic balloon is placed by endoscopy, under light sedation, in 15 to 20 minutes, with no surgery. The Allurion balloon is swallowed as a capsule, with no endoscopy and no anaesthetic, in about 20 minutes. Our guide to how the gastric balloon works walks through both, step by step.
Your coordinator stays your link to the doctor after you are home: questions are passed on and translated, and follow-up reviews are part of the package.
