Stomach Botox
Stomach botox is one of the methods that helps to lose weight. It is applied in patients with a body mass index between 26 and 39.9. It is applied to anyone between the ages of 18 and 65 who does not have an obstacle to stomach botox.
AIM
The purpose of stomach botox is to contribute to weight loss by taking advantage of the effect of a drug called botolinum toxin by applying it to certain parts of the stomach. The gastric fundus and the antrum preploric region are the target areas at this point. The stomach fundus is the region that releases the appetite hormone we call gyrelin. This hormone can cause uncontrolled consumption of food that we like to taste. With botox applied to this area, the release of this hormone is inhibited and appetite is suppressed. The second target point is the antrum exit of the stomach preploruic region. The importance of this region is the management point of gastric emptying. In normal healthy people, the gastric emptying rate is every 3 to 4 hours. If we open a little more, we will get hungry every 3-4 hours. With botox applied to this area, we increase the gastric emptying time to 8 to 10 hours. This creates a feeling of fullness in the stomach and encourages less food intake. As a result, the patient’s appetite decreased with the application to these two regions, and a feeling of fullness occurs in his stomach. This contributes to our patient’s compliance with the nutrition program we will apply.
HOW IS IT APPLIED?
Stomach botox is an endoscopic procedure performed by putting the patient to sleep. The patient comes hungry for at least 8 hours 1 day before. After the necessary preparations are made in the endoscopy room, the stomach is entered endoscopically. Any major ulcer mass etc. in the stomach accompanied by a camera. After observing that there is no disease, the stomach is entered with a needle called a sclerotherapy needle through a channel on the endoscopy. Intramuscular stomach botox is applied to the fundus and prepliric region at 20 to 30 points. The process takes 10 to 15 minutes.
Side effects
There are no known side effects other than allergy to the drug called botox used.
To whom does it not apply?
There is no fully illuminating scientific data regarding its use in patients who have previously undergone bariatric surgery. Therefore, it is not recommended. When does the action show its effect? Stomach botox begins to show its effect within 4 to 3 weeks after the procedure. Its effect lasts for 5 to 6 months. Post-procedure nutrition will be adjusted according to your weight loss performance by following your nutrition program by me and accompanied by a dietitian.
How much weight can patients lose?
Weight loss up to 15 to 35 kg can be achieved. The most important factor affecting this figure is full harmony and sports.
What is the most important factor in success?
The patient’s will and changing his eating habits are the most important criteria. Success is achieved when this is achieved with full reception.