Procedure Description and Mechanism of Action

Gastric botox is an effective weight loss method. Type A botulinum toxin is injected into the lower part of the stomach: • It slows down stomach movements by 60-70% • It reduces daily calorie intake to 1,200-1,500 calories • It extends the feeling of fullness and increases the time food stays in the stomach.

Application Technique and Process

• Botox injections are made at 8-12 points using an endoscopic method • It takes 15-20 minutes under light sedation • Discharged after 2-3 hours of observation • Liquid diet for the first 24 hours, soft food for the next 48 hours.

Ideal Patient Profile and Contraindications

Suitable patients: • BMI: 27-35 • Those who have failed traditional diet-exercise programs • Pre-diabetic patients • Chronic reflux patients. Unsuitable patients: • Pregnant and breastfeeding women • Those with neuromuscular diseases • Those who have had stomach surgery in the last 6 months • Those with a history of active ulcer or stomach cancer.

Weight Loss and FollowIup Process

Expected weight loss: • First month: 4-5 kg • Second month: 3-4 kg • Third month: 2-3 kg • Total: 8-15 kg in 6-12 months. Follow-up: • Weekly for the first month • Biweekly for 2-3 months • Monthly thereafter • May be repeated after 6-12 months if necessary.