Spatz3 Adjustable Intragastric Balloon
The world’s only adjustable intragastric balloon and Australia’s only gastric balloon approved for 12 months implantation.
What exactly is the Spatz3 Adjustable Intragastric Balloon?
The Spatz3®is the sole adjustable gastric balloon, providing a personalised weight loss solution by allowing customisation of its volume for optimal results.
The Spatz3®Adjustable Intragastric Balloon is a type of Gastric Balloon where a soft, silicone balloon is inserted into your stomach via a scope, and then inflated with sterile saline. The balloon helps induce early satiety, allowing you to feel fuller for longer and reduce your portion sizes. One of the key advantages of the Spatz3 balloon is its adjustability, which allows for personalised weight loss management. With the ability to add or remove fluid from the balloon, your doctor can optimise its effectiveness based on your individual needs.
How does the Spatz3 Adjustable Intragastric Balloon work?
Adjustable Restriction
The Spatz3® Adjustable Intragastric Balloon induces early satiety by reducing stomach capacity, allowing patients to feel satisfied with a much smaller volume of food (typically less than one cup).
Dynamic Control
Balanced Approach
What does the procedure involve?
Spatz3 Adjustable Intragastric Balloon Explained
The Spatz3 Adjustable Gastric Balloon procedure is conducted in a day hospital and offers a safe, non-surgical solution for weight loss. Patients are sedated for comfort before the deflated balloon is gently inserted into the stomach using an endoscope. The balloon is then filled with fluid (saline solution) to induce a sense of fullness and reduce available space for food.
The insertion takes approximately 20 minutes, whilst you can expect the entire hospital visit including paperwork, the procedure, and post-operative recovery, to last about 4-5 hours.
A distinctive feature is its post-implantation adjustability, allowing healthcare professionals to fine-tune the volume of the balloon during the course of treatment.
Regular monitoring and support ensure the effectiveness of the treatment, with removal performed using an endoscope after twelve months’ placement. Throughout the process, patients are guided by a multidisciplinary healthcare team for a safe and personalised weight loss journey.
Weight Loss With The Spatz3 Balloon
At The BMI Clinic, we enhance the effectiveness of the Spatz3® balloon by pairing it with our Silver, Gold, or Platinum lifestyle program. Our team of weight loss specialists, including Bariatric Physicians, Nurses, Dietitians, Exercise Consultants, and Behavioural Coaches, supports your journey. Engaging with the team significantly contributes to weight loss success, as evidenced by our clinic data.
On average, patients achieve a 15-20% Total Body Weight Loss with the Spatz3 balloon. However, the key to sustained results lies in closely following the advice of your medical and allied health care team.
Non-surgical weight loss option
Reversible 20-minute procedure
12 month placement
Adjustable balloon to maximise weight loss
Accompanied by a holistic lifestyle program
6000+ Spatz3 Gastric Balloon procedures performed at The BMI Clinic
Hear from Our Patients
Real Stories: Olivia’s Spatz Balloon Journey
In just 12 months, Olivia lost 42kg and completely transformed her lifestyle—with the help of the adjustable Spatz3 Balloon and the dedicated team at The BMI Clinic.
“It’s not a quick fix—but the habits I’ve built will last a lifetime.”
From the start of the process, the BMI clinical was very helpful and informative with a fantastic team of people to work with to get to the bottom of my goal.
My process was about more than the weight, it was about lifestyle and quality time with my children and the ability to get healthy enough to carry another baby. In February of 2023 I had the Spatz3 balloon placed and started my journey. Throughout the process I went from a size 24 to 12 with the support of the team. While it wasn’t a smooth run, whenever I was having issues I knew I could call on the team to get advice on what was happening and knew what to expect at every turn.
Post removal, I am the healthiest I have been in my adult life and continue to use the nutrition tips, exercise plans and strategies given to me to continue on my health journey. I learnt more about how to listen to my body in those 12 months than I had in my life. Because this program doesn’t teach what not to eat, it teaches how to eat in moderation and how to fully listen to your body’s cues. These are things I will carry through with me on my continuing health journey.
– Maddison
*Maddison lost 29kg on the Spatz Gold Program
I was at my heaviest weighing 137 kg and could barely walk 100 metres without being in pain.
The (Spatz3) balloon was the only procedure left aside from the invasive bypass procedure. So I called a few places and BMI won me over. They sounded so caring and genuine on the phone and were not pushy at all.
Fast forward to today, I am down 44 kgs and feel amazing! The mentoring was amazing – I had an awful relationship with food and self-sabotage but with the help of Amelia, our dietitian, and Dr. Fiona and Dr.
Sophia I am able to make positive food choices and stay on track with my weight loss goals.
– Alex
*Alex lost 44kg on the Spatz3 Balloon Gold Program
This procedure has been life-changing and I would recommend looking into the The BMI Clinic to anyone that’s considering weight loss surgery/procedures.
Almost 8 months into my Spatz3 balloon and I’ve lost a total of 27 kgs (133 kgs in Feb, currently 106 kgs in Oct 2022.) What this balloon does is give me time to think if I’m physically or only mentally hungry and make the right choices in what I should be eating and how much I should eat.
I’m so happy I overcame the fear & shame I felt in the lead up to the procedure day because this was the best thing to ever happen to me.
– Jacky Lou
*Jacky Lou lost 30kg on the Spatz3 Balloon Gold Program
Without the help and support of the team, especially the education from Alexandra in regards to food I would have been lost.
I started at the The BMI Clinic at 119 kg (sadly not my heaviest!) I saw success with the VLCD and have also engaged with an exercise physiotherapist as well as Pilates. I did need to have my balloon reduced in size about 3 months in as it was too large for my body.
7 months into my journey I’m 25kgs down, exercising three times a week as well as eating a healthy and well-balanced diet. I’ve been able to return to work, but not only that I have also been able to do other things like improve my mobility and enhance my strength and endurance.
There have been easy days and hard days, the trick is not to give up and look at the long term goal!
– Monique
*Monique lost 32kg on the Spatz3 Balloon Gold Program
It took me a year to make the decision, but I’ll never look back.
From a young age, I have struggled with my weight and relationship with food. After years of contemplating I took the plunge. I took the platinum package which taught me the skill and techniques to combat my relationship with food.
With a dietitian and counsellor’s help, I have learned to get back on track when I need to. Having lost 21.5kg, I know now that I can do it.
– Scott
*Scott lost 21.5kg on the Spatz3 Platinum Gold Program
Investing in Your Health and Future
Spatz3® Silver
$7,650
- 12 MONTH PROGRAM
- 8x consultations with your Allied Health team
- 1 x post-procedure hydration & medication treatment at The Infusion Clinic
- $10 Store Credit
Spatz3® Gold
$9,850
- 18 MONTH PROGRAM
- 14 x consultations with your Allied Health team
- 2 x post-procedure hydration & medication treatment at The Infusion Clinic
- 1 x balloon adjustment procedure
- $110 Store Credit
Spatz3® Platinum
$10,950
- 24 MONTH PROGRAM
- 24 x consultations with your Allied Health team
- 3 x post-procedure hydration & medication treatment at The Infusion Clinic
- 1 x balloon adjustment procedure
- $170 Store Credit
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Frequently Asked Questions
The procedure is minimally invasive and typically well-tolerated. Some discomfort may be experienced, but this is usually mild and short-lived.
The Spatz3 balloon can remain in the stomach for up to 12 months, providing extended support for weight loss efforts.
Yes, the Spatz3 balloon is adjustable, allowing healthcare professionals to customise its volume to optimise weight loss results.
Risks may include nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain during the initial days post-insertion. Severe complications are rare but possible and will be discussed during the consultation.
Gastric balloons (including Spatz3, Allurion and Orbera) are not currently covered by Medicare or Private Health Insurance. Our programs are priced to ensure affordability even without private health insurance.