Gastric Botox
What is it and who is it for?
The application of botulinum toxin to the stomach (gastric botox) is a relatively new method of weight loss based on the endoscopic injection of botulinum toxin into certain areas of the stomach. In this method, the gastric emptying time is delayed by limiting the contraction of the stomach muscles and the patient experiences a loss of appetite. Thus, weight loss is achieved.
Who is suitable for stomach botox?
Gastric Botox can be applied to anyone who wants to lose weight. This procedure is not bariatric surgery. However, certain patient criteria can be applied.
It is a suitable method for those who cannot lose weight properly with diet and sports.
Gastric Botox is not recommended for patients with a body mass index over 40 who can be successful with bariatric surgery.
The body mass index of the patients it will be applied to should be below 40. In other words, it is applied to people who cannot lose weight with diet and exercise, whose body mass index is between 27-35, and who have over 10-20 kg. At this point, patients who are overweight but not obese enough to undergo surgery and want to lose weight are the ideal patient group.
Are there any side effects from gastric botox?
Botox has been used in medicine for years and there is no known harm if applied in the correct dosage by a specialist.
Does Stomach Botox Guarantee Weight Loss?
No method, including stomach botox, is guaranteed to allow weight loss. It is not correct to call stomach botox a miracle cure. Although stomach botox is known to reduce appetite and aid in nutrition, there is also the potential for failure in patients who are on a high carbohydrate diet following a botox procedure.
How long does the botox stomach procedure take, is it necessary to be hospitalized?
- Gastric Botox is not an obesity surgery.
- It is a process done endoscopically.
- There is no incision.
- The procedure takes an average of 20 minutes>
- Patients sleep with an anesthesiologist during the procedure.
- No hospitalization is required.
Generally, 1-2 hours of observation is sufficient after the procedure.
Appetite reduction and appetite control are provided within about 3 days after the botox stomach procedure.
Does gastric botox cause permanent damage to the stomach?
The full effect of the drug used in stomach botox is completely cleared from the body within 4-6 months. Therefore, there is no chance of permanent damage.
When does Stomach Botox take effect?
The feeling of hunger decreases within 2-3 days after the application of stomach botox. Weight loss starts to appear after 2 weeks. The targeted 10-20 kilos are lost.
What to Expect from a Botox Stomach Procedure?
Patients are expected to lose 10-15% of their total body weight over 3-6 months. Weight loss can vary from person to person depending on age, metabolic rate, and frequency of exercise.
What should the diet be like after stomach Botox?
After the botox procedure attention should be paid to the diet. After botox in the stomach, feeding should not be done with excess fat and carbohydrates, such as fast food. Maximum benefit can be obtained from the Botox procedure by adhering to a healthy eating plan as much as possible.
General Surgeon Nikos Vlachos, specializing in Laparoscopic Surgery and Bariatric Surgery, is at your disposal to provide you with a personalized diagnosis and to recommend the appropriate treatment for obesity issues.
Contact the physician for any questions or clarification regarding gastric botox.
