What is Gastric Botox?
Gastric Botox application is a method accepted by many clinics and doctors in terms of its results. It is not. In scientific meetings held in the world regarding obesity treatment and the studies carried out to date Since definitive evidence of its effectiveness in scientific publication studies has not been fully demonstrated, many It is not implemented by the obesity treatment center. Unwanted results as a result of wrong applications It is possible to encounter consequences.
However, due to its low cost and easy application, it is used by some clinics. is offered.
Gastric Botox; It is applied endoscopically in 15 minutes while you sleep with the support of the anesthesia team and is performed at the same time. It is a method by which you can return to your normal life.
It does not require hospitalization, stitches or dressings. The aim is to lose weight by following a nutrition coach.
Uncontrollable obstacles to losing weight are not being full and not being able to control appetite.
How is Gastric Botox Procedure Applied?
Gastric Botox can be applied endoscopically in approximately 15 minutes and reduces your feeling of hunger. It is a process that tries to extend the satiety period. First of all, while you are in deep sleep, your stomach will be examined by endoscopy. Your health is evaluated, and if a condition such as an ulcer or mass is observed that prevents the procedure, Gastric Botox cannot be performed.
If no problems are detected in your stomach during the procedure, certain examinations of your stomach can be done with botox or gastric endoscopy. It is injected into certain areas and in certain doses. The procedure requires compliance with the diet for an average of 4-6 months. will help you with this.
How Does Gastric Botox Work?
With Gastric Botox, limiting the contraction of the stomach muscles, delaying the gastric emptying time, It is aimed to increase fullness and create a long-lasting feeling of satiety. Besides, appetite A decrease in appetite is expected by applying the application to the area where the hormone is secreted from the stomach.
Who is Gastric Botox Suitable for?
- Between 18-55 years old - Those with a Body Mass Index over 25 - Those who cannot manage hunger and carbohydrate crises - Those who have difficulty due to their appetite while dieting
Is Gastric Botox Definitely Effective?
Gastric Botox procedure is not a definitively effective method, many factors cannot be determined correctly. It is not coming.
- Factors that determine success: - Experience of the Team - Gastric Botox Technique - Quality of Botox Used - Quality of Materials Used - Botox Injection Points - Botox Injection Depth - Botox Dosage Used - Hormonal, psychogenic and physiological characteristics of the person
Does Gastric Botox Make You Lose Weight?
Gastric Botox does not cause weight loss, it makes it easier to comply with the diet. Important process to lose weight compliance with a healthy nutrition program and adequate mobility. What matters is right and healthy nutrition and adequate daily physical activity. When this adaptation is achieved, weight loss should not be achieved. It is not possible.
What Happens on the Day of Gastric Botox Procedure?
Eating, drinking and smoking are stopped at 00:00 the night before the Gastric Botox procedure (as if fasting). An intravenous line is opened in your arm by the anesthesia team and a disposable mouthpiece is placed in your mouth. Then, a drug is injected into this vein that will put you into a deep sleep within 10 seconds. With endoscopy, your esophagus, stomach and duodenum are examined for suitability for the procedure. is evaluated.
If no pathology is detected that prevents the procedure, a procedure that will take approximately 10-15 minutes will reveal your stomach. Botox is injected into the points.
After the 15-minute procedure, you will be taken to the rest room and allowed to rest for another 15 minutes.
Is There a Follow-Up Process After Gastric Botox?
Learning and maintaining proper nutrition and proper activity is the most important behavior.
How Much Weight Does Gastric Botox Make You Lose?
Gastric Botox is not a procedure that makes you lose weight, it is a procedure that makes it easier to comply with the diet. As long as specified If complied with; Although it varies depending on your excess weight, it is effective in about 6 months. it could be. Depending on your activity level, compliance with the nutrition program, metabolic rate and excess weight. The amount of weight lost may vary depending on your weight.
Can I Gain Back the Weight Lost After Gastric Botox?
Our aim after Gastric Botox is; With the support of our nutrition coach, you can add proper nutrition and nutrition to your life. to include the concepts of mobility. If you maintain these concepts, you will gain back the lost weight. It is not an expected situation. You abandon the principles of healthy eating and activity and If you go back to your habits, it will not provide weight loss.
Can Pregnant or Breastfeeding Mothers Have Gastric Botox?
There are insufficient scientific studies on the transfer of botox into milk and placenta in gastric Botox application. and Gastric Botox is not suitable in this process. Additionally, pregnancy is not recommended for 6 months after the procedure.
How Long Does the Effect of Gastric Botox Last?
Gastric Botox effect; It varies depending on the foods you consume, your body temperature and physiological characteristics. It continues for an average of 4-6 months.
What are the differences between Gastric Botox and Gastric Balloon?
Gastric Balloon procedure and Gastric Botox procedure are both endoscopic procedures and take approximately 15 minutes. In the gastric balloon, a balloon is placed in the stomach and the aim is to leave less room for food in the stomach. It creates the feeling that there is food in the stomach and thus ensures satiety by eating less.
The balloon is inflated with a blue dyed liquid called methylene blue, so that if there is a leak in the balloon. If this happens, the urine will be stained blue and the person will notice it. There are 3-6 and 12 month old types. first week It may cause severe abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. If these complaints do not subside The balloon may need to be removed. If there is no problem, the balloon is kept in the stomach for a while and the person Trying to lose weight by eating less. The expired balloon is removed again endoscopically.
Abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting are rarely seen for 3-4 days after the Gastric Botox procedure. botox It does not take up space in the stomach, it only affects the stomach muscles and hunger hormones and increases satiety and appetite. provides reduction. Its effect disappears on its own within 4-6 months on average. A procedure such as removing Botox There is no.
How Much Weight Can You Lose With Gastric Botox and Can It Be Repeated?
It may vary from person to person, applying correct eating habits, exercising and doing sports is a lifestyle. It is very important to adopt it as such. 10-20 kilos can be lost, if the person is still overweight after 6 months If there is, at the end of 6 months, Gastric Botox can be performed for the 2nd or even 3rd time, provided that the weight is maintained during the 3-month follow-up.