Stomach Botox

Botox is a medical protein obtained from the bacterium “Clostridium botulinum” and applied to the body by injection. This protein stops the electrical current in the nerves of the area where it is applied and thus prevents muscle contraction for 4-6 months.

Botox has been used for more than 10 years in the treatment of eye diseases, neurological diseases, skin wrinkles and excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis). The effectiveness of botox in the treatment of strabismus caused by unwanted contractions of the eye muscles, neurological diseases in which unwanted contractions are observed in the body, and wrinkles caused by contraction of the mimic muscles emerges thanks to Botox’s prevention of muscle contraction.

What is “Stomach Botox”?

This botox, which has been applied for 10-15 years in the world, is a non-surgical obesity treatment method that is applied endoscopically and aims to temporarily neutralize the nerves and muscles of the stomach that are effective on appetite and hunger.

Many people have a bad breath when they wake up in the morning. This is normal occurrence. It occurs as a result of the drying of the mouth during the night and bacterial activities, and this odor disappears with the increased saliva in the mouth after breakfast.

After the application, which lasts for 15-20 minutes, the appetite decreases as the nerves and muscles of the stomach, which are effective on appetite and hunger, are deactivated for 4-6 months. lengthens, saturates more easily with less food and loses weight.

Normally, carbohydrate foods leave the stomach in 2-4 hours, but after gastric botox application, the emptying time of the stomach extends up to 12 hours. Since it is also applied to the parts of the stomach that secrete hunger hormone, it has effectiveness in reducing the person’s appetite and prolonging the time of satiety. With Botox application, 40% of the excess weight can be lost and the ideal weight can be reached within 6-8 months.

How to Apply “Stomach Botox”, a Non-Surgical Obesity Treatment

Botox injection is carried out with the application of endoscopy (gastroscopy), which allows the stomach to be viewed in detail from the inside. Therefore, the discomfort it gives to the patient is only as much as the “gastroscopy” application.

Since Botox is applied endoscopically, there is no need for any preparation required by the surgeries. Before the tube-shaped endoscopy device with a camera on the end is delivered to the stomach by mouth, drugs that provide “sedation” are given to the patient to relax. After the device reaches the stomach and the stomach is visualized, botox injection is made to the application areas. After the application, which lasts for an average of 15-20 minutes, the patient is awakened and discharged after 1-2 hours.

To Whom Is It Applied?

Stomach botox application is an effective obesity treatment method that has been widely used in the world and in our country in recent years. It is a revolutionary treatment especially for people who have difficulty in following weight loss diet programs and exercising regularly, who have health problems related to obesity and who are constantly unsuccessful in losing weight with diet. It can be applied to people whose body mass index (BMI)* is below 35 according to international criteria. Botox is not recommended for people with a body mass index over 35.

In the presence of diseases such as stomach ulcer, gastritis, duodenal ulcer, botox is recommended after the treatment of these diseases.

What are the Advantages of Stomach Botox?

Advantages of stomach botox;

• They can lose 40% of their excess weight within 6-8 months and reach their ideal weight.
• Significant improvements are also observed in other obesity-related diseases.
• Thanks to the high safety profile of botox application, the effect of which lasts 4-6 months, the side effects that can be observed after the application are very low. Botox application is a very safe treatment.

At what age can stomach botox be applied?

Stomach botox can be applied to people between the ages of 18-65 with a body mass index (BMI) below 35.

Is Stomach Botox Application Safe? Are There Any Side Effects or Risks?

The effect of Botox lasts for 4-6 months. There is no side effect or risk of stomach botox application. It is a reliable method with high success rates in the treatment of obesity. Our guest can leave the hospital on foot 1-2 hours after the application. Complaints such as nausea, indigestion and bloating can be counted among the side effects that can be observed rarely after the application.

When Will You Feel the Effects of Stomach Botox Application?

3 days after the stomach botox application, a decrease in appetite and hunger begins to be seen. After 1 week, these effects reach the maximum level and continue for 4-6 months.

Can Stomach Botox Application Be Repeated?

With stomach botox application, it is possible to reach the ideal weight within 6-8 months. It can be reapplied to people who lose some weight during this period, but cannot reach their ideal weight, for the continuation of weight loss.