Lap-Band®

The LAP-BAND® System is a clinically proven medical device to aid with long-term weight loss. Studies have shown an average excess weight loss of 47.1% maintained at 15 years, with either complete control or improvement in obesity-related diseases such as type 2 diabetes, sleep apnoea, heart disease, asthma and hypertension, among others.

During the 30-to-45-minute laparoscopic procedure, the LAP-BAND® is placed around the top of the stomach. This applies constant, gentle pressure, and increases a full feeling on a smaller amount of food, which results in patients eating less.

An access port sits beneath the skin on the abdomen and allows the LAP-BAND® to be adjusted to the patients’ individual needs. For optimal weight loss, we work with you regularly to ensure you are in the ideal Green Zone. These adjustments do not require any additional surgery, are done in our clinic, and usually takes only a few minutes.

Patients generally lose around 0.5 to 1kg every week depending on their metabolism, eating and exercise habits. A recent Australian study from CORE, the Centre for Obesity Research & Education of Monash University, showed that patients maintained an excess weight loss of 47.1% long-term at 15 years.