Bikini Line Gastric Sleeve
Bariatric surgery without visible scars is an innovative approach that allows for gastric sleeve surgery without leaving noticeable surgical marks. This procedure, also known as the "bikini line" gastric sleeve, is performed in a way that incisions are made below the bikini line, making scars virtually invisible even when wearing swimwear. It not only provides excellent weight loss results but also offers an aesthetic advantage, allowing patients to feel more confident in their appearance after surgery.
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Bikini Line Gastric Sleeve Surgery Costs: € 5.900
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Hiatal hernia repaired during weight loss surgery for FREE
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The procedure performs: Top class Bariatric Surgeon
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Expected weight loss: 60—70% of excess body weight
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Surgery Time - 1—1.5 hours
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Hospital stay: 2 nights (included)
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Patients can safely fly home 5 days after surgery
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Time off Work - 1—3 weeks
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Full Recovery - 4—6 weeks
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Waiting time: none / very short
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Possible refund from your local health board: yes (you only pay for the flight)
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Trustpilot rating (by UK & EU patients): 5/5 Top Clinic in Lithuania, EU
What is included
BASIC PACKAGE: Consultation with the surgeon, necessary health tests, surgery, anaesthesia, hospitalisation (2 nights) with free Wi-Fi, a massage to help you recover, medications, special postoperative clothing, quickly, personal assistance during your stay. No hidden costs.
VIP PACKAGE - € 580: 5 nights in apartments + Transport from/to airport, hospital, apartment.
You can have your surgery done for free by claiming a refund from your local health board. We assist patients with the necessary documentation to claim a refund through the EU directive route for medical treatment abroad. Patients usually choose this route due to long waiting times in their home country.
The EU Cross-Border Healthcare Directive outlines the rights to receive planned medical treatment within the European Economic Area.
If you live in any other EEA country and face long waiting times for treatment at home, you have the right to receive treatment in Lithuania and get reimbursed by the HSE in Ireland.
You just need to follow a few simple steps:
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Contact your GP for a referral,
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Get in touch with us to arrange your appointment and medical treatment,
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Receive treatment and pay privately,
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We will assist you in completing all necessary documentation and submitting the reimbursement application.
EU Cross Border Healthare Directive Ireland. How To Apply?
The procedures is performed by a Bariatric Surgeon DONATAS DANYS MD, PhD
Highly experienced surgeon with more than 10 years of international experience already (see CV below). Dr Donatas’ career focus is the improvement of bariatric operations. His focus area is operations of obesity with various gastric reduction operations such as aesthetic (bikini line) gastric sleeve surgery, gastric bypass, gastric plication and intragastric balloon.
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First surgeon in Europe to perform a bikini gastric sleeve surgery;
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Has over 10 years of laparoscopic surgery;
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Master and innovator of laser proctology;
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International speaker of more than 5 workshops in laser proctology.
Dietologist Physician Rūta Petereit MD, PhD
Nutrition is one of the main focus after weight loss surgery to maximize weight loss and prevent weight gain. We offer a dietitian who will talk with you about the diet you’ll need to follow after surgery, explaining what types of food and how much you can eat at each meal.
Dr. Rūta Petereit specializes in nutrition consultations before and after gastric sleeve surgery. She helps patients prepare a suitable nutrition plan prior to the procedure to ensure successful recovery and weight loss. After surgery, she provides individualized dietary recommendations to help patients maintain their results and adapt to a new lifestyle. Dr. Petereit also advises on healthy eating and lifestyle changes essential for long-term weight management.
What is the difference between a regular laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve and a Bikini one?
The regular gastric sleeve is done through 5 small surgical openings in size not more than 1 cm in size, but they are visible wounds in the abdominal area, although they are very small in size.A bikini gastrectomy is a laparoscopic procedure in which the same steps as the normal gastric sleeve process are performed, but with two small surgical openings at the bikini line below the abdomen. In addition to the camera slot at the navel. Consequently, it leads to a better cosmetic look due to the absence of any visible wounds throughout the abdomen.
Candidates for the Bikini Gastric Sleeve surgery
1. The BMI should be 35 or more.
2. Performing the Bikini Gastric Sleeve surgery between the ages of 18 and 65 years.
3. The patients who suffer from the complications of obesity such as high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol.
4. The patients who tried to lose weight through diet and exercises but did not achieve the desired result.
5. Cases that suffer from bad healing and form prominent wounds that are not acceptable in form when healing, especially in the dark brown color skin.
6. Unmarried women and girls who prefer the best cosmetic look of the abdominal area.
7. Obese patients who prefer to make their bariatric surgery a a secret.
8. Some cases may be prohibited from the Bikini Gastric Sleeve surgery depending on the state of health and weight.
STEP of the Bikini Gastric Sleeve surgery
1. A small opening is made at the navel area, through which the camera is inserted and the stomach is taken out.
2. Two openings are made to insert laparoscope tools, and each opening doesn't exceed 1 cm.
3. The surgery takes place at the bikini line in places that are not visible at all, so it does not affect the aesthetic shape of the abdomen.
4. The duration of the surgery is about one hour.5. One-day hospital stay, recovery and wound healing duration are very short.
STEP of the Bikini Gastric Sleeve surgery
1. A small opening is made at the navel area, through which the camera is inserted and the stomach is taken out.
2. Two openings are made to insert laparoscope tools, and each opening doesn't exceed 1 cm.
3. The surgery takes place at the bikini line in places that are not visible at all, so it does not affect the aesthetic shape of the abdomen.
4. The duration of the surgery is about one hour.5. One-day hospital stay, recovery and wound healing duration are very short.
Expectations after the Bikini Gastric Sleeve
1. Maintaining the natural functioning of the digestive system.
2. The surgery contributes significantly to the treatment of complications of obesity such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, arthritis and also significantly improving the psychological condition.
3. Helps reduce hunger and speed of fullness after eating small amounts of food.
4. Loss of 60% of excess weight within one year.
5. Changing the patient's lifestyle in terms of a new diet and commitment to sports to maintain the outcome of the operation.
6. Bikini Gastric Sleeve is characterized by the fact that it does not affect the aesthetic shape of the abdomen and does not leave traces of wounds such as the Traditional Gastric Sleeve.
7. The Bikini Gastric Sleeve surgery helps to reduce the rate of secretion of the hormone ghrelin, which is secreted through the cells of the fundus the stomach, which is the hormone responsible for stimulating hunger.
8. The tools that are used are long, can only be performed with a surgeon with great experience.
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