Obesity, one of the most important health problems in our country and the world in recent years, is defined by the World Health Organization as the accumulation of fat in the body to a level that negatively affects health. If the energy taken in is greater than the energy expended, the body’s energy balance is disrupted, and body weight increases to a level that harms the person’s health, leading to obesity. An adult is considered obese if their body fat percentage is above 25-30% (30% for women, 25% for men). Besides being a disease in itself, obesity is a contributing factor to the development of many other diseases. Obesity is among the leading causes of many serious diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, sleep apnea, and diabetes.
Obesity Treatment
The treatment process for obesity should be examined with some specialization. This is because it requires a structured and disciplined process due to the treatment procedure, the variety of treatments, and the involvement of multiple branches. Treatment options include behavioral changes, diet, exercise, medication, non-surgical procedures, and surgical methods. Non-surgical methods should always be the first choice. In fact, for a patient to undergo surgery, they must first meet the World Health Organization’s body mass index (BMI) requirements, followed by psychological and physiological suitability. According to the World Health Organization, individuals with a BMI above 40 or above 35 with additional diseases can undergo obesity surgery. Click here to easily calculate your BMI: BMI
Stomach Botox
Stomach Botox is one of the non-surgical methods used in the treatment of obesity and gives very pleasing results. Botox, which has been used for years in many areas such as skin wrinkles, eye diseases, neurological diseases, sweating, and urinary incontinence, has also been applied to the stomach for 10-15 years. Based on the principle of stopping the electrical current in the area where it is applied via injection, when applied to the stomach, Botox temporarily disables the nerves and muscles of the stomach that affect appetite and hunger. By prolonging the fasting period, it enables the person to lose weight.
Stomach Botox, a non-surgical weight loss method, takes an average of 15-20 minutes. Its effect lasts 4-6 months. Thanks to the deactivation of nerves and muscles, appetite decreases, and since the ability of the stomach muscles to contract is lost, the emptying of the stomach is delayed. In this way, food stays in the stomach longer and the feeling of fullness is extended. You feel full with less food, resulting in weight loss. Under normal circumstances, carbohydrate-rich foods take 2-4 hours to leave the stomach. After gastric Botox treatment, this time can be extended to 12 hours.
How Much Weight Can Be Lost with Stomach Botox?
The effect of stomach Botox lasts for 4-6 months. Accordingly, the goal is to lose 40% of excess weight within 6-8 months.
Who is a candidate for Stomach Botox?
Stomach Botox is among the non-surgical weight loss methods. The stomach Botox procedure, which has become widespread in our country and around the world in recent years, is ideal for people who cannot stick to a diet, have difficulty exercising regularly, have failed in weight loss attempts, and have additional health problems due to obesity. In cases where diseases such as stomach ulcers, gastritis, and duodenal ulcers are present, it is recommended that these diseases be treated first, and then the stomach Botox procedure be applied.
Question and Answer
Is there an age limit?
It can be done on people aged 18-65.
Are there any side effects or harms?
Gastric Botox is not a harmful procedure. Rarely, complaints such as nausea, indigestion, and bloating may occur after the procedure; these are temporary.
How long do I stay in the hospital after the procedure?
You can leave the hospital walking 1-2 hours after the procedure.
When are the effects of gastric Botox seen?
When will I lose weight?You will notice a decrease in your hunger and appetite 3 days after the procedure. This feeling will reach its maximum level after 1 week.
Can it be repeated after the effect wears off?
Yes, it can be repeated.
