Question:
Are there different types of lap band surgery? swiss, american and the european techn

   — Roy C. (posted on November 15, 2003)

November 15, 2003
Inamed is currently making the band used in the United States and Mexico at this time. I believe it is also the band that is used in Europe and Australia. Ethicon purchased the Swedish band and is in the process of doing clinical trials with it in the U.s. It's basically the same band and the same procedure. Hope this info helps some.
   — ronascott

November 15, 2003
Rona is correct that the Inamed Lap-Band is what you'll probably get if you get banded in North America. However, there are a few Mexican surgeons who use the Swedish or Mid-Band. I'd suggest going with the Lap-Band even if you have a choice of the other ones, since that is the one that United States surgeons will be familiar with if you intend to get your fills in the USA. I have the Inamed lap-band and I'm pleased with it, but I know of others who are doing just fine with the other types of bands, so I'd say any choice will probably work out just fine. Good luck. :)
   — K M.