Healthy Weight Loss with Gastric Botox

What is gastric botox?

The purpose of botulinum toxin injected into certain parts of the stomach with endoscopic technique is to help healthy weight loss. This method, called gastric botox, limits the contraction of the stomach muscles and delays the emptying time of the stomach. Thus, loss of appetite is ensured. The procedure is extremely safe in terms of general health status and is widely preferred today.

Who is gastric botox suitable for?

Gastric Botox, which can be applied for anyone who wants to lose weight, is not an operation. It should be noted that gastric botox will not be very useful in people with a body mass index above 40 and who can actually be successful with surgery. For this reason; people who are overweight but do not have enough problems to be operated on and who want to lose weight constitute the patient portfolio we consider ideal. In people with ulcer and gastritis, gastric botox can be considered after the treatment of these diseases.

Are there side effects of gastric botox?

This procedure, which is frequently used to reduce wrinkles on the skin, has no known dangerous side effects. Since it is a standard endoscopic procedure, we can say that there are no significant side effects known in the medical literature. However, unfortunately, it is not suitable for people with muscle diseases and allergies to botulinum toxin.

Can I lose weight with gastric botox?

There is no guarantee that these procedures, including other weight loss procedures such as gastric botox, will result in weight loss. We say that the procedure has an appetite-reducing effect; however, there is also a possibility that it may result in failure in people who do not follow the diet program afterwards and are fed with high carbohydrates.

Will I stay in the hospital after gastric botox?

Since gastric botox is an endoscopic procedure, there is no incision. The procedure takes about 20 minutes on average. After the effect of anesthesia wears off, observation is usually required for 1 to 2 hours.

Does gastric botox cause permanent damage to the stomach?

The effect of the drugs used in gastric botox disappears within 4 to 6 months. Therefore, there is no risk of permanent damage.