Stomach botox is one of the non-surgical obesity treatments that is applied endoscopically and aims to slow down stomach movements by injecting botulinum toxin at a certain depth into certain areas of the stomach. The aim is to create a feeling of satiety and reduce the feeling of hunger.
How Is Stomach Botox Surgery Performed?/Is Non-Surgical Treatment Possible?
Stomach botox is not a surgery. It is one of the non-surgical treatments of obesity. The procedure is performed under endoscopy. It is performed with the help of an endoscopy device without any incision, which does not require general anesthesia.
Why Is Stomach Botox Done?
Stomach botox is done to get rid of excess weight. The basic mechanism is based on the principle of decreasing the gastric movements and slowing the rate of passage of food from the stomach to the small intestine. Thus, a feeling of satiety is provided and it helps in weight loss.
Is it a painful and painful procedure?
Pain is not felt during and after the stomach botox procedure.
Who Is Stomach Botox Suitable For?
Stomach botox can be applied to anyone with excess weight. However, certain criteria are required for this process to be carried out. These:
- The patient’s body mass index should be below 40. The right treatment option for patients with a body mass index of 40 and above is bariatric surgery.
- Patient must be over 16 years old.
- The patient should not be allergic to botulinum toxin.
- The patient should not have muscle nerve disease.
- People with stomach ulcers such as gastritis can have this procedure done after treatment.
Is there an Age Limit for Stomach Botox?
Stomach botox can be done to anyone between the ages of 16-65 who meets the appropriate criteria.
Can it be done in pregnant and breastfeeding women?
Stomach botox is not applied to pregnant and lactating women.
Is there a Weight Limit for Stomach Botox?
Stomach botox can be applied to any patient with a body mass index of 25-40.
To Whom Is Stomach Botox Not Applied?
- Pregnant and lactating patients,
- Patients allergic to botulinum toxin,
- Patients with a body mass index over 40,
- Patients with advanced atopic and allergic conditions,
- Patients with serious diseases such as stomach cancer,
- It is not applied to those with muscle nerve disease such as Myestania Graves.
