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Straight answers about weight-loss procedures

The last time you'll
start again.

Diets, coaching programs, even medication. The weight always comes back, because your body is working against you. That's treatable.

Watch Dr. Formiga's 2-minute explanation, then take a short assessment to discover which treatment option is best for you.

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[2,000]+
Procedures performed
18+ yrs
Specialised in weight-loss surgery
[98]%
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Dr. Formiga, bariatric & metabolic surgeon
Dr. Formiga · Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeon
Happy Patients

Real people. Real change.

“Kind, on time, professional and clear when he explains things. Makes you feel at ease. He even texted me personally about a change of appointment. He gives you space to think things over, without pushing you into a decision.”
Catia
Dr. Formiga, bariatric surgeon

Dr. Formiga

Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeon

Dr. Formiga is a board-certified bariatric surgeon with over 18 years dedicated exclusively to weight-loss treatment. His clinic in Malta offers the full range of procedures, from non-surgical gastric balloon to gastric bypass, to patients across Europe without the waiting lists. Every treatment is designed to deliver life-changing results with minimal downtime.

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“My experience with Dr. Formiga was positive. He is a kind and professional doctor. He listened carefully to my problems, went through my full medical history and examined me thoroughly. The treatment he gave me solved my problem.”
Danilo
Our procedures

Four procedures. One that's right for you.

Gastric Balloon procedure Hover for benefits

Gastric Balloon

  • No surgery, no incisions — placed in 20 minutes
  • Home the same day
  • Fully reversible
  • A kick-start to weight loss
Endoscopic Sleeve (ESG) procedure Hover for benefits

Endoscopic Sleeve

  • No cuts, no scars — done through the mouth
  • Home within 24 hours
  • Back to your routine in days
  • Significant weight loss without surgery
Gastric Sleeve procedure Hover for benefits

Gastric Sleeve

  • Reduces hunger at the source
  • No rerouting, digestion stays natural
  • One procedure, long-term results
  • Improves type-2 diabetes and blood pressure
Gastric Bypass procedure Hover for benefits

Gastric Bypass

  • The most powerful option for lasting weight loss
  • Diabetes often improves within days
  • Also effective with higher BMI
  • Reduces both portion size and calorie absorption

Surgery is the start, not the finish. That's why every patient gets a full aftercare programme: check-ups and support from a multidisciplinary team of dietitians, psychologists and endocrinologists.

Why Dr. Formiga

Why Choose Dr. Formiga for Weight Loss?

EXPERTISE

18+ years, weight loss only

Board-certified and focused exclusively on bariatric surgery, with thousands of procedures behind him.

ACCESS

European care, no waiting lists

His Malta clinic treats patients from across Europe — you're assessed and scheduled in weeks, not stuck on a months-long list.

CHOICE

Every procedure, one clinic

From a non-surgical gastric balloon to a full gastric bypass, you get the treatment that fits you — not a one-size-fits-all.

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