I heard that this is an effective way to lose weight in the middle. What is it and is it safe and effective?

his is a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure performed on an outpatient basis. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Using a endoscope, a physician will send radiofrequency energy to create thermal (heat) lesions in the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and the uppermost part of the stomach. This will lead to tissue constriction and will improve the thickness of the muscle wall in these areas. The result will be a reduction of acid reflux because the LES doesn't relax when it shouldn't and LES pressure is increased.This treatment seems to work best for patients who have effective symptom control with medication but do not want to take medication or have trouble taking medication due to side effects. Also, keep in mind that for many people, medication is still necessary even after the radiofrequency treatment.