Obesity and Botox

Today, since the rate of effective weight control with diet, lifestyle changes and drug treatments is low (3-9%) when there is a slight overweight problem, we can apply stomach botox as our non-surgical treatment option for effective weight loss.

Botox is produced by a bacteria and blocks muscle contractions. We apply botox in many different aesthetic and medical areas (such as strabismus, esophageal contractions). Today, botox is produced under laboratory conditions.

We have been applying stomach botox to patients who cannot lose enough weight despite diet and exercise, who are over the age of 18 and have moderate and severe overweight since 1993. After the necessary medical conditions are met, we inject botox into the muscle tissues in the stomach in the endoscopy unit with superficial sedation. After the procedure, botox is limited to the stomach only and does not mix with other organs and blood.

The rate of developing significant side effects and complications in botox application is extremely low and it is considered a very safe procedure. The patient can return to their daily lives immediately after the procedure. The effect of stomach botox starts after 24-48 hours. Positive effects such as decreased appetite and food intake, prolonged stomach emptying time, and early satiety last for approximately 3-6 months. The procedure can be repeated after six months.

Success after stomach botox may vary depending on age, metabolic rate, additional diseases, low-calorie diet and exercise.