Weight Loss Surgery
At our clinic we aim to provide a warm and friendly environment where you can discuss your needs with our team of highly qualified professionals. We offer a full range of counselling and support for your weight loss journey.
Weight Loss clinic
Dr Free and his team have assisted thousands of people achieve fantastic weight loss results leading to a much healthier and happier life. When you come in for your consultation, Dr Free will discuss your particular goals, and all of the available options, such as medications, intragastric balloon, and surgical options for weight loss.
There are various weight loss options available, with sleeve gastrectomy being the most commonly performed procedure. However, Dr Free offers a wide range of surgical and endoscopic procedures, ensuring that the right option is chosen for each patient, as what may be ideal for one person may not be suitable for another.
Allurion Gastric Balloon
The Allurion Balloon is a tool used to help reduce appetite and oral intake as part of a comprehensive 6-month weight loss program. This program is designed to support long-term health by helping you develop a healthier relationship with food. The 6-month Allurion Program includes the placement of the Allurion Balloon, along with personalised follow-up care from our specialist weight loss team and ongoing nutritional guidance.
Additionally, you will receive the Allurion Connected Scale (health tracker), and access to the Allurion App, which will assist track your weight loss progress more efficiently. There is no anaesthesia, surgery or endoscopy required for its insertion, a capsule that contains the balloon attached to a thin tube is swallowed under the guidance of experienced staff and Dr Free. It is then filled, and an X-Ray is performed to ensure its correct placement.
We understand that surgical weight loss can be expensive for un-insured patients, however we have specific processes to dramatically reduce the cost whilst still maintaining excellent results and safety standards.
We look forward to seeing you for your free, no obligation consultation.
Dr Free is an experienced laparoscopic weight loss surgeon with extensive training in Australia, as well as in Vienna and London. His training includes a wide range of complex surgical procedures at tertiary hospital institutions, specifically addressing complications related to weight loss surgery. He has completed training through an internationally recognised program by the Obesity Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand (OSSANZ).
Dr Free has also been actively involved in research and has presented his findings at both national and international Obesity Surgery meetings.
Each of these procedures have specific benefits and risks which need to be individualised to yourself. When you come in for your consultation/s at our surgical weight loss centre, we will have a thorough discussion regarding the best options for you and the long term effects. You must be aware of all options and the risks of each before considering the surgery.
To read a guide regarding which procedure may suit you, please read our Surgical Options for Weight Loss PDF below.