What Is A Gastric Botox?
In Turkey, gastric botox, also known as stomach botox, is one of the latest, safest non-surgical solutions for losing weight. The gastric botox procedure works the same way as botox works in the face area. Injection of botulinum toxin, botoks, in the stomach relaxes the stomach muscles, causing them to be severely interrupted. This interruption significantly reduces stomach contractions.
The effect of this procedure reduces hunger and bowel movements. Therefore, you will feel full after only eating a small portion. That will help you stop gaining any more weight, of course, along with exercising to eliminate the excess weight you already have. Gastric botox is a non-surgical operation in which the doctor injects the stomach botox without any surgical incision. The operation is performed through a laparoscope.
Gastric botox is an easier and faster non-surgical procedure compared to other weight loss or bariatric surgeries. However, this procedure of injections for weight loss cannot be applied to all overweight or obese patients. The patient must have a suitable body mass index to get gastric botoks injections.
Candidates For Gastric Botox
Stomach Botox Injection is only suitable for people who have the following conditions:
- Those whose body mass index is suitable for the operation.
- Those who cannot maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- Those who have failed to lose weight even with different diets and exercises.
However, this method is not recommended for people who suffer from
- Obesity and Severe allergies.
- Chronic disorders such as diabetes, heart disease, or high blood pressure.
Pre-Gastric Botoks Operation Instructions
The gastric botox operation does not take longer than 45–60 minutes. There are some instructions that patients should follow before the procedure to avoid side effects. Some of these tips include:
- Stop smoking for at least two weeks to a month before the operation.
- Refrain from taking any medication that may affect the gastric secretions, as it may cause problems during the operation.
- Refrain from eating anything for at least 12 hours before the operation’s due date.
- Refrain from taking medication that may cause blood dilution, such as Ibuprofen.
- If you suffer from any digestive system condition, inform the doctor who will operate.
Stages Of The Gastric Botox Operation
- The doctor will usually begin by spritzing an anesthetic spray on the area around the larynx. This spray prevents the patient from experiencing any vomiting while having the procedure. There is no general anesthetic in this operation. The patient remains conscious of his surroundings.
- The doctor starts the endoscopy procedure. The botox is located in the injection needle hanging at the end of the endoscope.
- The doctor starts injecting the botox in different areas of the stomach’s inner walls. Injections are inserted into the stomach wall muscles in specific, non-random proportions. Botoks works by reducing stomach movement by 50% of its normal functions. This makes the process of emptying the stomach longer than usual.
- The doctor removes the endoscope through the throat after applying all the necessary amounts of botox in the designated locations. The patient can leave the hospital on the same day and return to his daily activities without any problems.
Post-Gastric Botox Operation Instructions
After the operation, the patient must follow some instructions to obtain successful results and support the effects of botox.
- Refrain from eating or drinking before the anesthetic effect is completely gone. If you do, you may subconsciously intake an unwanted amount due to the effects of the anesthetic drug.
- Refrain from carrying any heavyweights or doing exhausting work for at least three days after the operation.
- Strictly follow the customized diet given by your doctor.
- Keep exercising to burn fat and support the operation.
- Following the procedure, take a full day of rest. It is expected that the patient might sometimes feel dizzy due to the impact of the endoscope and anesthesia.
