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Discussion About Non-Surgical Endoscopic Weight Loss
The Simplest Diet
We have all heard it many times: If we eat and drink more calories than our body needs, we will store fat and gain weight. If this is done repetitively and over a period of time, we develop excess weight and could even develop obesity. The opposite is also true: if we...
How To: Beat the Sweets and Avoid Falling for Slider Foods
Sugar cravings are real, and they can be very strong, there’s no denying they exist! Sweet, sugary foods like ice cream and candy, or foods that break down into sugars such as chips, crackers, pretzels, and popcorn, are easy to digest and easy to eat, which means you...
Emotional Eating
Do you ever find yourself turning to food for comfort when you’ve had a bad day, or maybe using food as a reward for when you’ve had a good day? Finding comfort in food is very common, this is called emotional eating. Emotional eating is when you have the desire to...
All About the Gastric Balloon Non-Surgical Weight Loss System
Suffering from overweight or obesity is a very common yet serious health concern. Obesity reduces life expectancy and increases the risk of high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure, both of which are known risk factors for cardiovascular disease and strokes....
Spatz3 Adjustable Gastric Balloon, Now Offered at The Silhouette Clinic.
As the newest gastric balloon available in the USA, the Silhouette Clinic is excited to offer the Spatz3 Adjustable Gastric Balloon! What is Spatz3? The Spatz3 Adjustable Gastric Balloon is the world’s first adjustable weight loss balloon. Unlike non-adjustable...
All about the ESG Procedure
Obesity not only affects the quality of your life, but it is also a health hazard. Numerous studies show that excess body weight increases the risk of several illnesses and diseases, many of which can increase the mortality risk. These include type 2 diabetes, high...
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Are you thinking of getting gastric sleeve surgery performed to tackle obesity? If so, then this guide is for you. Read on and learn everything you need to know about this highly effective weight loss solution. Obesity is a serious health concern. Not only is it...
Post ESG diet
There will be a few diet transitions after the Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) procedure. You will not be able to resume eating normal food immediately after your procedure. The diet progression will start with clear liquids, then move onto full liquids, followed...
Pre ESG diet
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) is a procedure that decreases the size of your stomach. Along with diet and lifestyle changes, this procedure is a great tool for weight loss. Naturally like with any tool, it works best when it’s used correctly. After the ESG,...
Bariatric Revision
Obesity is a serious progressive chronic disease resulting from various environmental, behavioral, and genetic causes. It's serious because it is associated with poorer mental health outcomes and reduced quality of life. Obesity is also associated with the leading...