Stomach Botox

The insertion of botulinum toxin (botox) in the stomach is modern day method for shedding unwanted excess weight, which is administered in specific parts of the stomach through endoscopy. That way the contraction of the muscles in and around the stomach is limited to a slower rate of action, thus the voiding of the stomach goes at a slower pace and the patient’s appetite is reduced.

This is an entirely endoscopic procedure, that’s performed through the mouth. The only slight discomfort the patient will feel is, when the anesthesia is applied. The procedure is conducted on an empty stomach and a mandatory gastroscopic examination is done before it. After the condition of the patients stomach has been thoroughly examined the botox is applied in specific places.

The procedure usually takes between 15 to 20 minutes, after which the patients wakes up and in another hour or two is discharged from the hospital.

This procedure is recommended to patients which have problems such as:

• Problems with keeping up with diets
• Lack of physical exercise
• Health issues related to obesity

The procedure is suitable for people with body mass index of not more than 35 and in the ages from 18 to 65.