Concerns about pain, scarring, or recovery can make weight-loss surgery feel intimidating. Advances in minimally invasive technology are helping surgeons perform certain bariatric procedures with fewer abdominal entry points.
Total Wellness & Bariatrics offers magnetic-assisted weight-loss surgery for qualifying patients from Frisco, TX. Using the Levita Magnetic Surgical System, our surgeons can retract the liver and improve access to the surgical area without relying on an additional traditional instrument through the abdominal wall.
The result may be fewer incisions, less visible scarring, and a more streamlined surgical experience.
Magnetic weight loss surgery relies on the Levita Magnetic Surgical System, which lets surgeons reposition tissue during the procedure without opening up an additional incision to do it.
Here’s how it works: a small magnetic instrument is placed inside the abdomen, and a second magnet, held outside the body, controls it. That external magnet lets your surgeon move and lift tissue as needed — without a separate port for a grasping tool.
The payoff is twofold: your surgeon gets a clearer view of the surgical field, and your body deals with less overall trauma.
The Levita system is FDA-cleared for use in bariatric procedures, and it’s one of the more precise tools available for minimizing invasiveness during surgery.
Why Garland Patients Are Exploring Magnetic Surgery
People who choose this route tend to notice:
Fewer incisions than a standard laparoscopic procedure requires
Scarring that’s barely noticeable, if visible at all
Less post-surgical soreness
A quicker return to normal routines and activity
An overall surgical experience that feels more streamlined
For many patients, magnetic surgery is appealing because it pairs well-established bariatric techniques with a newer layer of technology aimed at making the whole experience easier.
Curious whether it’s the right fit for you? Let’s talk it through.
Eliminates abdominal incisions
Less scarring
Faster return to normal activities
Patients say they would do it again
Let’s discuss if Magnetic Surgery is right for you.
Is magnetic surgery a type of weight-loss procedure?
No. Magnetic assistance is a surgical technique that may be used during certain bariatric procedures. It helps the surgeon retract the liver and access the operative area with fewer traditional instruments.
Are magnets left inside the body?
No. The magnetic device used during surgery is temporary and is removed before the operation is completed.
Does magnetic surgery eliminate scars?
No surgical technique can guarantee scar-free results. Magnetic assistance may reduce the number of incisions, which may make scarring less noticeable.
Can anyone have magnetic-assisted surgery?
No. Eligibility depends on the planned procedure, BMI, anatomy, medical history, and implanted devices. Your surgeon must determine whether the technique is safe and appropriate for you.
Can magnetic surgery be used if I have a pacemaker?
Magnetic-assisted surgery may not be appropriate for patients with pacemakers, defibrillators, or certain electronic or ferromagnetic implants. Tell your surgical team about every implanted device before treatment.
Does magnetic surgery reduce recovery time?
Fewer incisions may support a more comfortable early recovery for some patients, but recovery depends on the full procedure, your health, and how your body heals.
Like any surgical procedure, magnetic surgery comes with potential risks such as infection, tissue or abdominal wall injury, or the possibility of requiring additional surgery. In clinical studies, the most common side effect reported was minor surface bruising. Magnetic procedures are not recommended for patients with pacemakers, defibrillators, or other electronic or ferromagnetic implants. Your bariatric team is here to thoroughly discuss both the benefits and the risks associated with magnetic weight loss surgery.
