If diet and exercise haven't lasted
If dieting and exercise haven't given you lasting results, you're not alone. Many people find weight hard to keep off despite real effort. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is one option: it reduces the size of the stomach without surgery on the outside of the body.
How ESG in Toronto differs from surgery
ESG is performed with an endoscope passed through the mouth, so there are no external incisions. Sutures fold the stomach from the inside and reduce its volume by roughly 70%. Nothing is cut or removed. Smaller meals feel filling, and most people are back to desk work within 1 to 3 days.
What people often weigh up
- No external incisions or scars
- A recovery measured in days rather than weeks
- 15 to 20% typical total body weight loss, as reported in published literature*
- Long-term, and it can be revised or converted to surgery later
*Published literature, not SmartSleeveMD outcomes data. Individual results vary.
Who ESG may suit
ESG is generally discussed for people with a BMI of 27* to 50 (*27 to 30 with related health conditions) who have tried structured weight-loss programs and would prefer to avoid surgery. Your surgeon confirms candidacy at consultation, after reviewing your full health history.
ESG with SmartSleeveMD
- Procedures at Clinic 360, a private surgical facility in Toronto's Leaside neighbourhood
- Fellowship-trained physicians, including a consultant surgical endoscopist. Meet the team
- Two years of follow-up and aftercare, plus 3+ more years of support, included in the price
- A clear price of $16,000 to $17,000, with financing available. Pricing and financing
Your next step
A free consultation, by video or in person, tells you whether ESG or another option fits. Check your BMI below to see where you might start.