What's It All About

A temporary, minor-surgical, non-pharmaceutical procedure for the treatment of obesity and is usually based around each patients individual BMI (To calculate your own BMI please visit the NHS Direct website).

How Much Will It Cost Me

You are looking at it costing from around £4000 to over £5000 for a BIB operation.

The main factor in all this is the provider. You may find it is cheaper to go with a independent surgeon and his own private practice than with a major cosmetic surgery provider, however this extra cost may come with a more comprehensive aftercare program that an independent surgeon may be able to offer, such as free follow-up consultations.

Whats It All About

A semi-permanent surgical, non-pharmaceutical procedure for the treatment of obesity and is usually based around each patients individual BMI (To calculate your own BMI please visit the NHS Direct website ). Lapband surgery is best suited to individuals with a lower BMI.

What Happens In Theatre

This procedure involves an overnight and possibly two nights stay in hospital. This surgery is always done under a general anaesthetic and normally around 1.5 hours to complete. More experienced surgeons may be able to do this in less time.