Stomach Botox

What is Stomach Botox?

Stomach botox injection is the process of endoscopically injecting botulinum toxin A into different areas of the stomach. After entering the stomach by passing through the mouth with the endoscope, botox is applied to different parts of the stomach using a special needle.

How does stomach botox work?

The mechanism of Botox injection to the stomach is actually the same as the botox injection to the face for aesthetic purposes. Botulinium toxin, which prevents facial muscles from contracting, prevents both expansion and contraction of the stomach in the stomach. As a result, it creates a feeling of satiety that continues due to early satiety and delay in gastric emptying. In addition, thanks to this process, the amount of the appetite hormone ghrelin decreases and the feeling of constant hunger disappears.

Who Can Have Stomach Botox?

This application can give satisfactory results in patients with a body mass index (weight/height2; kg/m2) between 30-40. As with all methods used in the fight against obesity, changing dietary habits is the most important factor in obtaining positive results. It can also be used as an auxiliary method in the preparation for the operation in severely obese patients.

When Does Its Effect Start and How Long Does It Last?

The effect of Stomach Botox starts immediately after the injection, lasts for about 5-6 months and can be repeated if necessary.

How long does the procedure take and what are the possible side effects?

The process takes between 20-30 minutes. Stomach Botox is very safe and generally very well tolerated. After the procedure, the patient can go home. However, patients who have had botox for aesthetic purposes and have developed an allergic reaction are not suitable for this procedure.