Stomach Botox injection is the process of injecting the stomach wall from the inside with Botox, a substance known to be used to remove facial wrinkles and treat migraines, because this material relaxes the facial muscles.
And just as it works on the facial muscles, it inhibits the motor nerves and the smooth muscles of the stomach wall for a period of up to 6 months, causing relaxation in the stomach, suppressing the appetite, stimulating the sensation. satiety lasts longer and causes a decrease in the amount of food consumed, and this mechanism helps obesity patients to lose weight.
Stomach botox injection is a completely painless procedure performed orally with an endoscope, and this procedure without general anesthesia is not seen as a surgical operation as in other obesity treatment procedures, making this injection procedure completely safe.
Stomach Botox Injections
Who Are Stomach Botox Injections Candidates?
As with other bariatric procedures, a patient is considered a candidate for this procedure if:
- If the patient suffers from obesity and regular weight loss techniques such as diet and exercise have failed.
- If the patient has any of the obesity-related health conditions, such as: type 2 diabetes mellitus and high blood pressure.
What to expect after stomach Botox injections?
Patients who received Botox injections were followed up in clinical trials, approximately 10 kilograms of weight loss was observed in 6 months after injection, and normally 6 months is the period when Botox works the most, since Botox is metabolized and remains active in your stomach for 4 to 6 months before it is expelled.
In general, stomach botox injection is an ideal solution for patients aiming to lose 10-15 kilograms of weight.
The effectiveness of the injected botox can last up to 6 months, and after this period, a second injection may be required.
What are the possible complications of Botox injections?
Compared to other weight loss operations, this procedure is considered relatively safe, and the complications that can result from stomach botox injections are very simple compared to other procedures.
Botox injection procedure does not require the patient to stay under general anesthesia while the injection is being made, and the patient does not need to stay in the hospital for one night, he can return to his normal life and return to work immediately after the procedure.
