Americans struggling with obesity are turning to non-surgical weight loss to shed pounds. Procedures like gastric bypass and other weight-loss surgeries require invasive procedures to help you lose weight. Like any surgery, these practices present potential health risks that can be avoided with non-invasive methods.

3 Advantages of Non-surgical Weight Loss

1. No Infections

Infections at or near a surgical incision are common after surgery. Many patients have to return to the hospital within 30 to 90 days to deal with these issues, increasing recovery time after spending days in the hospital. Antibiotic and drainage treatments are usually performed in the hospital to heal infections, but some patients can receive at-home care. While most are treated successfully, a small percentage of patients can have a contamination. 

2 No Surgical Complications

Weight loss surgery can result in rare complications that require outpatient procedures to fix. Gastric bypass is achieved by shrinking the opening between your bowel and stomach, but sometimes, the opening is too small. When food can’t get through the result is excessive vomiting. Leakage around stomach staples and gallstones are also possible after surgery. Choosing a non-invasive method will eliminate your risk of major complications.

3. Lower Costs

Pursuing non-surgical weight loss procedures will save you money. Bariatric surgery costs between $15,000 and $23,000. While some insurance plans will cover the operation, some services like psychological screenings must be paid out-of-pocket. On the other hand, non-surgical fat reduction can cost under $1,500, making it more cost-effective without the potential risks.  

If you’re looking for non-surgical weight loss options, trust the professionals at Gulf Cost UltraSlim in Foley, AL. Their weight loss clinic offers a host of non-surgical options for fat-loss and body sculpting, including non-invasive liposuction and UltraSlim^® which will remove fat from different parts of the body. Visit their website for a look at their treatments, or call them at (251) 943-4948 to schedule an appointment.