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Wondering how to pay for Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)? Learn about Cherry Financing, flexible monthly payment plans, self-pay options, insurance coverage, and HSA/FSA eligibility. Dr. Alexander Shapsis and the team at Khrom MedSpa & Weight Loss help patients throughout Coral Springs, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and South Florida make ESG more affordable with transparent pricing and physician-guided support.

If you’ve stopped taking Ozempic® or Wegovy® (semaglutide), you still have effective weight-loss options. Learn why some patients transition to the Allurion Smart Capsule, a swallowable gastric balloon that requires no surgery, no endoscopy, and no anesthesia. Dr. Alexander Shapsis explains how physician-guided treatment can help you continue your weight-loss journey with a personalized plan.

History was made today at EndoSlim Clinic NY as we became the first practice in New York to place the Allurion Capsule Balloon. This revolutionary “Swallow. Confirm. Done.” technology allows Dr. Alexander Shapsis to jumpstart your weight loss in just 15 minutes—without surgery, endoscopy, or anesthesia. Discover how this non-invasive tool creates a natural sense of fullness and fits seamlessly into your real life.

Regained weight after a gastric sleeve? You aren’t out of options. While the stomach can naturally stretch over time, Endoscopic Sleeve Revision (ESR) offers a non-surgical “reset” button. In this article, Dr. Alexander Shapsis explains how internal suturing can “re-tighten” your original sleeve, restoring the fullness and metabolic control you need to restart your weight loss journey—all without new incisions or long recovery times.

Is the “sleeve” permanent or is there an undo button? While Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) is a long-term metabolic tool, many wonder if the sutures can be removed once they reach their goal. Dr. Alexander Shapsis explains the clinical reality of reversing a non-surgical sleeve, the rare medical reasons for doing so, and why your “new normal” matters more than just pulling a thread.

Author: Dr. ShapsisKhrom MedSpa And Weight Loss Doctors Explain Why Combining ESG with GLP-1 Medications Is Changing Medical Weight Loss Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) can be combined with GLP-1 weight-loss medications such as semaglutide (Ozempic®, Wegovy®) or tirzepatide (Mounjaro®, Zepbound®) to enhance weight loss and improve long-term metabolic control. ESG reduces stomach volume and helps […]

By Dr. Alexander Shapsis, MD, Board-Certified Specialist in Gastroenterology and Obesity Medicine The gap between “fad diets” and “major procedures” has finally closed. Imagine walking into our Coral Springs clinic on your lunch break, swallowing a capsule the size of a vitamin, and walking out fifteen minutes later with a metabolic reset already in motion. […]

By Dr. Alexander Shapsis, MD, Board-Certified Specialist in Gastroenterology and Obesity Medicine Key Takeaways The Frustration of the “Silent” Scale You’ve done the work. You’ve mastered the weekly injection, you’ve navigated the initial nausea, and the first 20 pounds felt like a miracle. But now, for three weeks straight, the scale hasn’t budged. It’s frustrating. […]

By Dr. Alexander Shapsis, MD, Board-Certified Specialist in Gastroenterology and Obesity Medicine Key Takeaways: The Dangers of Protein Deficiency on Tirzepatide The Protein Crisis: Why Rapid Weight Loss Can Be Risky Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®, Zepbound®) is a powerful tool for weight reduction, but its effectiveness creates a unique nutritional challenge. Because the medication significantly suppresses appetite […]

By Dr. Alexander Shapsis, MD, Board-Certified Specialist in Gastroenterology and Obesity Medicine Key Takeaways: Why Your Gastric Bypass Might Need a “Tune-Up” Weight Regain After Gastric Bypass: Understanding the Dilated Gastrojejunal Outlet For many patients, the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass is initially a miracle. However, years later, many find the scale creeping back up. The most […]