What is 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 November 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, wrinkles caused by the contraction of the mimic muscles, Novo Novo Novo was revealed thanks to the prevention of muscle contraction of botox.
What is Stomach Botox?
Stomach botox, which has been applied for 10-15 years in the world, is a non-surgical obesity treatment method applied endoscopically, which aims to temporarily disable the nerves and muscles of the stomach that have an effect on appetite and hunger. Nov.
After an average of 15-20 minutes of application, appetite decreases because the nerves and muscles of the stomach that affect appetite and hunger are deactivated for 4-6 months, stomach emptying is delayed due to the loss of the ability of the stomach muscles to contract, the duration of satiety increases due to the longer stay of nutrients in the stomach, it November easier to Novate with less food and lose weight.
Normally, carbohydrate foods leave the stomach in 2-4 hours, while the emptying time of the stomach increases to 12 hours after the application of gastric botox. Stomach botox, because it is also applied to the hunger hormone-secreting parts of the stomach, has an effectiveness in reducing a person’s appetite and prolonging the period of satiety. With the application of stomach botox, 40% of excess weight can be given within 6-8 months and the ideal weight can be reached.
How is “stomach botox”, a non-surgical obesity treatment, applied?
Botox injection is performed accompanied by endoscopy (gastroscopy) application, which allows detailed internal imaging of the stomach. Therefore, the discomfort it causes to the patient is only as much as the application of “gastroscopy”.
Since stomach botox is applied endoscopically, there is no need for any preparation required by the operations. Before the tubular endoscopy device with a camera on the end is delivered to the stomach by mouth, the patient is provided with drugs that provide “sedation” and relief is provided. After the device reaches the stomach and the stomach is imaged, botox injection is made to the application areas. After the application, which lasts an average of 15-20 minutes, the patient is woken up and discharged after 1-2 hours.
Who can “stomach botox”, a non-surgical obesity treatment, be applied to?
Stomach botox application is an effective obesity treatment method that has been widely used in the world and in our country in recent years. In particular, it is a revolutionary treatment for people who have difficulty complying with weight loss diet programs and exercising regularly, have obesity-related health problems and constantly fail to lose weight through diet. According to international criteria, it can be applied to people with a body mass index (BMI)* below 35. It is not recommended to apply stomach botox to people with a body mass index above 35.
In the presence of diseases such as stomach ulcers, gastritis, duodenal ulcers, stomach botox is recommended to be performed after the treatment of these diseases.
Advantages of Stomach Botox
within 6-8 months, they can lose 40% of their excess weight and reach their ideal weight.
Significant improvements are also observed in other obesity-related diseases.
Due to the high safety profile of botox application, the effect of which lasts for 4-6 months, the side effects that can be observed after application are very low. The application of stomach botox is a very safe treatment.
At what age can stomach botox application be performed?
Stomach botox can be applied to people between the ages of 18-65 with a body mass index (BMI) of less than 35 Dec.
Is stomach botox application safe? Are there any side effects or risks?
The effect of stomach botox lasts 4-6 months. There are no side effects or risks of gastric 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. Side effects that may be observed rarely after Decontamination include complaints such as nausea, indigestion and bloating.
When will you feel the effects of stomach botox application?
3 Days after the application of stomach botoco, a decrease in appetite and feeling of hunger begins to be observed. after 1 week, these effects reach their maximum level and continue for 4-6 months.
Can stomach botox application be repeated?
Reaching the ideal weight can be achieved within 6-8 months with the application of stomach botox. For people who have lost some weight during this time but have not reached their ideal weight, stomach botox can be applied again for the continuation of weight loss.