What is it?
The application of botulinum toxin (Botox) to the stomach is a relatively new method of weight loss based on the endoscopic method of injecting Botulinum toxin into certain parts of the stomach. In this method, the contraction of the stomach muscles is limited and the emptying time of the stomach is delayed so the patient loses his appetite. What is stomach botox suitable for? Stomach Botox can be applied to anyone who wants to lose weight. This procedure is not an operation. However, patient selection is important. It must be said that stomach botox will not be very useful in patients with a body mass index above 40 who can achieve success with surgery. At this point, patients who are overweight, but not obese enough to undergo surgery and who want to lose weight, constitute the ideal group of patients. In patients with stomach ulcers or gastritis, stomach botox can be applied after proper treatment of these diseases.
Does it have side effects?
Botox is mainly used to reduce wrinkles in the skin and no dangerous side effects have been encountered. Since the application of Botox to the stomach is a standard endoscopic procedure, there are no significant side effects also reported in the literature. However, the procedure is not suitable for people who have muscle diseases and who are allergic to Botox.
Does it guarantee weight loss?
No method, including stomach botox, is guaranteed to lose weight. It is not fair to treat stomach botox as a miracle cure. Although botox in the stomach is known to have an appetite-suppressing effect and aid dieting, there is a possibility of failure in patients who eat a high carbohydrate diet after botox application.
How long does the stomach botox procedure take, is it necessary to stay in the hospital?
Stomach Botox is not surgery. It is a fully endoscopic procedure performed through the mouth. There is no cut. The process takes an average of 20 minutes. During the procedure, patients are put to sleep accompanied by an anesthesiologist. It is not necessary to stay in the hospital. 1-2 hours of observation are usually enough after the procedure and the patient can leave the hospital.
Does Stomach Botox Cause Permanent Stomach Damage??
It is known that the entire effect of the drug used in botox on the stomach completely disappears from the body within 4-6 months. Therefore, there is no possibility of permanent damage.
My bowels are lazy, will I experience more bloating with Botox?
Stomach botox is applied only to the smooth muscles of the stomach, it does not affect nerve cells and bowel movements. Therefore, it does not affect increasing intestinal laziness. In the diet that will be specially prepared for you after botox in the stomach, (tell this situation to your dietitian), an improvement of intestinal laziness can be seen by adding foods for the functioning of the intestines to the diet.
Can Botox be delivered to my body??
In studies, systemic spread was shown after the botox procedure in the stomach and was observed to completely block nerve conduction at the site and therefore delay the sensation of hunger.
What is the expected weight loss from the application of botox in the stomach?
Patients are expected to lose 10-15% of their total body weight within 3-6 months. The amount of weight given may vary from person to person according to age, metabolic rate and exercise frequency.
What to consider after stomach botox?
Consuming fast foods such as fast food and acidic drinks is harmful. Patients treated with Stomach Botox feel full with fewer portions and do not feel hungry for a long time.
What changes does botox have from the gastric balloon?
The gastric balloon is one of the endoscopic interventions for weight loss. However, the volume of the gastric balloon must be adjusted from time to time according to the patient, which requires endoscopy each time. Stomach botox provides an effective loss of appetite for 3-6 months with a single application. The presence of a foreign body in the stomach in the gastric balloon rarely causes nausea. In addition, many patients complain that their appetite suddenly increases after the balloon is removed. Since the effect of botox on the stomach passes slowly, there is no sudden increase in appetite in this way, the appetite gradually returns to normal.
