Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Miami

Overview

Gastric Sleeve in Miami

The Gastric Sleeve, also known as sleeve gastrectomy, is a minimally invasive, laparoscopic weight-loss surgery that removes approximately 75–80% of the stomach, leaving a small, sleeve-shaped pouch. This dramatically limits the amount of food you can eat and also reduces the production of ghrelin, the hormone responsible for hunger, helping you feel full sooner and crave food less often.

At Svelta Plastic Surgery in Miami, our experienced bariatric surgical team performs gastric sleeve procedures using the latest laparoscopic techniques. The result is smaller incisions, less post-operative pain, reduced risk of complications, and a faster return to normal life. Patients typically lose 60–70% of their excess body weight within 12–18 months of surgery.

Price Range

$8,000 – $12,000

All-inclusive pricing covers surgical fees, anesthesia, hospital/facility costs, and pre- and post-operative care. Flexible financing plans are available. Exact pricing provided during your free consultation.

Why Choose Gastric Sleeve

Benefits of Gastric Sleeve Surgery

The gastric sleeve is one of the safest and most effective weight-loss surgeries available, offering multiple health and lifestyle benefits beyond weight reduction.

Significant Weight Loss

Patients typically lose 60–70% of their excess body weight within 12–18 months following gastric sleeve surgery. The combination of reduced stomach capacity and lower hunger hormone levels makes sustained weight loss highly achievable.

Improved Health Conditions

Gastric sleeve surgery often leads to resolution or significant improvement of obesity-related conditions including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, joint pain, and high cholesterol, sometimes before significant weight loss even occurs.

Minimally Invasive

The laparoscopic approach uses 4–6 tiny incisions and a small camera to perform the procedure. Compared to open surgery, this means less pain, reduced risk of wound complications, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery.

No Intestinal Rerouting

Unlike gastric bypass, the gastric sleeve does not reroute the digestive tract. This simplifies the procedure, reduces the risk of nutritional deficiencies, and eliminates the risk of dumping syndrome while still achieving excellent weight-loss results.

Reduced Hunger

By removing the portion of the stomach that produces most of the hunger-stimulating hormone ghrelin, the gastric sleeve reduces appetite in ways that dieting alone cannot. Patients report feeling genuinely less hungry, making it easier to adhere to a healthy diet long-term.

Long-Term Results

With proper dietary adherence and lifestyle changes, gastric sleeve patients maintain their weight loss for many years. Our comprehensive aftercare program, including nutritional counseling and follow-up visits, supports patients in sustaining their results long-term.

Common Questions

Gastric Sleeve FAQs

How does gastric sleeve surgery work? +

During the laparoscopic procedure, the surgeon removes approximately 75–80% of the stomach using a surgical stapler, leaving a narrow, sleeve-shaped stomach about the size of a banana. This limits food intake and reduces levels of the hunger hormone ghrelin, helping patients feel full sooner and stay satisfied longer after meals.

Who is a candidate for gastric sleeve surgery? +

Candidates typically have a BMI of 40 or greater, or a BMI of 35 or greater with serious obesity-related health conditions. Patients must have a documented history of attempting weight loss through diet and exercise without sustained success. A full medical and psychological evaluation is required prior to surgery.

How long does gastric sleeve surgery take? +

The laparoscopic gastric sleeve procedure typically takes 60–90 minutes to perform under general anesthesia. Most patients are discharged from the hospital 1–2 days after surgery and return to light activities within 1–2 weeks.

What diet changes are required after gastric sleeve? +

Patients begin with clear liquids and progress through full liquids, pureed foods, soft foods, and finally regular textures over 4–6 weeks. Long-term dietary guidelines emphasize high-protein, low-sugar meals consumed in small portions. Daily vitamin and mineral supplementation is required for life to prevent nutritional deficiencies.

Is gastric sleeve surgery reversible? +

No, the gastric sleeve is a permanent procedure. The removed portion of the stomach cannot be replaced. However, the sleeve can be revised to a gastric bypass if additional weight loss is needed in the future. The permanence of the procedure is actually one reason for its long-term effectiveness.

What makes Svelta Plastic Surgery different for bariatric care? +

Our team combines the expertise of board-certified general and bariatric surgeons with a full support program that includes nutritional counseling, psychological preparation, and long-term follow-up care. We treat every patient as an individual and personalize the surgical plan to their unique anatomy, health profile, and goals.